Good Engines and Speed Without Breaking the Bank

Toyota 86 (Top Speed: 140-145 MPH) - Powered by a 2.0-liter Boxer engine (200-205 hp) with a 53/47 weight distribution, with used models averaging around $17,700 according to Kelley Blue Book.

Mazda MX-5 Miata (NB) (Top Speed: 140-153 MPH) - Produced from 1999 to 2005, featuring a 1.8-liter inline-four and a 50/50 weight distribution, priced between $6,900 and $8,100.

Ford Mustang GT (SN197) (Top Speed: 145-155 MPH) - Features either a 4.6-liter 3-valve V8 or the legendary Coyote V8, with prices ranging from $6,000 to $25,000.

Nissan 350Z (Top Speed: 155 MPH) - Equipped with the naturally aspirated VQ35DE 3.5-liter V6, ranging from roughly $5,300 to $11,000 depending on the model year.

Nissan 370Z (Top Speed: 155 MPH) - Successor to the 350Z featuring a high-revving 3.7-liter VQ37VHR V6, with early 2009 base models starting around $12,900.

Infiniti G37 Coupe (Top Speed: 155 MPH) - Essentially a luxury version of the 370Z sharing its 3.7-liter V6 (delivering up to 330 hp), priced between $7,000 and $11,000.

Chevrolet Camaro SS (Fifth Gen) (Top Speed: 155 MPH) - Reintroduced with a 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 and independent rear suspension, with 2010 models averaging $14,430 to $15,880.

Modern Dodge Challenger R/T (Top Speed: 155 MPH) - Powered by a 5.7-liter HEMI V8 with prices varying broadly from $12,000 to $30,700.

Porsche Boxster S (987.2) (Top Speed: 170 MPH) - A refreshed generation utilizing a direct-injection flat-six engine (MA1.21) free of earlier IMS bearing issues, priced around $19,000 to $19,900 for a 2010 model.

Chevrolet Corvette (C5) (Top Speed: 175 MPH) - Produced from 1997 to 2004, featuring a hydroformed frame and a thoroughbred V8, with 2002 models running around $19,000 for a coupe or $26,000 for the Z06.