In ascending order of price tags, they are:
Mazda MX-5 Miata ($23,190 - $28,660) ?The little car that started off the rebirth of modern-day roadsters is affordable, economical and loads of fun, and now available with a retractable hardtop.
Nissan 370Z ($32,750 - $42,200) ? The thoroughly enjoyable Nissan 370Z in either coupe or convertible remains a top choice with a unique look, great handling and plenty of power.
BMW Z4 ($48,650 - $64,200) ? The latest generation has improved styling and a choice of strong-running engines, with the allure of a classic roadster.
Chevrolet Corvette ($49,525 - $111,525) ? Still the greatest bargain in sports-car performance, Chevy?s fiberglass sports car ranges from the muscular base model to the ultra-powerful ZL1.
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class ($54,800) ? The revamped compact sports car has an aggressive new look and road manners to match.
Porsche 911 ($79,950) ? All new for 2012, the iconic 911 enters yet another phase in its development while retaining the style and substance of the purposeful original.
Jaguar XKR ($103,500) ? A supercharged V8 boosted to 510 roaring horsepower and a firmed-up suspension turns this luxury cruiser into an all-out supercar.
Audi R8 ($123,300 - $196,800) ? The masterful sports coupe is joined by a Spyder version for 2012, both of them mighty mid-engine performance cars with sophisticated drivability.
Ferrari 458 Italia ($227,325 - $257,000) ?Available as a coupe or the new retractable-hardtop Spider, the mid-engine beauty is built of exotic materials and powered by a 562-horsepower V8.
Lamborghini Aventador ($387,000) ? The latest super-exotic sports car from the Italian automaker replaces the Murcielago with a 700-horsepower V12 mounted amidships, with a zero-60 time of 2.9 seconds.
For a gallery of photos, see Best Sports Cars.
Bob Golfen, Automotive Editor for SPEED.com, is a veteran auto writer based in Phoenix, Arizona, with a passion for collector cars, car culture and the automotive lifestyle. SPEED.com fans can email Bob Golfen at
Source: http://automotive.speedtv.com/article/autos-10-best-2012-sports-cars/
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