Here are 10 used performance cars for under £60k we found this week
This Viper RT/10 is the same one we tested in our American icon shoot-out, and what a glorious example it is. Those three-spoke alloys, side-exit exhausts, targa roof and lack of any door handles immediately channel retro vibes. Then there's the engine co-developed with Lamborghini: an 8.0-litre V10 producing 400bhp. Get your shifts right on the six-speed manual, and you'll hit 62mph in four-and-a-bit seconds. Advertisement - Page continues below
Convertible LC500s cost quite a bit more than this week's budget, so you'll have to settle for a coupe. No bother, because this Sport Plus model has all of 471bhp and 398lb ft. Admittedly, a 10-speed gearbox is a bit much, but we doubt you'll care with the astonishing V8 bellow this little Lex creates. You might like
Aston Martin Vanquish (first generation) Speaking of fiddly gearboxes, the first-gen Vanquish was notorious for it. But again, it can be forgiven for that noise, those looks and the sheer amount of style oozing from this gentleman's express. If you can get over the slightly dated technology and appalling rear legroom, here's a mint example of the Bond-approved V12. Advertisement - Page continues below
It feels wrong to do a performance car list without a Prancing Horse, and this Ferrari 360 Spider ticks the box. Its first owner specced it superbly, opting for bronzed alloys, a metallic blue body, part-cream interior and lots of optional carbon inserts. There's a Capristo exhaust installed too, which sings to the tune of 400 Italian horses.
While the Ferrari's V8 sounds like an orchestrated melody, this supercharged Jag's is more comparable to a rock ballad. It's a pre-facelift SVR, so the key figures are as follows: 567bhp, 516lb ft, 0-62mph in 3.7s and 195mph all in. There's AWD too.
TVR Tuscan Speed Six (second generation) Despite having two fewer cylinders (six) and far less power (400bhp) than the SVR, this Tuscan is just two-tenths slower to 62mph, and matches its top speed. Throw a five-speed manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive into the mix, and you've got the right conditions for fear.
Audi R8 V10 Spyder (first generation) Unavoidable, given that the R8 was known as the budget supercar for over a decade. Here's one with a rare 'Teak Brown Metallic' body over the brightest interior we've seen in some time. It's got the same 5.2-litre V10 as you'll find in a Lamborghini Gallardo, with a useful 518bhp sent to all four corners thanks to quattro. Advertisement - Page continues below
There's no shortage of choices if a 911 is what you're after. We'd opt for a 997 Turbo, and while a full-fat 'S' is out of budget, a standard variant like this still offers an immense amount for the money. The flat-six is capable of a 0-62mph run in 3.6s, which is mighty impressive considering this car is 15 years old.
As a technical achievement, the 12C was a spectacular entry from McLaren's road car division. It's the fastest car on this list by some distance, hitting 62mph in 3.1s and pressing on to 205mph. Here's the cheapest one we could find right now, and yes, it's a fair bit over budget. But the 12C is probably the best all-round used performance car you can buy for £60k. Advertisement - Page continues below
Wildcard: Ferrari Testarossa
Quite simply a Gulf-liveried Testarossa with a Jaguar V12, a lightweight spaceframe chassis and a five-speed transaxle gearbox. It's a proper racing car for the road, and one that could be yours for exactly £35k. See more on Used cars
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Retracing Diogo Jota's tragic journey shows road plagued with hazards from shut lanes to wild deer ready to leap out
DIOGO Jota's fateful last journey was fraught with hazards which could have contributed to the car smash tragedy - including wild deer on the highway. The Sun retraced the route from the crash scene and found the A-52 highway poorly surfaced and dogged by miles of roadworks leading to the death smash scene. 8 8 8 And we encountered two adult deer standing on a side road less than half a mile from the spot where the Liverpool ace's Lamborghini veered off the road and burst into flames. What we know so far: Jota was driving with his younger brother Andre in a hired £210,000 Lamborghini Huracan supercar from Portugal to the northern Spanish port of Santander. But as soon as he crossed the border, his progress would have been slowed by at least 10 miles of road works. His acid green Lamorghini left the highway a few minutes' drive after the end of a section of roadworks at 12.40pm local time on Thursday (11.40pm on Wednesday in the UK). The speed limit on the section where the car crashed is 120kph - 74.5mph. Spanish Guardia Civil investigators believe a tyre blowout could account for its fatal change of direction. But deer could have also triggered a sudden swerve and are a constant hazard throughout this wild, forested region - as attested by warning signs along the route. Spanish police said they were not actively considering the involvement of wild animals in the smash yesterday, but did not rule out the possibility. 'Heartbroken' Ronaldo leads tributes to Diogo Jota as football mourns Liverpool & Portugal star Other animal hazards reported to have caused accidents in the area have included Iberian wolves roaming the carriageway and flocks of crows. The Sun has also found that the stretch of the A-52 motorway where tragedy struck has generated more than 40 complaints about the poor condition of the road in just one month last year. Potholes were worse on the Sanabria section, near the 65km marker point - the exact spot where the Jota car crashed. A string of complaints to the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, responsible for maintaining the road, triggered urgent roadworks. And at least one of the complaints was said to relate to a "damage accident" involving a private vehicle in which a Spanish family was travelling, three miles from the Jota smash. The A52 - also known as the Rías Bajas dual carriageway - was a known accident blackspot before the Jota tragedy - due in part to its rugged terrain and wildlife. A local source said of animals roaming the region: "They increase the danger of a road which already accounts for a large number of accidents in the Castile and Leon region. "The authorities and the General Directorate of Traffic recommend that special care should always be taken on this particular road." Spanish police were continuing to investigate the cause of the fatal crash