Chevy Corvette ZR1

A hot-looking, high-performing sports car isn't some unattainable dream, experts say. After all, the excellent new Nissan 370Z is priced like a family sedan. Reviewers say the Z car has matured since its previous incarnation, the 350Z, boasting markedly improved performance, a better-quality interior, voluptuous lines, and sharper handling. A rev-matching feature available for manual gearbox-equipped cars lets anyone make perfect downshifts like a race driver every single time. But the Z isn't the only sports car drawing raves from the experts...

If you crave a more glamorous ride, testers say the mid-priced Porsche Cayman may be the best-handling car in the world. Sure, you can find faster sports cars, but in terms of sheer satisfaction behind the wheel, the Cayman is difficult to beat. A pair of critically-acclaimed supercars -- the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and Nissan GT-R -- are expensive, but they can outrace and outperform exotic sports cars that cost twice as much (or more). For the full rundown on the latest rides to get critics' blood flowing, check out our freshly-updated report on Sports Cars.

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