Forbes has put together a list of the Speed Freaks with an Efficient Streak. Check out the list below.
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The Porsche Boxster is a mid-engined roadster built by Porsche
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Few would associate the Porsche brand with fuel economy, yet the venerable 911 can sip gas like a family sedan, provided you go easy on the throttle and brakes, which can be like holding a plate of freshly baked cookies and trying not to eat any. The 911
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The Pontiac Solstice GXP and its twin, the Saturn Sky Red Line are the only American cars on the list. They
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Available either as a two-seat coupe or convertible, the Nissan 350Z continues to deftly deliver dynamic performance and stand-out styling at a reasonable price. Its 3.5-liter V6 engine generates 306-hp and drives the rear wheels via either a six-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. When the first Nissan "Z" car, the 240Z, debuted back in 1970, it reportedly was supposed to be called the Fairlady, which to this day is the car
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The Elise roadster and Exige coupe are visceral vehicles whose lightweight aluminum chassis and utter lack of amenities contribute to an overall weight of around one ton
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The midsize Lexus GS 450h runs with much smaller sports cars thanks to its Hybrid Synergy Drive system, which wrings the equivalent of 340 hp from its 3.5-liter gasoline engine. A gearless CVT transmission delivers seamless acceleration. Sure, the GS 450h could probably get as much as 35 mpg had Lexus used a smaller engine and engineered it with ultimate fuel economy in mind, but its current specs make the GS 450h a strong performer as well.
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Offered either as a sexy roadster or a claustrophobic coupe, the 3.0si versions of BMW
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BMW embraces turbocharging passionately with the various incarnations of the 335i, the sportiest version in its compact 3 Series line, available as a sedan, coupe or convertible. Its twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder produces 300 hp with good fuel efficiency for such a powerful engine. As always, the 3 Series remains the benchmark to which all other automakers aspire when it comes to building an exhilarating and responsive everyday car.
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