In 2023, car collectors have more options than ever before to choose from. Although buying depreciated dream cars that cost less than $60,000 may sound tempting, there are other more expensive auto investment options available that will make you a fortune in the long run. If you're not after something like the rare $150,000 2023 Dodge Challenger Black Ghost, but rather want something even more exclusive, we have exactly what you're looking for.

When carmakers enter championship races, more often than not they have to build homologation versions (also known as limited edition road-legal examples) of their racecars to qualify. In turn, these cars become very rare, very valuable, and motivate other carmakers to meet these homologated cars' performance levels. At the end of the day, this is what causes so many road-legal track-oriented supercars to exist. These are the best track-orientated sports cars for car collectors with an unlimited budget.

Using sources such as Classic.com, Zero To 60 Times, Auto Catalog, Hemmings, and Fastest Laps for vehicle specifications, production numbers, and past auction values, we present to you the best track-ready performance cars that collectors should add to their collection in 2023.

10 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé (W196)

Known as the most expensive car in the world, the €135 million ($143 million) Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé is a car collector's ultimate dream. With only two coupe models in existence, chances of finding another one up for auction are slim. Although topless examples of the 300 SLR exist, many other gorgeous vintage convertibles are still cheap, so you'd have a better chance of finding them for sale.

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé Engine and Performance Specs

Apart from its objectively stunning design, the 1955 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé packed a serious punch too. Underneath its sculpted hood hid a naturally aspirated inline-eight engine that generated 306 hp and 234 lb-ft. This was enough to propel the 300 SLR Uhlenhaut from 0-60 mph in just over 7 seconds. For a car from the mid-'50s, those figures are seriously impressive.

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9 1966 Ford GT40 MkII

Often regarded as the most important car in racing history, the 1966 Ford GT40 MkII is a borderline supercar that proves even the impossible is true. After growing tired of Ferrari's dominance in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, Ford beat Ferrari by securing all three podium positions in the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans.

1966 Ford GT40 Engine and Performance Specs

Built by Caroll Shelby, Phil Remington, and Henry Ford II, the Ford GTO proved to be one of the greatest cars of all time. The 1966 Ford GT40 MkII featured a massive naturally aspirated 7.0-liter V8 that churned out 458 and 475 lb-ft of torque. On the track, this allowed the GT40 to accelerate from 0-60 mph in around 5 seconds and hit a top speed of just under 200 mph.

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8 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL (E9)

Nicknamed the Batmobile when equipped with the aerodynamic kit, the 3.0 CSL is one of the coolest cars BMW ever built. With only 110 models fitted with the aero kit from the factory, these examples are extremely underrated sports cars that could soon be worth a fortune.

1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Engine and Performance Specs

Not only did the 3.0 CSL look like a track weapon, but the 1972 model featured an adequately powerful 3.0-liter straight six that emitted 197 hp and 201 lb-ft of torque making it fly like a bat out of hell on the track too. The 3.0 CSL is such a cultural icon that BMW still puts the CSL badge on their track-ready adaptations to this day, such as the E46 M3 CSL and G82 M4 CSL.

7 1994 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II (R32)

Although many people refer to the latest-generation Nissan GT-R as "Godzilla", the R32 Skyline GT-R was the car that earned the nickname first. It did so by outperforming nearly every car in its class due to its conservatively rated 276-hp twin-turbo 2.6-liter inline-six called the RB26DETT. Furthermore, the V-Spec II version of the R32 Skyline GT-R received goodies such as wider tires, upgraded brakes, and an improved ATTESA all-wheel-drive system, rendering it one of the best all-wheel-drive cars ever made.

1994 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II Engine and Performance Specs

While there are many used Japanese sports cars nobody is buying, the R32 Skyline GT-R is not one of them. Due to its success on the racetrack and lead role in the 2 Fast 2 Furious, demand surrounding the R32 Skyline GT-R will forever increase. Unfortunately, only 1,306 R32 Skyline GT-R V-Spec II models exist, making them tough to come by.

