Cheapest Supercar in India: How Much Does an Exotic Cost?
Key Highlights:
- In India, where severe taxation shoots up the price of all performance CBU vehicles, the definition of a supercar is often diluted.
- At a starting price of ₹3.80 crore ex-showroom, the 992.2 Porsche 911 Turbo S is currently the cheapest new supercar in India (still a sports car in Porsche’s labelling).
- The MG Cyberster could be considered the most affordable sports car in India, carrying a starting price tag of ₹75 lakh ex-showroom.
In a country like India, where taxes skyrocket for imported high-performance or ultra-luxury vehicles, the distinction between a sports car and a supercar is somewhat blurred in definition. Moreover, a luxury two-door coupe may not be a supercar or sports car in characteristics, but a grand tourer (GT). Manufacturers have also altered the technical definition of conventional bodystyles as a marketing tactic. A good example of this is the plethora of raised hatchbacks with bulkier fenders sold as ‘compact SUVs’ in India.
To give a quick overview,
- Coupe: two doors (typically), fixed sloping roof (‘fastback’ if it slopes to the rearmost tip).
- Convertible: two doors, foldable or removable cloth/metal roof.
- Sports car: two doors, relatively affordable, daily usable, mass-produced, focused on handling and driving fun rather than high-performance figures.
- Supercar: two doors (always), more expensive, relatively low production figures, competitive performance, some form of racing pedigree.
- Hypercar: two doors (or other unique approaches), priced in millions, extremely limited production to maintain exclusivity, benchmark performance figures, and industry-leading automotive engineering.
Cheapest Supercar in India
Taking into account the general trend of reconstructing established bodystyle definitions and India’s performance car price trends, the new 992.2-gen Porsche 911 Turbo S is currently the cheapest supercar one can buy in the country. It carries a price tag of ₹3.80 crore ex-showroom before options (which are aplenty; some of which are essential, such as front-axle lift). By strict characterisation, the Porsche 911 Turbo is more of a usable ‘super sportscar’ than an outright supercar like a modern-day Ferrari or Lamborghini.
Porsche India (a subsidiary of Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd) launched the latest 911 Turbo S in November 2025, within two months of its global debut. Although supercars and ultra-luxury cars form only a minuscule portion of the Indian automotive market, our roads are still home to several exclusive products in the world.
If we take the Porsche 911 range itself as an example, the country has become the market for many limited-run models in the past. Examples include the GT3 RS (multiple generations), 992 911 S/T, 991 911R, 992.1 Turbo 50, 991.2 Turbo Exclusive Series, etc. Even the revered Porsche Carrera GT was on display at Porsche Centre Mumbai back in the late 2000s. The left-hand-drive examples were part of a promotional campaign and not for sale.
Porsche 911 Turbo S: Specs & Features
Currently in its 8th-gen mid-update ‘992.2’ avatar, the 2026MY Porsche 911 Turbo is powered by a 3.6-litre twin-turbo (electric) flat-6 engine making 640ps and 760Nm of torque. The motor can rev up to 7,500rpm and is coupled to a 52kW motor to produce a combined output of 711ps and 800Nm. Transmission duties are carried out by an 8-speed PDK automatic (DCT) to send power to all four wheels. Modern 911 Turbo models have all been AWD to help put the rather excessive performance down more efficiently.
The latest Porsche 911 Turbo S can hit 100km/h from a standstill in just 2.5 seconds! The top speed is electronically (and conveniently) limited to 322km/h. This puts this ‘sports car’ (as Porsche officially tags it) in supercar territory. In fact, many supercars showcase much lesser performance despite costing significantly more.
There are several cosmetic, performance and practical options to choose from, in typical expensive-car fashion. As standard, the 992,2 Porsche 911 Turbo S features matrix LED headlamps, 18-way adjustable adaptive sports seats, a heated steering wheel, the Sport Chrono Package (Porsche’s advanced performance modes and telemetry system), active suspension damping, forged centre-lock wheels, rear-axle steering, torque vectoring, carbon-ceramic braking, and more.
