The Audi TT comes powered by 4-cylinder and V6 engines with available all-wheel-drive. Roadsters seat two, while the coupe seats four in a handsome and well handling package.

The BMW Z4 is one of the best sports cars around. It offers seating for two and comes with a choice of smooth inline-6 cylinder engines.

Available in coupe and convertible bodystyles, the Chevrolet Corvette offers excellent handling, powerful V8 engines, and handsome looks for a price unrivalled in its class.

The California is Ferrari's model with a front-mounted V8 engine. It offers seating for two with optional rear seats and a host of techical gadgets, the highlight being a retractable hardtop roof.

Powered by a choice of strong V6 and V8 engines driving the rear wheels, the Ford Mustang offers lots of straight-line performance for a low price and even handles quite well.

Powered by a high-revving 4-cylinder engine mated to a slick 6-speed manual, the rear-wheel-drive Honda S2000 offers entertaining handling. The CR is a focussed track-toy.

Featuring an aluminum body and a choice of V8 engines driving the rear wheels, the Jaguar XK is handsomely styled inside and out, and offers 2+2 seating and sporty handling.

Powered by a 5.0l V10, Lamborghini's all-wheel-drive entry-model perfectly blends Italian character with German precision and build quality.

One of the best supercars around, the Lamborghini Murcielago features spectacular looks, including Lamborghini's trademark scissor doors, and excellent all-weather usability.

With an open roof, at least 189hp, and less than a ton to move, the Lotus Elise is arguably the most agile, best handling sportscar in the world. There's nothing as entertaining on a curvy road.

Powered by fuel-efficient 1.6l engines, the Mini Cooper comes in hatchback and convertible styles with, in hatchback form at least, decent space, and offers excellent handling.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse features aggressive, yet handsome looks, a choice of 4- and 6-cylinder engines, seating for four passengers, and competitive handling.

Powered by four- and six-cylinder engines, the Pontiac G6 offers a wide portfolio of bodystyles and trims, clean styling, good handling, and a comfortable ride.

The Pontiac Solstice is a good-looking two seat sports car, powered by a choice of 4-cylinder engines, including a turbocharged version. Handling is not on a par with most of the competition.

The smallest car available in the US, the Smart Fortwo comes powered by a 1.0l 3-cyl. engine and offers space for two passengers in hatchback and convertible bodystyles.

The Toyota Camry Solara is powered by four- and six-cylinder engines and hosts four to five passengers in comfort, while offering sportier handling and looks than its sedan sibling.

The Volkswagen Eos features a retractable hardtop and seats four people. It comes powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder optionally mated to a speedy dual-clutch transmission.