Get Balanced Performance on a Budget: 5 Affordable Used Mid-Engine Sports Cars

Mid-engined sports cars have balanced handling from placing the engine close to the center. Leading brands like Mercedes, Porsche, and Honda make them.

However, mid-engined sports cars are expensive to develop, so often have high sticker prices. This list covers affordable used options.

The 2011 Lotus Elise provides a raw, track-focused driving experience starting around $10k used.

The 2007 Porsche Cayman delivers precision handling and daily drivability thanks to its mid-engine layout.

Rare classics like the 1974 Porsche 914 combine German engineering for agile handling at reasonable used prices.