In the global market, the 992.2 Porsche 911 Turbo and the higher Turbo S are available in Cabriolet formats as well. Meanwhile, the German automaker is actively working on the track-focused 992 GT2 and GT2 RS.
Porsche 911 Range in India
As of early 2026, Porsche India currently has only three products under the iconic 911 range:
Carrera
- From ₹2 crore ex-showroom
- 3.0-litre twin-turbo flat-6; RWD
- 394ps; 450Nm; 0-100km/h: 4.1s; Top speed: 294km/h
Carrera 4 GTS
- From ₹2.78 crore ex-showroom
- 3.6-litre single-turbo hybrid flat-6; AWD
- 541ps; 610Nm; 0-100km/h: 3.0s; Top speed: 312km/h
Turbo S
- From ₹3.80 crore ex-showroom
- 3.6-litre twin-turbo hybrid flat-6; AWD
- 711ps; 800Nm; 0-100km/h: 2.5s; Top speed: 322km/h
Cheapest Sports Cars in India
The Indian market has multiple performance-focused vehicles, but mostly in the form of sedans and SUVs. Two-door coupes and convertibles are considerably low in number. Here are some of the cheapest sports cars in India at the moment:
MG Cyberster
- From ₹74.99 lakh ex-showroom
- All-electric (dual motors); 77kWh battery; AWD
- 510ps; 725Nm; 0-100km/h: 3.2s; Top speed: 200km/h; MIDC range: 580km
BMW Z4 M40i
- From ₹87.9 lakh ex-showroom
- 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-6; 8-speed AT / 6-speed manual; RWD
- 375ps; 500Nm; 0-100km/h: 4.5s; Top speed: 250km/h
BMW M2
- From ₹1.00 crore ex-showroom
- 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-6; 8-speed AT / 6-speed manual; RWD
- 460ps; 550Nm; 0-100km/h: 4.0s; Top speed: 250km/h
Mercedes-AMG CLE Coupe AMG 53 4MATIC+
- From ₹1.28 crore ex-showroom
- 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-6 hybrid; 9-speed AT; AWD
- 449ps (+23ps); 560Nm; 0-100km/h: 4.2s; Top speed: 250km/h
Why No Indian Supercar?
The Indian economy, per capita income, taxation and automotive trends collectively fit mostly the likes of mass-produced, affordable or attainable cars (prices under ₹35 lakh ex-showroom; this trend may change over time). In such a ‘volume-driven’ market wherein space, practicality and low running costs dominate over everything else, the appeal of a fun little sports car goes unnoticed. It is very difficult to extract good profit margins from an affordable sports car, built in low volumes. However, the demand for performance cars is gradually witnessing a rise, as evident in the case of the BMW M340i, Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk 8.5, Skoda Octavia vRS 365, and even the Mahindra BE 6 in the lower price segment.
FAQs
1. Which are the cheapest supercars in India?
Porsche 911 Turbo S and Aston Martin Vantage (more of a grand tourer) for prices under ₹4 crore. Everything else is an overpriced sports car.
2. Why is there no Indian supercar?
At present, the market for a reasonably priced made-in-India supercar does not exist owing to high taxes and more focus on practicality and running costs among the wider Indian mass.
3. What defines a supercar?
Supercars generally follow these trends: produced in low rates (though not limited), seats only two, multiple performance and cosmetic options, not easily available to purchase, track-focused over everyday usability and looks the part.
4. What defines a sportscar?
Unlike supercars, sportscars are mass-produced, relatively cheaper and available to anyone who can afford one. Rather than outright performance figures, sportscars focus on daily usability and driving engagement.
5. Which are some practical performance cars in India?
Practicality is relative in the performance car category, but the BMW M340i sedan, Skoda Octavia vRS sedan (technically, a notchback) and Volkswagen Golf GTI hot hatch are great options.