The days of ultra-cheap cars are over. It's nearly impossible to find any $500 beater cars now, let alone dirt-cheap sports ...

We've ranked the best sports cars for under $50,000 based on roughly 200 data points encompassing acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value, and how enjoyable they are ...

Sports cars may be awesome, but they do have a few downsides. After all, they don't exactly offer room for five friends to join you like the second-coolest type of vehicle — the minivan — does.

Even in this era of stringent emissions regulations and electrification, enthusiasts still have many exciting sports cars to choose from that provide an engaging experience from behind the wheel.