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Many people have dreamed of taking a racecar around a track or lap or two. Maybe you’re a racing fanatic or just love the design and power of the world’s fastest cars. There’s something about being able to feel like you’re going both deliriously fast and yet still in control. Just because you can’t drive at super fast speeds off a track doesn’t mean you can’t have some of the fun of owning a race car. If you’ve ever thought that having a racecar as your daily driver would be cool, you should check out these race car inspired road cars. 

A red 2021 Chevy Corvette parked with a blue sky behind it.
2021 Chevy Corvette | Chevrolet

The Dodge Charger is one of the fastest cars

The Dodge Charger has a huge following and is a favorite among both muscle car enthusiasts and those who love cars with the ability to go fast. Forbes magazine called the 2021 Dodge Charger “the fastest sedan on Earth,” and they’re probably not far off. With 797 horsepower and 707 lb-ft of torque, it’s definitely got a race car vibe going. If you want a car that’s both tough and fast, the Dodge Charger is the car for you. 

The 2022 Porsche 911 is as close to a race car as a car can get

Porsche has a long history of making fast cars. A huge part of their reputation surrounds fast cars. The 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 is a pretty quick little car. It comes with a 4.0-liter, 502-horsepower engine with 346 lb-ft of torque. Autoblog says this is just 8 horsepower shy of Porsche’s actual race car, the GT3 Cup car. You can also get it with a manual transmission. If you want a high-end race car inspired car, you’ll love the Porsche 911 GT.

The 2022 Ford Mustang is completely revamped

Ford has totally redesigned the Ford Mustang for the 2022 racing season, and there are similarities to the kind of Mustang you can go down to the dealership and buy. The 2022 Ford Mustang has 647 horsepower and 550 lb-ft of torque. Like many vehicles these days, the GT has downgraded its engine to a V6 from a V8.

The 2021 Chevrolet Corvette is a race car inspired road car

You can get the 2021 Chevy Corvette with 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque with an optional performance exhaust, according to MOTORTREND. This isn’t too far behind its racing counterpart, the C8.R. One of the biggest differences between the road-ready Chevy Corvette and the C8.R is their weight. The Corvette comes in at 3,587 pounds and the C8.R is just 2,733 pounds. 

Race cars will always inspire road cars. Car manufacturers can try out equipment and setups while attracting fans. Car enthusiasts get to see the potential of some of their favorite cars. Each of these cars brings something from the track into their road car, making a perfect blend of performance and reliability. If you love racing and want a fast – or fast-looking – car, any of these race car inspired cars would be a great choice.

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