Think Auto-Only Means Boring? These 10 Sports Cars Prove Otherwise
Give your left leg a rest with these performance machines that more than make up for their lack of a third pedal. Benjamin Hunting Writer Manufacturer Photographer Ryan Lugo Illustration By MotorTrend Staff Photographer Feb 02, 2026
Automatics are the law of the land for most high-end performance cars these days, especially once your eyes drift up to the supercar /hypercar stratosphere, where the need for pure shifting speed and the prevalence of electrified assistance have pushed the clutch pedal into the dumpster. That said, you don’t have to spend the equivalent of a developing nation’s gross domestic product to have a great time behind the wheel of a sports car equipped with an automatic transmission. Search hard enough like we did, and you can find plenty of attainable options that stir the soul without a swizzle stick protruding from the center console.
Here are our picks for 10 automatic-only sports cars that are actually fun to drive for even the most diehard third-pedal enthusiasts.
1. **Porsche 911 Carrera S**
* Engine: 3.0L twin-turbo flat-six
* Power: 443 hp @ 6,500 rpm
* Torque: 390 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
* Transmission: 7-speed PDK automatic
* 0–100 km/h: 3.4 seconds
* Top speed: 310 km/h
* Price: $103,900
The 911 Carrera S is a masterclass in handling and performance, with its rear-engine layout and rear-wheel drive delivering a driving experience that’s hard to match.
2. **Chevrolet Corvette Stingray**
* Engine: 6.2L V8
* Power: 460 hp @ 6,400 rpm
* Torque: 465 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
* Transmission: 8-speed automatic
* 0–100 km/h: 2.9 seconds
* Top speed: 320 km/h
* Price: $59,995
The Corvette Stingray is a beast of a car, with its V8 engine and rear-wheel drive delivering a driving experience that’s both exhilarating and comfortable.
3. **BMW M4 Competition**
* Engine: 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six
* Power: 503 hp @ 6,250 rpm
* Torque: 406 lb-ft @ 1,800-5,500 rpm
* Transmission: 8-speed automatic
* 0–100 km/h: 3.5 seconds
* Top speed: 155 mph
* Price: $70,795
The M4 Competition is a high-performance version of the 4 Series, with its twin-turbo engine and rear-wheel drive delivering a driving experience that’s both thrilling and precise.
4. **Audi RS5 Sportback**
* Engine: 2.9L twin-turbo V6
* Power: 444 hp @ 6,000 rpm
* Torque: 442 lb-ft @ 1,900-5,000 rpm
* Transmission: 8-speed automatic
* 0–100 km/h: 3.7 seconds
* Top speed: 155 mph
* Price: $69,900
The RS5 Sportback is a high-performance version of the A5, with its twin-turbo engine and all-wheel drive delivering a driving experience that’s both thrilling and practical.
5. **Mercedes-AMG C63 S**
* Engine: 4.0L twin-turbo V8
* Power: 510 hp @ 6,000 rpm
* Torque: 664 lb-ft @ 2,000-4,500 rpm
* Transmission: 9-speed automatic
* 0–100 km/h: 3.8 seconds
* Top speed: 180 mph
* Price: $71,900
The C63 S is a high-performance version of the C-Class, with its twin-turbo engine and rear-wheel drive delivering a driving experience that’s both exhilarating and refined.
6. **Nissan GT-R Nismo**
* Engine: 3.8L twin-turbo V6
* Power: 600 hp @ 6,800 rpm
* Torque: 481 lb-ft @ 1,800-5,500 rpm
* Transmission: 6-speed dual-clutch automatic
* 0–100 km/h: 2.9 seconds
* Top speed: 196 mph
* Price: $99,990
The GT-R Nismo is a high-performance version of the GT-R, with its twin-turbo engine and all-wheel drive delivering a driving experience that’s both thrilling and precise.
7. **Lamborghini Huracan Evo**
* Engine: 5.2L V10
* Power: 640 hp @ 6,750 rpm
* Torque: 443 lb-ft @ 6,500 rpm
* Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
* 0–100 km/h: 2.6 seconds
* Top speed: 202 mph
* Price: $294,995
The Huracan Evo is a high-performance version of the Huracan, with its V10 engine and all-wheel drive delivering a driving experience that’s both exhilarating and refined.
8. **Maserati Ghibli S**
* Engine: 3.8L twin-turbo V6
* Power: 443 hp @ 6,000 rpm
* Torque: 472 lb-ft @ 1,750-4,500 rpm
* Transmission: 8-speed automatic
* 0–100 km/h: 4.7 seconds
* Top speed: 155 mph
* Price: $76,900
The Ghibli S is a high-performance version of the Ghibli, with its twin-turbo engine and rear-wheel drive delivering a driving experience that’s both thrilling and refined.
9. **Jaguar F-Type SVR**
* Engine: 5.0L supercharged V8
* Power: 575 hp @ 6,500 rpm
* Torque: 502 lb-ft @ 1,800-5,000 rpm
* Transmission: 8-speed automatic
* 0–100 km/h: 3.5 seconds
* Top speed: 200 mph
* Price: $147,500
The F-Type SVR is a high-performance version of the F-Type, with its supercharged engine and rear-wheel drive delivering a driving experience that’s both exhilarating and refined.
10. **BMW M8 Competition**
* Engine: 4.4L twin-turbo V8
* Power: 617 hp @ 6,000 rpm
* Torque: 553 lb-ft @ 1,800-5,000 rpm
* Transmission: 8-speed automatic
* 0–100 km/h: 3.1 seconds
* Top speed: 189 mph
* Price: $108,200
The M8 Competition is a high-performance version of the 8 Series, with its twin-turbo engine and all-wheel drive delivering a driving experience that’s both thrilling and precise.
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