Best Cars of 2009

10. CHEVROLET CAMARO SS 
PRICE: $31,040*
DRIVELINE: Front engine/6.2L V-8/426 hp/420 lb-ft/6M/RWD
SUSPENSION, F;R: Struts, coils, anti-roll bar; multilink, coils, anti-roll bar
BRAKE DISCS/CALIPERS, F;R: 14.0-in vented/4-piston; 14.4-in vented/4-piston, ABS
CURB WEIGHT (DIST F/R): 3888 lb (58/42%)
TIRES, F;R: 245/45R20 103Y; 275/40R20 106Y Pirelli PZero

9. BMW 135i 
PRICE: $37,775*
DRIVELINE: Front engine/3.0L twin-turbo I-6/300 hp/300 lb-ft/6M/RWD
SUSPENSION, F;R: Struts, coils, anti-roll bar; multilink, coils, anti-roll bar
BRAKE DISCS/CALIPERS, F;R: 13.3-in vented/6-piston; 12.8-in vented/2-piston, ABS
CURB WEIGHT (DIST F/R): 3364 lb (52/48%)
TIRES, F;R: 215/40R18 85Y; 245/35R18 88Y Bridgestone Potenza RE050A

8. JAGUAR XFR  
PRICE: $80,000*
DRIVELINE: Front engine/5.0L supercharged V-8/510 hp/461 lb-ft/6A/RWD
SUSPENSION, F;R: Control arms, coils, adj shocks, anti-roll bar; multilink, coils, adj shocks, anti-roll bar
BRAKE DISCS/CALIPERS, F;R: 15.0-in vented/2-piston; 14.8-in vented/1-piston, ABS
CURB WEIGHT (DIST F/R): 4378 lb (52/48%)
TIRES, F;R: 255/35R20 97Y; 285/30R20 99Y Dunlop SP Sport Maxx

7. NISSAN 370Z NISMO  
PRICE: $39,850*
DRIVELINE: Front engine/3.7L V-6/350 hp/276 lb-ft/6M/RWD
SUSPENSION, F;R: Control arms, coils, anti-roll bar; multilink, coils, anti-roll bar
BRAKE DISCS/CALIPERS, F;R: 14.0-in vented/4-piston; 13.8-in vented/2-piston, ABS
CURB WEIGHT (DIST F/R): 3374 lb (55/45%)
TIRES, F;R: 245/40R19 95Y; 285/35R19 98Y Yokohama Advan Sport

6. CHEVROLET CORVETTE ZR1  
PRICE: $106,620*
DRIVELINE: Front engine/6.2L supercharged V-8/638 hp/604 lb-ft/6M/RWD
SUSPENSION, F;R: Control arms, transverse leaf, adj shocks, anti-roll bar; multilink, transverse leaf, adj shocks, anti-roll bar
BRAKE DISCS/CALIPERS, F;R: 15.5-in CCM vented, drilled/6-piston; 15.0-in CCM vented, drilled/4-piston, ABS
CURB WEIGHT (DIST F/R): 3358 lb (52/48%)
TIRES, F;R: 285/30R19 87Y; 335/25R20 94Y Michelin Pilot Sport 2

5. FORD SHELBY GT500  
PRICE: $48,175*
DRIVELINE: Front engine/5.4L supercharged V-8/540 hp/510 lb-ft/6M/RWD
SUSPENSION, F;R: Struts, coils, anti-roll bar; live axle, coils, anti-roll bar
BRAKE DISCS/CALIPERS, F;R: 14.0-in vented/4-piston; 11.8-in vented/2-piston, ABS
CURB WEIGHT (DIST F/R): 3903 lb (58/42%)
TIRES, F;R: 255/40R19 96W; 285/35R19 90W Goodyear Eagle F1

4. CADILLAC CTS-V  
PRICE: $62,000*
DRIVELINE: Front engine/6.2L s’charged V-8/556 hp/551 lb-ft/6A/RWD
SUSPENSION, F;R: Control arms, coils, adj shocks, anti-roll bar; multilink, coils, adj shocks, anti-roll bar
BRAKE DISCS/CALIPERS, F;R: 14.6-in vented/6-piston; 14.4-in vented/4-piston, ABS
CURB WEIGHT (DIST F/R): 4277 lb (54/46%)
TIRES, F;R: 255/40R19 96Y; 285/35R19 99Y Michelin Pilot Sport

3. MAZDA MX-5 MIATA GRAND TOURING  
PRICE: $27,600*
DRIVELINE: Front engine/2.0L I-4/167 hp/140 lb-ft/6M/RWD
SUSPENSION, F;R: Control arms, coils, anti-roll bar; multilink, coils, anti-roll bar
BRAKE DISCS/CALIPERS, F;R 11.4-in vented/1-piston; 11.0-in vented/1-piston, ABS
CURB WEIGHT (DIST F/R): 2516 lb (52/48%)
TIRES: 205/45R17 84W Bridgestone Potenza RE050A

2. AUDI R8   
PRICE: $118,000*
DRIVELINE: Mid engine/4.2L V-8/420 hp/317 lb-ft/6M/AWD
SUSPENSION, F;R: Control arms, coils, adj shocks, anti-roll bar; control arms, coils, adj shocks, anti-roll bar
BRAKE DISCS/CALIPERS, F;R: 15.0-in vented/8-piston; 14.0-in vented/4-piston, ABS
CURB WEIGHT (DIST F/R): 3654 lb (44/56%)
TIRES, F;R: 235/35R19 91Y; 305/30R19 100Y Pirelli PZero

1. PORSCHE CAYMAN S     
PRICE: $67,355*
DRIVELINE: Mid engine/3.4L flat-6/320 hp/273 lb-ft/7-sp twin-cl auto/RWD
SUSPENSION, F;R: Struts, coils, adj shocks, anti-roll bar; multilink, coils, adj shocks, anti-roll bar
BRAKE DISCS/CALIPERS, F;R: 12.5-in vented, drilled/4-piston; 11.8-in vented, drilled/4-piston, ABS
CURB WEIGHT (DIST F/R): 3176 lb (45/55%)
TIRES, F;R: 235/35R19 87Y; 265/35R19 94Y Michelin Pilot Sport