Even though fuel efficiency isn’t the first thing on a buyer’s mind when purchasing a high performance sports car, these days with the skyrocketing costs of oil and energy conservation regulations, more sports cars are being made to operate on less fuel. Even though there are others cars on the market, we put together a list of some of the more popular and highly rated sports cars that rank high with fuel efficiency.
1) 2010 BMW 128 i: MPG-18 city/28 highway (starting at $30,000) The Germans are considered superior in the sports car department and that still continues to be true with the 2010 BMW 128 i. A bit expensive for a sedan, the superior performance and excellent gas mileage puts this car on the list for Top Ten Most Fuel Efficient Sports Cars.
2) 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK300: MPG-19 city/26 highway (starting at $42,000) Offering superior performance and great looks as expected is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK300. Even with 228 horse power decent fuel economy can be had with this beautiful car.
3) 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera: MPG-19 city/27 highway (starting at $75,000) The iconic teardrop shaped 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera still carries the same appeal that it always has. This fast sports car even has a place on the Top Ten List for fuel efficient cars with its progressive design and fine lines.
4) 2010 Porsche Cayman: MPG: 20 city/29 highway (starting at $60,000) For 2010, the Porsche Cayman was updated with 20 more horsepower but still maintains great fuel efficiency. Offering superior handling and driving performance, the Cayman is sure to provide some of the most memorable driving experiences that any car can offer.
5) 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse: MPG: 20 city/28 highway (starting at $20,000) One of the more affordable sports cars on this list is the Mitsubishi Eclipse. The sporty looks of this car are sure to turn heads when driving around town and you will also feel good knowing you’re saving some gas with 20 miles to the gallon.
6) 2010 Porsche Boxster: MPG: 20 city/29 highway (starting at $47,000) This sporty two seat convertible offers a fun ride while saving money on fuel. With a compact ride, excellent handling, and superior comfort, the 2010 Porsche Boxster is sure to impress.
7) 2010 Audi TT Roadster: MPG: 21 city/29 highway (starting at $40,800) The Audi TT Roadster is a compact sports car offering superior handling and extreme comfort while dominating the roads offering one of the most memorable rides of any car on the market.
8 ) 2010 Pontiac G6: MPG-22 city/30 highway (starting at $21,000) The 2010 Pontiac G6 is one of the more affordable cars on this list with its sporty looks and high fuel efficiency. Never sacrificing quality and performance, Pontiac comes through with a new look and many options to fit your needs with the G6.
9) 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata: MPG: 22 city/28 highway (starting at $23,000) The Mazda MX-5 is a relatively small sports car that packs a punch. Now in its 20th year, the Mazda can be purchased with a soft top or power retractable hard top so you can enjoy that fresh air while taking this car for a spin.
10) 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet: MPG: 23 city/30 highway (starting at $42,000) The Audi A5 has been rated by some experts as being the most beautiful 2-door car on the market. The progressive design and high performance engine are sure to get you where you need to go while saving a little fuel in the process.
Celebrities don’t just get chauffeured from party to party, many of them actually own, take pride in, and drive their own vehicles. Some of the cars celebrities drive are exactly what you’d figure, others are rather surprising. Check out this list of celebrities and their cars (we offer this list as a sampling, not an exhaustive list).
1. Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony drive an Aston Martin DB7 & Lotus Elise
2. Ryan Gosling – Drives a black Toyota Prius.
3. Pierce Brosnan – Owns an Aston Martin Vanquish.
4. Verne Troyer – Drives a custom Mercedes CLK.
5. Janet Jackson – Drives an Aston Martin Vanquish.
6. Simon Cowell drives a million dollar Bugatti Veyron.
7. 50 Cent – Drives a Rolls Royce Phantom.
8. Charlize Theron – Tools around town in a Range Rover.
9. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie drive a BMW Hydrogen 7.
10. Jessica Simpson – Drives a white Escalade.
11. Julia Roberts – Drives a Toyota Prius.
12. Kevin Costner drives an Audi Q7 and Audi S8.
13. Matthew McConaughey drives a Lincoln MKX
14. Amy Winehouse drives a BMW 7 Series.
15. Kristen Cavallari – Drives a BMW 3 Series Coupe.
16. America Ferrera – Drives a Toyota Prius.
17. Nicole Richie and Joel Madden have a Bentley Continental.
18. Xzibit Drives a Lamborghini Gallardo.
19. Jerry Seinfeld owns a whole bunch of Porches.
20. JaRule – Drives a lime green Lamborghini Murcielago and Maserati Spyder.
21. Samuel Jackson drives a Maybach 57 S
22. Leonardo DiCaprio – Owns a Toyota Prius..
23. Mary Kate Olsen drives a Porsche Cayenne.
24. Paris Hilton – Owns a Mercedes Benz SLR
25. Colin Farrell – Drives a black Ford Bronco.
26. Kirsten Dunst – Drives a trendy Toyota Prius.
27. Justin Timberlake – Drives a white Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.
28. Kate Moss – Drives around London in her vintage MG.
29. Ice-T– Drives a red Bentley convertible.
30. Ryan Seacrest – Drives around in an Aston Martin.
31. Shaquille O’Neal – Owns an H2 and Rolls Royce Phantom among others.
32. Missy Elliott – Drives several cars including an Aston Martin V12 Vanquish, Rolls Royce Phantom and Lamborghini Gallardo.
33. Jeremy Piven – Drives a Ford Bronco.
34. David Beckham – Drives a Cadillac Escalade.
35. Jim Carey – Drives a Mercedes S-Class.
36. Wyclef Jean – Drives a $350,000 Pagani Zonda C12-S, a Ferrari 360 Spyder, an F1 McLaren and a Mercedes G-500.
37. Josh Duhamel – Drives a Chrysler 300C SRT-8.
38. Seal drives a Ferrari.
39. Fergie – Owns an H2.
40. Madonna – Drives a Maybach 57.
41. Tom Cruise – Drives a Porsche 911.
42. Benji Madden – Owns a 1950 Ford Shoebox.
43. Tyra Banks – Drives a Lexus SC.
44. Kate Walsh – Drives a Range Rover Sport.
45. Britney Spears – Drives a Mercedes SLR McLaren and a CLK.
46. Pete Wentz – Drives a Range Rover.
47. Matthew Perry – Drives a Porsche convertible.
48. George Clooney – Drive the two seater electric Tango 600.
49. Kim Kardashian – Drives a Black Bentley Continental GTC.
50. Sienna Miller – Drives an Audi TT
Bonus List: Homage to Jay Leno
Jay Leno is perhaps the most thoroughly car-loving celebrity there’s ever been. Below we’ve included a collection of just some of his greatest vehicles:
Jay Leno’s Ariel Atom
Jay Leno’s Bentley Speed Six
Jay Leno’s Jaguar XK120M
Leno’s 2009 Nissan GTR (This is #1 on our 2008 most lustable list.)
Jay Leno’s Stutz Bearcat
Jay Leno’s Tesla Roadster
Buoyed by growing luxury car market in India, German luxury car-maker Audi India, launched its powerful sedan Audi R8 5.2 FSI with V10 engine in the domestic market.
The company introduced the R8 with V8 engine in India in 2008, which is the latest car is the upgraded version.
Priced at Rs 1.35 crore, the R8-V10 is sold in India as a completely built unit.
With the launch, the company aims to garner a 25 per cent market share this year, up from the current 20 per cent.
