When you’ve got a new sports car on your mind and $100,000 burning a hole in your pocket, there are many options rolling through the dealership showrooms. However, if the need for speed tops the list of must-haves for your new driver, the selection is a little more exclusive. With vehicle performance helping to whittle down our choices, we’ve reviewed many new car options for a 2022/2023 purchase.

Updated December 2022: This list has received an update to provide detailed, up-to-date information on the fastest cars you can buy under $100k in 2022 and 2023.

The meaning of “fast” in the motoring world has changed significantly from only a few decades ago. Today, it’s defined by a top speed of over 150 mph, a zero to 60 of less than five seconds, and a quarter-mile at no more than 12 seconds. And all of these numbers and much better are possible with a budget of $100,000. With that in mind, here is our shortlist of nine of the absolute fastest sports cars under $100 grand.

9/9 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Super Stock ($90,340): 168 MPH

All muscle, the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock has a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 with 807 horsepower and 707 lb-ft of torque. It has an astonishing top speed of 168 mph, and the 0-60 mph time is 3.25 seconds.

But all those performance goodies don’t come cheap, as you’ll need to part with at least $90,340 to own a 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Super…