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These affordable used cars are capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 in less than 5 seconds.

When people are asked about cars with lightning-quick acceleration, they'll usually think of some fancy supercar or hypercar, like a Lamborghini Aventador or Bugatti Chiron. That's all good, but those cars cost a fortune, so they're out of reach for most people. However, there are still plenty of fast cars readily available for those of us who aren't millionaires.

Updated April 2021: If you're looking for an affordable performance car, you've come to the right place. We've updated this list with more accurate info and prices to show some of the awesome fast cars that can be purchased by those on a budget.

Whether we're going for brand-new, slightly used, or classic cars, there are plenty of fast and affordable used car options. Whether we want American, European, or Japanese cars, when we know where to look and what to look for, it turns out we're actually spoiled for choice when it comes to affordable performance cars. So let's just dive right in and check out some of the cool and "cheap" options that are available right now and capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds.

The 2002 Audi RS 6 can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 4.4 seconds. This machine cranks out some 444 brake horsepower and 413 pound-feet of torque from its 4.2-liter biturbo V8

The 2002 Audi RS 6 is electronically limited to a top speed of 155 mph. Equipped with a 5-speed automatic manual transmission with Tiptronic manual shift mode, this car does a quarter-mile in 12.8 seconds. You can get your hands on one of these bad boys for as little as $10,000.

Powered by a naturally aspirated 3.2-liter inline-6 engine that produces 333 horsepower, connected to either a 6-speed manual transmission or the SMG II, the 2006 BMW M3 can go from zero to 60 miles per hour in 4.8 seconds. It's possible to buy an E46 M3 for around $15,000, but they're getting more expensive as we speak.

This car has an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph, is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 mph in 11.5 seconds.

Powered by a naturally aspirated 392 Hemi V8 engine that produces 485 horsepower, connected to an 8-speed auto transmission, the 2017 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack can go from zero to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds. This relatively new car can be picked up in the neighborhood of $30,000.

The Charger has a top speed of 180 miles per hour and can also accelerate from 0 to 100 mph in 10.2 seconds.

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The 2003 BMW M5’s prices can go as low as $15,000 for a high mileage example in need of some work, but these cars are highly sought-after and regularly fetch in excess of $50-thousand. This car is powered by a naturally aspirated V8 engine that produces 394 horsepower and 368 pound-feet of torque. The BMW M5 accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, 0 to 100 mph in 11.3 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 181 miles per hour.

It manages 13 miles per gallon in the city and 21 miles per gallon on the highway. This 4-door rear-wheel drive compact executive car also features a 6-speed manual transmission and has a fuel capacity of 70 liters.

The 2001 Chevrolet Corvette can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds thanks to its naturally aspirated V8 engine that produces 350 brake horsepower and 375 pound-feet of torque.

The 2001 Chevrolet Corvette has a top speed of 175 miles per hour. Equipped with a 6-speed automatic manual transmission, this car does a quarter mile in 13.0 seconds. It's possible to pick one up for less than $15,000, which makes the C5 Corvette a real bargain!

Powered by a naturally aspirated V8 engine that produces 425 horsepower, the 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 can go from zero to 60 miles per hour in 4.8 seconds, and you can get your hands on a nice example for around $15,000.

The 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 comes with a 5-speed automatic with AutoStick manual shift mode transmission. This car has a top speed of 174 mph and can accelerate from 0 to 100 miles per hour in 11.7 seconds.

The 2005 Jaguar S-Type R can be found for as little as $7,000. This car is powered by a supercharged V8 engine that produces 390 horsepower and 399 pound-feet of torque. The S-Type R accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds, 0 to 100 miles per hour in 11.8 seconds, and has a top speed of 177 miles per hour.

It manages 12.7 miles per gallon in the city and 25.5 miles per gallon on the highway. This 4-door rear-wheel drive executive car also features a 6-speed automatic transmission.

The 2003 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG can accelerate from rest to 60 miles per hour in 4.2 seconds thanks to its turbocharged V8 engine. The 2003 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG has an electronically limited top speed of 155 miles per hour.

Equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode, this car does a quarter-mile in 12.4 seconds. You can snag this car for as little as $9,500.

