6 Popular Sports Cars For Sale In India That Are Future Classics

Despite occupying a relatively small niche in the car market, sports cars are the most hyped and most desirable by enthusiasts. There are still a good number of car companies that will sell you a high-performance sports car that is also driver-centric, and car enthusiasts in India can still enjoy these popular sports cars that have the potential to be future classics.

Ford Mustang GT

In India, the Ford Mustang S650 has an expected starting price of Rs. 80 Lakh. Both the 2.3-liter EcoBoost and the 5.0-liter V-8 are available for sale in India. The American icon is in its seventh generation and is currently one of the best car deals in India if you are looking for style and power. The Mustang has also proven to be a reliable sports car and perfect for India’s roads, which aren’t always the best.

The 2.3-liter EcoBoost provides ample power, but it can only be had with a 10-speed automatic. The 5.0-litre V-8 is an all-time classic, and it makes the Ford Mustang one of the very few modern-day sports cars to offer a powerful, normally aspirated engine, coupled with a manual transmission.

Porsche 718

The mid-engine 718 is your entryway to Porsche’s sports car lineup. The model was thought to be discontinued after 2025, in favour of the fully-electric Porsche 983 Boxster. Still, following the decline in EV demand, Porsche is extending the life of models scheduled for discontinuation, the 718 included. The starting price for the mid-engine Porsche sports car is Rs. 85.95 Lakh, but you can expect to pay up to 2.74 Cr for the more potent variants.

The Porsche 718 is light on its feet, especially compared to most other sports cars currently on offer. This means that even the base 2.0-litre, turbocharged, flat-four engine will allow for a sprint to 100 km/h in around 4.7 to 4.9 seconds, depending on whether you opt for the seven-speed PDK transmission or the six-speed manual. As a bonus, the Porsche 718 is one of the most fuel-efficient sports cars you can buy. Thanks to its pedigree and performance characteristics, the Porsche 718 is one of the most popular sports cars for sale in India and a future classic car, especially in its more performance-oriented variants.

Jaguar F-Type

The (mostly) all-British sports car from Jaguar has a connection to India. It is no secret that Tata owns JLR (Jaguar-Land Rover), and while the F-Type is assembled in the UK, the steel cross braces are made from steel supplied by Tata. This is one of the weak spots of the Jaguar F-Type, as well as many other JLR products, as they are susceptible to rust due to poor powder coating.

Despite that, the F-Type is a sophisticated bruiser with plenty of character, especially in V-8 form. The model was discontinued in 2024, but you can still find great deals on the British sports car, visually inspired by the iconic E-Type. In India, the Jaguar F-Type had a starting price of Rs. 97.97 Lakh when new.

Nissan GT-R

The Nissan GT-R R35 is finally being discontinued after 18 years on the market. Already, the Japanese icon has begun appreciating, meaning now would be as good a time as any to grab yourself one supercar-beating “Godzilla”. The platform remained, largely, unchanged through the GT-R’s production cycle, with power levels gradually increasing.

Aftermarket support is extensive, but beware, prices for the GT-R have also increased. Special-edition models like the V-Spec, NISMO, or the Skyline Edition will be the most valuable in the future. Unmodified examples of the R35 Nissan GT-R will naturally be most sought-after, but these are already becoming a rarity. Originally being considered too digitalized, the lengthy production of the GT-R made it one of the most analog high-performance sports cars, despite the substantial array of clever tech. The R36 generation is already one of the most highly anticipated Japanese sports cars, but everything points to it being a hybrid, meaning the R35 will be the last of the old guard.

Porsche 911

The Porsche 911 is the definitive German sports car, and its heritage spans over 60 years. Every generation can be considered a future classic car, despite the 992 being too tech-heavy for the purists’ liking. Although the current 992 generation has grown in size (and weight), the rear-engine 911 remains relatively compact and lightweight compared to its modern-day competitors.

Between the different powertrains and body styles, there are over 20 different variants of the Porsche sports car, meaning there is a 911 for everyone. With the 992.2 update introducing hybrid powertrains to the mix, it is a safe bet that all models up to the 992.1 will be highly sought-after. All 911s eventually become desired classics, and this is especially true for variants like the GT3, GT3 RS, Sport Classic, and Speedster, to name a few.

Mazda MX-5 Miata

For many driving enthusiasts, the Mazda MX-5 Miata is always the answer. The small Japanese roadster has become a staple in the sports car segment. It’s also one of the most fuel-efficient cars you can buy. Since its original debut in 1989, over 1.2 million Mazda Miatas have been sold – a testament to the brilliance behind the Japanese roadster.

The most sold roadster in history took the British lightweight roadster formula and made it reliable and even more fun. While Toyota is bringing back the iconic Celica with a lot more power, the Miata remains simple and with just the right amount of horsepower to keep things interesting.

Good-condition early examples are starting to appreciate, but the biggest bargain is the third-generation (NC), which is often frowned upon for being too big (although still compact). The current ND Miata goes back to the basics and matches the lightness of the early models with more power. The next-generation Miata promises a larger, 2.5-litre engine, but will remain as lightweight as the current generation.