2009's Fastest Cars Under $100,000

1. Nissan GT-R R35
Base MSRP: $79,090
0-60: 3.3 seconds
HP: 480
Torque: 430 lbs.-foot

2. Dodge Viper SRT10
Base MSRP: $89,520
0-60: 3.5 seconds
HP: 600
Torque: 560 lbs.-foot

3. Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Base MSRP: $73,925
0-60: 3.7 seconds
HP: 505
Torque: 470 lbs.-foot

4. (tie) Cadillac CTS-V
Base MSRP: Unannounced
0-60: 3.9 seconds
HP: 556
Torque: 551 lbs.-foot

5. (tie) Saleen Dark Horse Extreme Mustang
Base MSRP: $90,000
0-60: 3.9 seconds
HP: 620
Torque: 600 lbs.-foot

6. Lotus Exige S 240
Base MSRP: $64,890
0-60: 4 seconds
HP: 240
Torque: 170 lbs.-foot

7. (tie) Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
Base MSRP: $57,175
0-60: 4.3 seconds
HP: 451
Torque: 443 lbs.-foot

8. (tie) Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG
Base MSRP: $97,175
0-60: 4.3 seconds
HP: 507
Torque: 465 lbs.-foot

9. (tie) Mercedez-Benz E63 AMG
Base MSRP: $88,575
0-60: 4.3 seconds
HP: 507
Torque: 465 lbs.-foot

10. (tie) Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR
Base MSRP: $88,575
0-60: 4.3 seconds
HP: 540
Torque: 510 lbs.-foot
*2008 model data

11. Lotus Elise SC
Base MSRP: $54,500
0-60: 4.4 seconds
HP: 218
Torque: 156 lbs.-foot
*2008 model data