Smart operators have long since been gathering up early examples, raising prices, but the earliest Vauxhall-badged Holden Monaro CV8s are still affordable. Cult status has reduced supplies of sensibly-priced examples but you can still hit the 400bhp for £10k mark without
blowing wads of cash on major gearbox or fuelling system mods.Before AMG went ‘legit’, Audi’s Quattro GmbH factory tuning department was giving it large with big-power cars. The cheapest used examples are way under our £10k target but you’ll need plenty of spare cash to run it. Last week we told you about the Top 10 Cheap RWD Cars Ranking the fastest cars for under $15k - making it easy for the frugal racer to score a bargain and drive away with the right car, for the right price. We have 75,377 used cars under $10,000 for sale that are reported accident free, 30,597 1-Owner cars, and 94,703 personal use cars. These M113K supercharged V8s can suffer cooling problems, so check for leaks from the radiator and into the transmission lubricant.The first seriously fast SUV, Porsche’s Cayenne Turbo didn't so much break the 400bhp barrier as batter through it in 2002. Warped brake discs and knocking front suspension can spoil that fun but generally speaking SRTs are nicely reliable.Porsche Cayenne Turbo S Silver Stan Papior Feb 06 FP,Lexus LS600h April 08 Stan Papior GY57 YYA Long term.Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. Its 429bhp delivered a 0-60mph time of just 5.2sec. Every used car for sale comes with a free CARFAX Report. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. Sure. Of all the sports cars on this list, the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS is the most powerful. Faults? 10 Cheap Sports Cars Under $10,000. The B6 S4 packs a 4.2-liter, 40-valve V-8 making 339 horses in stock form, with Audi's legendary dynamics and Quattro all-wheel drive, all for less … You won’t find many left in the UK, and the overall drive isn’t as stellar as that of (for example) the BMW M5, but you’ll have fun in straight lines. That gives it sub-7.0sec potential for the 0-62mph dash.A Lexus hybrid with over 400bhp? Your rear-seat passengers can watch DVDs in the front seat backs while you play with all the other toys.

The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. Sporty cars often come with a higher insurance grouping, so make sure you ask your policy provider for a quote in advance before you commit to anything. Start your Independent Premium subscription today.Some of the best sports cars of the last decade are becoming increasingly affordable.AMG has grown from a small family-owned tuning shop into one of the world’s mightiest sub-brands. You can see influences of classic C- and D-Type racers in that almost aeronautical bodywork, but there was nothing olde worlde about the 390bhp of the later 4.2-litre cars with the six-speed ZF auto gearbox.The highly lovable small-block V8-powered Monaro is making its final bow as we speak. Most of the difficulties you’re likely to experience will be relatively easily-fixed electrical quirks, but there could well be more significant suspension compressor and steering vibration issues.Plug the ECU of your later-model RR Sport into the right laptop and you can boost its 385bhp to over 400bhp. In standard trim, the 5.7-litre engine only provides 335bhp, but more than one company can hoist that well over 400bhp car for a small four-figure outlay. Buy used. Want cheap speed? Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 16 vehicles nationwide. Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates.Are you sure you want to delete this comment?Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate?Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our,You can find our Community Guidelines in full,Create a commenting name to join the debate,There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts,There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts,Ten of the best 400bhp sports cars at supermini prices. By 2006 they’d given the RS6 a huge twin-turbo V10 engine, while its S6 little brother also had ten cylinders in the shape of a detuned Lamborghini engine. The LS600h may look like a plutocrat’s barge, but its combo of electric and V8 petrol motors divvies up a handy 438bhp.

BMW M5 … Watch out for lumpily-running engines or less than smooth transmissions. If you’re a good driver (and you know you are), you know you don’t need Ferrari money to go fast. The 55-badged generation of tuned factory Mercs marked the point at which AMG became a mainstream supercar producer.

By Matt Jancer. Avoid cars with body damage as replacement panels can be very dear.Another great base for tuning, the twin-turbo 4WD Skyline GTR R33 starts off with 280bhp from its 2.5-litre six but can pretty much be made as fast as your wallet allows. We explore the used car market on the hunt for cheap fun cars under £10,000. That’s 0-60mph in under 5.0sec power. They're out there for a touch below $10k. Find the best used car under $10,000 near you.