last night after taking away the unrecognisable remains of the burned-out sports car. 8 8 8 8 It comes as Jota's funerals began today, with close friends and family gathering to mourn the loss of the champion footballer. Jota's grieving wife was consoled by relatives amid emotional scenes at his funeral chapel today. Rute Cardoso - who married the Liverpool ace just 11 days earlier - arrived at Sao Cosme Chapel in his home town of Gondomar near Porto, northern Portugal, early this morning. Local priest Jose Manuel Macedo initially announced the ceremonies would take place at 4pm on Friday before confirming they had been put back to Saturday morning. Father Macedo said a wake would take place at Sao Cosme Chapel before the funeral mass on Saturday morning at the Catholic church next door - the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar. Diogo Jota began his footballing career at a club in Gondomar and is also thought to have met his wife there. In Portugal, wakes are usually held before the funeral service. Crowds began gathering on Thursday night near the chapel - the Capela da Ressurreicao on the outskirts of Porto - and applauded as the brothers coffins arrived at 11.30pm. Tributes have been flooding in since the horrific news, including from Jota's Portugal teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and current Reds boss Arne Slot. Ronaldo said on Instagram: "It doesn't make sense. Just now we were together in the selection, you had gotten married now. 8 "To your family, your wife and your children, I send my condolences and wish you all the strength in the world. "I know you will always be with them. Rest in Peace, Diogo and André. We will all miss you." Lionel Messi posted a touching image of Jota making a heart symbol with his hands with the message "QEPD" - short for the Spanish phrase "que en paz descanse" which translates to "may he rest in peace". Liverpool's number nine, Darwin Nunez, shared an image of a beaming Jota coming on as a substitute for the Uruguayan last season. The star striker said he will always remember Jota for his smile. Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has shared his own statement on his "great friend". The German, who signed Jota from Wolves for £45m in 2020, said on social media: "This is a moment where I struggle! There must be a bigger purpose, but I can't see it." He continued: "Diogo was not only a fantastic player, but also a great friend, a loving and caring husband and father. "We will miss you so much. All my prayers, thoughts and power to Rute, the kids, the family, the friends and everyone who loved them." Fellow Liverpool icons such as Jamie Carragher, Steven Gerrard, Robbie Fowler and David James have all also paid their respects. Carragher posted on Instagram: 'Absolutely devastated by the sad news about Diogo Jota. Thoughts are with his wife Rute and their three kids.' UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer added that Jota's death is "devastating news". He told reporters today: "I'm sure I speak for everyone in saying our first thoughts are going to be with his family and his friends in particular. "But there are millions of Liverpool fans, but also football fans, and non-fans, who will also be shocked by this." A tribute to Diogo Jota By Dan King, Sun Sports News Columnist DIOGO Jota won every major honour in English football with Liverpool before a car crash cruelly cut short his life. But the pain of Jota's death will also be felt particularly hard at Wolves, where he played a key role in the club's transformation, as well as in his native Portugal. The versatile forward was part of the squad that won a second Nations League title last month. And in the last fortnight, Jota had married long-term partner Rute Cardoso, with whom he had three children. His sudden death at the age of 28, along with brother and fellow footballer Andre in an horrific accident, is heartbreaking. Because Jota was not only a highly gifted footballer, he was also one of the good guys. An intelligent, thoughtful man, who spoke English better than some natives and who dedicated himself to his career and family. By helping Liverpool win the Premier League title last season, Jota completed the full set of domestic trophies after the Reds lifted the FA Cup and League Cup in 2021/22. Although injury and competition for places restricted Jota's contribution, he still scored key goals as Arne Slot's side claimed a record-equalling 20th English championship. What turned out to be the last of his 65 strikes for the Reds was the only goal in the Merseyside derby at Anfield in February. It was typical Jota. While Everton defenders hesitated, the small but strong Portuguese forward bustled on to the ball, beat two men and buried the ball in the net. Jota had bumps in the road before reaching the top of the game with Liverpool and Portugal. After making his debut for Pacos de Ferreira at the age of 17, he moved to Atletico Madrid at 19. But he soon went on loan to Porto, where he did well enough to attract the attention of ambitious Wolves, who were then in the Championship. In his first season in England, he scored 17 league goals to fire the club back into the Premier League as champions. Jota was a popular member of the dressing room which featured a strong Portuguese contingent. He held his own in the top flight, but there was some surprise when Liverpool signed him in a deal worth up to £45m. Yet in his five seasons at Anfield, he played an important role in the Reds' potent front four as the club claimed English honours and went close to European glory. Jota scored 21 times as Jurgen Klopp's side hunted down a Quadruple in 2021/2, winning the domestic cups, taking the title race to the final day and losing the Champions League final to Real Madrid. His total of 65 goals in 182 appearances does not tell the full story of his contribution on and off the field. After coming close more than once, it was special for Jota finally to lift the Premier League trophy in May. For Portugal, Jota was part of a generation that delivered glory. He was uncapped when selected in the squad for the Nations League final stages on home soil in 2019 and did not feature, making his debut later in the year. Jota would go on to score 14 in 49 appearances. His last was as an extra-time substitute in last month's Nations League final against Spain, which Portugal won on penalties. That triumph was part of what was surely the best year of Jota's life. For it to have ended, in such terrible circumstances, is incomprehensible.
