The need for speed never wanes. We may make poor decisions in the quest for a thrill when we’re younger, but even as we age, the craving for fun continues. Fortunately, later in life, our bank accounts grant access to faster and more impressive automobiles. Perhaps the hardest part about picking our vehicular punches is finding a car with practicality and performance.
If a 2-door, 2-seater sports car won’t do for those with families, the speedy car options are still intriguing. crossovers may be based on car platforms, and performance variants may be flooding dealers, but sedans with lower centers of gravity are still more entertaining to drive. The average family man or woman can’t afford the highest performing, most expensive sedans like the BMW M5 or Mercedes-AMG E63, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t great choices out there.
Here’s our list of the 10 fastest sedans under $50,000.