Powered by a naturally aspirated V6 engine that produces 323 horsepower, the 2011 Nissan 370Z can go from zero to 60 miles per hour in 4.8 seconds, and you can get this car for as low as $14,000.

The 2011 Nissan 370Z comes with a 6-speed manual transmission and has a top speed of 176 miles per hour. The car can accelerate from 0 to 100 mph in 11.7 seconds.

The 2004 Mercedes-Benz S600’s prices can go as low as $7,500. This car is powered by a twin-turbocharged V12 engine that produces 493 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque.

The S600 accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, 0 to 100 miles per hour in 10.6 seconds and has a top speed of 192 miles per hour. This 4-door rear-wheel drive executive luxury sedan features a 5-speed automatic with manual shift mode transmission.

The 2006 Jaguar XJR can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.8 seconds. Powered by a supercharged V8 engine, this machine cranks out 390 brake horsepower and 399 pound-feet of torque.

The 2006 Jaguar XJR has a top speed of 174 miles per hour. Equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission, this car does a quarter mile in 13.2 seconds. You can snag this car up for as little as $9,999.

Powered by a naturally aspirated 3.4-liter flat-6 engine that produces 296 horsepower, the 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera can go from zero to 60 miles per hour in 4.9 seconds. With prices on the rise, it's still possible to pick one up for $15,000.

The 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera comes with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed Tiptronic transmission. This car has a top speed of 174 miles per hour and manages 15 miles per gallon in the city and 23 miles per gallon on the highway.

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The 2005 Mercedes Benz C55 AMG can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.7 seconds thanks to its naturally aspirated V8 engine that produces 362 brake horsepower and 376 pound-feet of torque.

The 2005 Mercedes Benz C55 AMG has a top speed of 175 miles per hour. Equipped with a 5-speed automatic with manual shift mode transmission, this car does a quarter mile in 13.3 seconds. You can snag this car up for as little as $15,000.

Powered by a naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 engine that produces 400+ horsepower, the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro can go from zero to 60 miles per hour in 4.7 seconds, and you can get this car for as low as $9,000.

The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro comes with a 6-speed automatic with TAPshift manual shift mode transmission. This car has a top speed of 174 miles per hour and can also accelerate from 0 to 100 miles per hour in 11.3 seconds.

The 2005 Chrysler 300 C SRT8 can be picked up for roughly $10,000. This car is powered by a naturally aspirated V8 engine that produces 425 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque.

The 300 C SRT8 accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds, 0 to 100 miles per hour in 12.0 seconds and has a top speed of 170 miles per hour. It manages 9.6 miles per gallon in the city and 17 miles per gallon on the highway.

The 2003 Jaguar XJR can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.8 seconds thanks to its supercharged V8 engine that cranks out some 390 brake horsepower and 399 pound-feet of torque.

The 2003 Jaguar XJR has a top speed of 175 miles per hour. Equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission, this car does a quarter mile in 13.2 seconds. You can snag this car up for as little as $12,000.

Powered by a naturally aspirated V8 engine that produces 349 horsepower, the 2010 Audi S5 can go from zero to 60 miles per hour in 4.6 seconds, and you can get this car for as little as $12,000.

The 2010 Audi S5 comes with a 6-speed manual transmission, has a top speed of 174 miles per hour, and can also accelerate from 0 to 100 miles per hour in 11.4 seconds.

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The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution’s prices can go as low as $15,000. This car is powered by a turbocharged inline-four engine that produces in the region of horsepower.

The Lancer Evolution X accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds, 0 to 100 miles per hour 13 seconds, and has a top speed of 157 miles per hour. It manages 12.8 miles per gallon in the city and 21.4 miles per gallon on the highway.

The 2015 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.4 seconds thanks to its naturally aspirated V8 engine that cranks out 485 brake horsepower and 475 pound-feet of torque.

The 2015 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack has a top speed of 181 miles per hour. Equipped with an 8-speed automatic with AutoStick manual shift mode transmission, this car does a quarter mile in 12.6 seconds. You can snag this car up for less than $30,000.

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