Related: Reasons To Avoid Importing The R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R

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6 1995 McLaren F1 LM

Back in the '90s, the McLaren F1 was one of the fastest cars in the world, and the track-only-version thereof dubbed the McLaren F1 GTR was one of the best Le Mans at the time securing an overall win in the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans. To honor the 5 McLaren F1 GTRs that competed, McLaren built 5 road-legal examples of the GTR and called them the McLaren F1 LM.

1995 McLaren F1 LM Engine and Performance Specs

Apart from one of the most legendary engines found in a classic car, a 680-hp naturally aspirated 6.1-liter V12, the 1995 McLaren F1 LM went on a diet and lost many of its creature comforts such as air conditioning and no sound insulation. Furthermore, its aerodynamics also received an overhaul.

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5 1998 Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion

The Porsche GT1 Strassenversion was essentially a street-legal version of the world-renowned 911 GT1. Although the 911 GT1 had very little in common with the 996-generation 911 at the time, traditional Porsche blood still flowed through its veins.

1998 Porsche 911 GT1 Strassenversion Engine and Performance Specs

Tucked at the back was a 3.2-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder engine that pumped out 550 hp and 434 lb-ft of torque. In turn, this allowed the GT1 Strassenversion to reach 60 mph from a stop in just 3.7 seconds while maintaining a top speed of 193 mph. We wish the GT1s were used Porsches you can get for under $60,000, but considering only about 20 examples exist, we understand why collectors cling onto these forever.

4 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG (W209)

Based on the W209 Mercedes-Benz CLK, the CLK DTM is one of the best track-focused sports cars AMG ever built. With a laughably large rear spoiler and wide fenders, the CLK DTM is one of the most polarizing cars ever made.

2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG Engine and Performance Specs

Couple its racecar looks with a 574-hp supercharged V8 engine, and you're left with one truly evil car. In total, 100 coupes and 80 convertible models of the CLK DTM AMG exist, and whenever they go on sale, they sell like hotcakes.

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3 2008 Ferrari Scuderia 16M Spider

Many say that the Ferrari F430 is one of the most reliable Ferrari models in history with Cars.com giving the Italian stallion a reliability rating of 4.2 out of 5. However, if you're a Ferrari collector, you'll probably have your eyes set on the limited-edition track-ready version of the F430 called the Scuderia.

2008 Ferrari Scuderia 16M Spider Engine and Performance Specs

Although the 430 Scuderia is already a highly sought-after Ferrari with only 1,600 units made, the Scuderia 16M Spider is even more valuable as only 499 examples exist. Powered by a 503-hp 4.3-liter V8 engine, the Scuderia 16M sounds as good with the top down as it looks too.

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2 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 (997.2)

Over the years, many limited-edition 911 models came to fruition. Some even speculate that the modern wingless 2024 Porsche 911 S/T is much better than GT3 RS. That said, true Porsche fanatics still consider the 911 GT3 RS 4.0, based on the 997.2-generation 911 to be the best Porsche 911 ever built.

2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 Engine and Performance Specs

With a 6-speed manual transmission in the stripped-down cockpit, the GT3 RS 4.0 is the most bare-boned and ferocious 911 money can buy. Other than that, only 603 examples exist for the 2011 model year, making these incredibly scarce.

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1 2020 BAC Mono R

Introduced in 2011, the BAC Mono was the closest vehicle money could buy that resembles a literal go-kart for the track (alongside the Ariel Atom of course). If that wasn't mad enough, a few years after BAC unveiled their most hardcore track toy yet, the 1,248-lb Mono R.

2020 BAC Mono R Engine and Performance Specs

Powered by a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-banger with 340 hp and 243 lb-ft of torque, the Mono R reached 60 mph from a standstill in just 2.5 seconds and topped out at 170 mph. Unfortunately, BAC will only produce 30 Mono R units for pre-existing Mono clientele worldwide.