Scottish Sun
32 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Retracing Diogo Jota's tragic journey shows road plagued with hazards from shut lanes to wild deer ready to leap out
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DIOGO Jota's fateful last journey was fraught with hazards which could have contributed to the car smash tragedy - including wild deer on the highway. The Sun retraced the route from the crash scene and found the A-52 highway poorly surfaced and dogged by miles of roadworks leading to the death smash scene. 9 The Scene of the car crash on the A52 highway outside Puebla de Sanabria, Spain, Credit: Darren Fletcher 9 Wreckage of the £210,000 Lamborghini Huracan at the tragic crash site Credit: Getty 9 Liverpool FC star Jota, 28, died alongside his brother André, 25 Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 9 And we encountered two adult deer standing on a side road less than half a mile from the spot where the Liverpool ace's Lamborghini veered off the road and burst into flames. What we know so far: Jota was driving with his younger brother Andre in a hired £210,000 Lamborghini Huracan supercar from Portugal to the northern Spanish port of Santander. But as soon as he crossed the border, his progress would have been slowed by at least 10 miles of road works. His acid green Lamorghini left the highway a few minutes' drive after the end of a section of roadworks at 12.40pm local time on Thursday (11.40pm on Wednesday in the UK). The speed limit on the section where the car crashed is 120kph - 74.5mph. Spanish Guardia Civil investigators believe a tyre blowout could account for its fatal change of direction. But deer could have also triggered a sudden swerve and are a constant hazard throughout this wild, forested region - as attested by warning signs along the route. Spanish police said they were not actively considering the involvement of wild animals in the smash yesterday, but did not rule out the possibility. 'Heartbroken' Ronaldo leads tributes to Diogo Jota as football mourns Liverpool & Portugal star Other animal hazards reported to have caused accidents in the area have included Iberian wolves roaming the carriageway and flocks of crows. The Sun has also found that the stretch of the A-52 motorway where tragedy struck has generated more than 40 complaints about the poor condition of the road in just one month last year. Potholes were worse on the Sanabria section, near the 65km marker point - the exact spot where the Jota car crashed. A string of complaints to the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, responsible for maintaining the road, triggered urgent roadworks. And at least one of the complaints was said to relate to a "damage accident" involving a private vehicle in which a Spanish family was travelling, three miles from the Jota smash. Spanish police were continuing to investigate the cause of the fatal crash last night after taking away the unrecognisable remains of the burned-out sports car. 9 Sun Man Nick Parker at The Scene of the car crash on the A52 highway outside Puebla de Sanabria, Spain Credit: Darren Fletcher 9 Rute Cardoso and Diogo Jota got married on June 22 9 Two hearses from Portugal arrive at the funeral home in the Spanish town of Puebla de Sanabria Credit: AFP 9 Jota pictured with Cristiano Ronaldo while playing for Portugal Credit: Getty It comes as Jota's funerals began today, with close friends and family gathering to mourn the loss of the champion footballer. Jota's grieving wife was consoled by relatives amid emotional scenes at his funeral chapel today. Rute Cardoso - who married the Liverpool ace just 11 days earlier - arrived at Sao Cosme Chapel in his home town of Gondomar near Porto, northern Portugal, early this morning. Local priest Jose Manuel Macedo initially announced the ceremonies would take place at 4pm on Friday before confirming they had been put back to Saturday morning. Father Macedo said a wake would take place at Sao Cosme Chapel before the funeral mass on Saturday morning at the Catholic church next door - the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar. Diogo Jota began his footballing career at a club in Gondomar and is also thought to have met his wife there. In Portugal, wakes are usually held before the funeral service. Crowds began gathering on Thursday night near the chapel - the Capela da Ressurreicao on the outskirts of Porto - and applauded as the brothers coffins arrived at 11.30pm. Tributes have been flooding in since the horrific news, including from Jota's Portugal teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and current Reds boss Arne Slot. Ronaldo said on Instagram: "It doesn't make sense. Just now we were together in the selection, you had gotten married now. 9 "To your family, your wife and your children, I send my condolences and wish you all the strength in the world. "I know you will always be with them. Rest in Peace, Diogo and André. We will all miss you." Lionel Messi posted a touching image of Jota making a heart symbol with his hands with the message "QEPD" - short for the Spanish phrase "que en paz descanse" which translates to "may he rest in peace". Liverpool's number nine, Darwin Nunez, shared an image of a beaming Jota coming on as a substitute for the Uruguayan last season. The star striker said he will always remember Jota for his smile. Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has shared his own statement on his "great friend". The German, who signed Jota from Wolves for £45m in 2020, said on social media: "This is a moment where I struggle! There must be a bigger purpose, but I can't see it." He continued: "Diogo was not only a fantastic player, but also a great friend, a loving and caring husband and father. "We will miss you so much. All my prayers, thoughts and power to Rute, the kids, the family, the friends and everyone who loved them." Fellow Liverpool icons such as Jamie Carragher, Steven Gerrard, Robbie Fowler and David James have all also paid their respects. Carragher posted on Instagram: 'Absolutely devastated by the sad news about Diogo Jota. Thoughts are with his wife Rute and their three kids.' UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer added that Jota's death is "devastating news". He told reporters today: "I'm sure I speak for everyone in saying our first thoughts are going to be with his family and his friends in particular. "But there are millions of Liverpool fans, but also football fans, and non-fans, who will also be shocked by this."
Daily Mirror
an hour ago
- Daily Mirror
McLaren chief in fresh Red Bull swipe and makes Max Verstappen to Mercedes claim
McLaren chief Zak Brown said he'd rather see Max Verstappen stick with Red Bull than make a blockbuster switch to Mercedes. Explaining why, the American suggested he believes the four-time Formula 1 champion would be a tougher opponent if he switched to the Silver Arrows. Verstappen has a Red Bull contract until 2028 but it contains clauses which may allow him to leave before then. And, with Red Bull struggling for performance and Mercedes keen to snatch him from their rivals' grasp, he has been heavily linked with a switch ahead of the 2026 season. Sky Italy reported this week that Verstappen's camp might be "close" to agreeing to swap teams, but the Dutchman refused to answer questions on the subject ahead of this weekend's British Grand Prix. Asked by at Silverstone on Thursday if he could directly say he will be a Red Bull Racing driver next year, Verstappen declined to give a straight answer. Despite Red Bull's struggles, Verstappen remains the closest challenger to the two McLaren drivers duelling for the title this year. And Brown is of the belief that the Dutchman could be a much bigger threat next year if he is driving a Silver Arrow instead. "I think Mercedes is a team on the rise," he told The Sports Agents podcast. "Red Bull at the moment has challenges; it doesn't mean that they can't fix those challenges. "But Max in a Mercedes is pretty uncomfortable to think about, because he's awesome. So, I think I'd rather him stay where he is. I think it would be a disaster for Red Bull if they lost Max." Should they get a yes out of Verstappen, Mercedes would have to decide which of their drivers to replace. George Russell is leading their charge on track this year and is enjoying possibly his most impressive season in F1, yet it remains more likely that the team would choose to retain Kimi Antonelli who they see as a future superstar. Former F1 champion Jenson Button would love to see a blockbuster partnership between rivals Russell and Verstappen, who haven't always got along. And the 2009 title-winner thinks it would be very hard on his fellow Brit if he were to lose his place to the four-time champion. Formula 1 fans can watch every practice, qualifying and race live with Sky's new Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle in a new deal that saves £192. As well as Sky Sports access, this includes more than 100 TV channels and free subscriptions to Netflix and Discovery+. Button said: "Someone like Max thinking about moving to Mercedes, it's exciting for him. It's exciting for all of us watching that are fans of the sport. I would love to see it! Whether it would happen or not, I don't know. But from my point of view as a fan of the sport and also doing TV work – yes, we want to see that! We want to see that within a team. "I'm a big fan of both of them. I think they're both very skilled. I feel for George a little bit because everyone's saying if Max does go to Mercedes, it'll be George that's leaving, but the guy is at the top of his game, you know? He's an exceptional talent, works hard. When he was up against Lewis [Hamilton], he beat Lewis."
