3. Porsche 944 Turbo
This forgotten gem from Stuttgart is one of the best affordable sports cars you can buy. They are still inexpensive, but if you don’t act fast, chances are that the prices will go stratospheric soon. Designed as an entry-level Porsche, the 944 had an interesting layout with a front-mounted engine and rear-mounted transaxle gearbox. The handling was sublime and even though the base 170 HP engine wasn’t slow, the real treat was the Turbo.
It had a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine that put out 250 HP. Due to its low weight, good transmission and aerodynamics, the 944 Turbo was a fast car. The 0 to 60 mph took only 5.9 seconds and this car could top 162 mph. Even today, this little Porsche can outrun some modern sporty cars.