20. Mazdaspeed 3
The perfect example of an overpowered and brutal front-wheel drive car is the legendary Mazdaspeed 3. Mazda presented it in 2007, and it was a hot hatch with a 2.3-liter four-cylinder producing 263 HP, which was a crazy number to send to the front wheels.
However, despite its severe torque steer, the Mazdaspeed 3 was a capable, rapid car. It brought many customers to the dealerships, reintroducing Mazda as a prime affordable performance brand in the U.S.