What’s The Best Mid-Engine Sports Car For A Daily Driver?

Practicality often ends up being the most important factor with regard to daily transportation. That’s just one reason that car segments like the crossover and the SUV have been so successful. What about those in the enthusiast community that refuse to settle for something ordinary? What’s the best mid-engine sports car to drive every day?

Keep in mind that we’re thinking about the entire history of the automobile here so it doesn’t have to be as new as the C8 Chevrolet Corvette that serves as our lead image. Might that be the immediate winner though? Not only is it relatively inexpensive but it’s also pretty quick and fairly practical. It’s reliable too. That’s a very rare combination in the automotive world and led Christian von Koenigsegg to compliment the car.

At the same time, many have questioned the build quality of the Corvette and nobody wants to show off a car with uneven panel gaps so maybe there’s a better option out there. The Audi R8 might be that car then as it’s also fairly easy to find on the cheap in the used market, is also very fast, but is unquestionably well-built. However, potentially high maintenance costs may hinder many from using it on an everyday basis.

Maybe we need to take price out of the equation and focus on just how capable the car is of providing an exceptional everyday driving experience. In that case, the McLaren GT might be at the top of the list as it’s designed to do exactly that. It shares the same sort of raucous power as the rest of the family but with a ride height and comfort-oriented suspension.

We also haven’t talked about the elephant in the room, the Porsche 718. Regardless of whether you prefer the Boxster or the Cayman, the 718 is well-known for its ability to shuttle its occupants in luxury, speed, and comfort without any concern for reliability. That might make it the best of this bunch as it blends a lot of the qualities that people look for a in a good daily driver.