18 Oct Got a Need For Speed?
Looking for a fast car, without breaking bank and spending every penny you’ve got on your NC insurance? Insure.com recently did a study to find the cheapest cars that can reach 0 to 60 mph in 5-seconds or less. While researching into 44 different automobiles, they found the best bargain for your dollar.
Insurance rates are calculated using several different factors including the perceived risk of paying out injury and damage claims, the safety features of the vehicles, the likelihood of it being stolen, and the cost of repairing and replacing parts on the vehicle. The cheapest car, according to insurance premium cost per second of acceleration time was the Chevrolet Camaro SS. At a 0 to 60 speed of 5 seconds, the Camaro may not be the fastest of the bunch, but it is the best bargain at a cost of $324.00 per second of acceleration (the average national premium based on a 40-year with a good driving record is $1,620).
Want to know if your favorite speed demon ranks in the top 20 fast cars with cheap insurance? The following is Insure.com’s findings:
Fast cars with cheap auto insurance | ||||
| Rank | 2011 vehicle | Avg. national premium | Seconds, 0 to 60 mph | Insurance cost per second of acceleration time |
| 1 | Chevrolet Camaro SS | $1,620 | 5 | $324.00 |
| 2 | Dodge Challenger R/T | $1,757 | 5 | $351.40 |
| 3 | Ford Mustang GT convertible | $1,696 | 4.7 | $360.85 |
| 4 | Ford Mustang GT coupe | $1,726 | 4.3 | $401.40 |
| 5 | Chevrolet Corvette coupe | $1,741 | 4.2 | $414.52 |
| 6 | Audi S5 4.2 Quattro | $1,995 | 4.8 | $415.63 |
| 7 | Chevrolet Corvette convertible | $1,782 | 4.2 | $424.29 |
| 8 | BMW M3 | $2,013 | 4.7 | $428.30 |
| 9 | Lexus IS F | $1,979 | 4.6 | $430.22 |
| 10 | Chevrolet Corvette GS convertible | $1,802 | 4 | $450.50 |
| 11 | Chevrolet Corvette GS coupe | $1,818 | 4 | $454.50 |
| 12 | BMW M3 | $2,142 | 4.7 | $455.74 |
| 13 | Audi S5 4.2 Quattro Prestige | $2,218 | 4.8 | $462.08 |
| 14 | Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 coupe | $1,923 | 4.1 | $469.02 |
| 15 | Cadillac CTS V coupe | $1,841 | 3.9 | $472.05 |
| 16 | Mercedes C63 AMG | $2,051 | 4.3 | $476.98 |
| 17 | Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 convertible | $1,959 | 4.1 | $477.80 |
| 18 | Cadillac CTS V sedan | $1,937 | 3.9 | $496.67 |
| 19 | Jaguar XJ L | $2,458 | 4.9 | $501.63 |
| 20 | Porsche Panamera 4S | $2,426 | 4.8 | $505.42 |
However, there are a few factors to remember before jumping into purchasing your dream car. First, every NC insurance rate varies according to each individual, their past driving record, their credit, and many other factors. The study done by insure.com was based on a 40-year old male with a clean driving record and a good credit score. Something else to always remember is to not abuse the power of one of these speedy vehicles; always drive with safety as your main concern! Accidents can happen anywhere and at anytime, therefore it’s important to always keep safety in mind and drive with caution while following the rules of the road.
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