Most people choose muscle cars or stylish roadsters for their appearance and performance, not necessarily for their

Auto enthusiasts don't have to pick sub-compact cars to improve gas mileage. A new breed of sports car, including the Chevy Camaro, is more fuel efficient.

 gas mileage. But more sport cars are being redesigned to be more fuel efficient, making them a stylish and more environmentally sound choice. 

Sports cars are typically considered gas-guzzlers. Most feature a V8 engine under the hood, which can easily take the vehicle up to the top speeds aficionados desire. The trouble with V8 engines is that they tend to drink up gasoline.

However, these models of sports cars can make filling up at the pump less expensive -- which is good for the wallet and the environment.

* Mercedes-Benz SLK300: At 19 city/26 highway, this convertible is sporty, quick and doesn't eat up gas.

* Porsche 911 Carrera: This luxurious sports car is more fuel-efficient than some SUVs and sedans, ranking at 19 city/27highway.

* Mitsubishi Eclipse: An affordable and fast sports car, the Eclipse comes in at 20 city/28highway.

* Audi TT Coupe Quattro: It's the turbo-charged 4-cylinder engine that provides the power on this vehicle, enabling the 21 city/29 highway MPG statistics.

* Mazda MX-5 Miata: Another affordable and sporty ride, drivers can expect 22 city/28 highway in this vehicle.

* Chevrolet Camaro: Camaro beats out competitors like the Dodge Challenger and Ford Mustang for the highest EPA ratings on fuel economy. This muscle car's V6 automatic engine earns 18 city/29 highway. 

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