Best Autocross Cars
There are great autocross cars for every racing class and every budget. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on a car to have fun and improve your driving skills. If you’re looking for a sporty vehicle for the autocross course, here are some ideas.
1) Mazda MX-5 Miata
There’s a reason the Mazda Miata is the most driven car in the world. Its lightweight, well-balanced chassis construction and excellent handling make it a great choice as an autocross vehicle. In fact, you’ll see more Miatas on the track than any other model.
2) Honda S2000
The Honda S2000 is very popular in the autocross community, but is becoming harder to find. It’s very moddable and can easily be turned into an absolute autocross racer with a turbocharger or supercharger. The low center of gravity and high-revving engine also make it a great race car.
3) Honda Civic Type R
The Honda Civic Type R is one of the fastest front-wheel drive cars you can buy, making it a great choice for autocross. This car is much stronger than its weight class and can even beat a Porsche in the right hands. It’s also comfortable as a daily car.
4) Subaru BRZ, Scion FRS or Toyota 86
The BRZ/86 is Subaru and Toyota’s answer to Mazda’s dominance in the entry-level sports car market. The BRZ and FRS are becoming increasingly affordable on the used market and have great aftermarket support. It’s the perfect platform to learn about rear-wheel drive car dynamics. 5) Subaru WRX and WRX STI
The Subaru WRX and WRX STI are some of the most affordable and popular all-wheel drive sports cars. Their turbocharged four-cylinder boxer engines are very responsive to attachments and perform well on wet roads, rally stages, and even hill climbs.
Subarus have a cult following among enthusiasts and a very helpful community that is quick to answer any questions you may have about the car. Turbocharged Subarus are strong if you take good care of them, and they don’t suffer as many head gasket failures as naturally aspirated Subarus.
6) C5 Corvette
As far as Chevy Corvettes go, the C5 is the absolute bargain. The C5 Corvette is the fifth generation and was produced from 1997 to 2004, making it a great choice if you’re looking for a more affordable V8 sports car that’s suitable for track use or autocross days.
7) Porsche 911
The Porsche 911 is the most expensive car on this list, but there’s a good reason why it’s so popular. Its unique configuration with a six-cylinder boxer engine mounted in the rear makes it a ride like no other.
These cars can be difficult to control, but they require skilled driving. Plus, regardless of the year, they provide a pretty pleasant driving experience to and from the track.
