Corvette Stingray

The Stingray is Chevrolet's first-ever mid-engine Corvette, a complete reinvention that finally lets it trade blows with European supercars twice the price. A 6.2-litre naturally aspirated LT2 V8 sits behind the driver, sending 495 horsepower to the rear wheels through an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission with automatic rev-matching. 0–100 km/h in 2.9 seconds, 312 km/h top speed. It's the rare exotic you can also live with — genuine front and rear storage, and a soundtrack that's pure American V8, not synthesised.