Practicality is often an afterthought when it comes to high-performance sports cars. If you are in the market for one, there’s a good chance that practicality is not among your top priorities, or that you have another, more practical vehicle. With that said, not all sports cars are made equal, and some of them are surprisingly practical. Here are 10 sports cars that are more usable than you might think.

1 Chevrolet Corvette C8

orange Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06
Chevrolet

The eighth iteration of the American sports car is, for the first time, in mid-engine configuration. While the Corvette was originally intended to be a mid-engine sports car, this only happened in 2020. While it greatly improved the Corvette’s performance capabilities, compared to older generations, the mid-engine C8 also retained the practical aspect of the Corvette. The C8 Corvette boasts a combined cargo capacity of 12.6 cubic feet (357 liters), divided between the front trunk and the rear cargo area, located behind the 6.2-liter or 5.5-liter flat-plane V-8, depending on the version. Technically, you can store additional luggage on top of the engine, but we wouldn’t recommend that as it obstructs rear visibility.

2 Lexus LC500

2023 Lexus LC 500
Lexus

The flagship sports car of the Japanese luxury brand is often compared to an Aston Martin, in terms of style and luxury. Its classic, front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout allows it to be a comfortable 2+2 gran tourer. The trunk of the Lexus LC500 provides 6.87 cubic feet (197 liters) of cargo capacity. In the hybrid version, trunk capacity is reduced to 6.07 cubic feet (172 liters) because of the battery pack located under the trunk floor. As with most 2+2 coupes, the rear seats are not particularly usable. As such, they best serve a purpose as an additional cargo area. The 5.0-liter naturally-aspirated V-8 is good for 477 horsepower and 398 pound-feet (540 Nm), which is enough for a still respectable 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) time of 4.5 seconds.

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3 Acura NSX

Front three-quarter look of NSX Type S
Acura

The Acura NSX is a modern interpretation of the Japanese, mid-engine sports car of the 1990s. The original NSX was largely believed to be responsible for Ferrari, upping their game, with the F355, after the not-so-great Ferrari 348. Much has changed with the new model, including the powertrain, which now consists of three electric motors and a twin-turbo V-6. Moreover, the new 3.5-liter unit is longitudinally-mounted instead of transversely. For all its high-tech, the Acura NSX still provides a fairly usable (for a mid-engine sports car) cargo area, of 4.4 cubic feet (124.6 liters). While not much, the cargo area is fairly deep and can easily fit one, medium-sized travel bag. With up to 600 horsepower, 492 pound-feet (667 Nm), and all-wheel drive, the NSX can cover distances at a great pace, so you probably won’t need to carry a lot of luggage anyway.

4 Bentley Continental GT

Bentley Continental GT driving
Bentley

By all accounts, the Bentley Continental GT is a lot of car. It weighs in at over 5,000 pounds (2,250 kg) and boasts a spacious interior with a 2+2 layout that lavishes you with endless luxury. The trunk offers a very respectable 12.64 cubic feet (358 liters). In case that isn’t enough, the rear seats can easily double as an additional luggage area. Regardless of the version, the Continental GT is a very quick gran tourer. In its most powerful trim, it has a 6.0-liter twin-turbo W-12 with 659 horsepower and 664 pound-feet (900 Nm), which allow for a 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 208 mph (335 km/h).

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5 Ferrari Roma

2020 Ferrari Roma
Ferrari

The Ferrari Roma may be the Prancing horse’s entry-level model, but it is the most usable of all. While the rear seats are best suited for extra suitcases, Roma’s boot provides up to 12.18 cubic feet (345 liters). Moreover, the cargo opening is quite low, which makes loading easier. With a curb weight of 3,461 pounds (1,570 kg), the Roma is one of the most lightweight and athletic GTs, on sale. Power comes from a 3.9-liter twin-turbo V-8, which puts out 620 horsepower and 561 pound-feet (760 Nm). Mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic, the Roma sprints to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.2 seconds, on to a top speed of 199 mph (320 km/h).

6 McLaren GT

McLaren GT
McLaren

Can a mid-engine sports car also be a gran tourer? Introduced in 2019, the McLaren GT is proof that it can. Despite being a capable high-performance vehicle, the British mid-engine sports car also provides a total cargo capacity of 14.83 cubic feet (420 liters), divided between the front trunk and rear of the car. The rear cargo area includes a “shelf” over the engine, which extends to the cockpit. The familiar 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 is put to work here, with 620 horsepower and 465 pound-feet (630 Nm). A seven-speed dual-clutch transmission sends power to the rear, resulting in a 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) time of 3.1 seconds and a top speed of 203 mph (326 km/h). The McLaren GT is, currently, the most practical two-seater, mid-engine sports car.

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7 Mercedes SL

2022 Mercedes SL 63 parked
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From 2022, the new Mercedes SL replaces the AMG GT convertible. The SL moniker is, usually, associated with an old man’s, open-top, luxury GT, but not this one. While it retains the open-top and luxury aspects, this is the first SL, developed by the performance masters at AMG. The car is available with two different engines – two versions of the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8, with up to 577 horsepower, and the 2.0-liter M139 turbocharged inline-four unit, from the AMG A45 that’s good for 381 horsepower and 354 pound-feet (480 Nm). In terms of practicality, the boot of the 2022 SL provides 8.48 cubic feet (240 liters), which is not too shabby, although much less than the AMG GT’s cargo space. That one also has a hatchback tailgate.

8 BMW M4 Competition

BMW M4 Competition
BMW

With 510 horsepower and 479 pound-feet (650 Nm), the BMW M4 Competition can, easily, be counted as a high-performance sports car. Moreover, equipped with the xDrive all-wheel-drive system, the Bavarian coupe is able to sprint to 60 mph (97 km/h) in under 3.9 seconds. Even more surprising, given its performance capabilities, is the practicality. Not only does the BMW M4 have a great interior with room for four (sort of), but it also boasts a generous, 15.54 cubic feet (440 liters) of trunk space. That's even more than the bigger M8. The rear seats fold down, if needed, which opens up even more cargo space.

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9 Porsche 911

Porsche 911 Turbo Yellow
Porsche 

The Porsche 911 has long been the epitome of a usable sports car. In almost all its versions, the rear-engine sports car has somewhat usable rear seats, which are best suited for children or additional luggage. Most people use them for that. The front trunk, meanwhile, offers a respectable 4.52 cubic feet (128 liters) of cargo space. For all its potential as a practical sports car, the Porsche 911 packs great performance. Even the base 992 Carrera is capable of 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.8 seconds. The Turbo S packs 650 horsepower and 590 pound-feet (800 Nm), and is able to sprint to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 2.6 seconds, on its way to a top speed of 205 mph (330 km/h).

10 Nissan GT-R

2023 Nissan GT-R
Nissan

The Nissan GT-R is the longest-produced, high-performance sports car. It has been around since 2008 and has undergone numerous facelifts. One thing that hasn't changed, apart from the car's great performance, is the practicality. Like the Porsche 911, the GT-R has somewhat usable back seats, which best serve as additional luggage space. However, the GT-R's front-engine layout allows it to have a proper trunk. Regardless of the version, the GT-R boasts a cargo capacity of 11.12 cubic feet (315 liters). The loading area is quite high as, virtually, the whole rear end is occupied by the rear bumper, turning the process of loading the GT-R's trunk into a workout. Still, it's a lot more than what most high-performance cars offer and 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) is dealt with in 2.8 seconds.