Subaru Impreza STI
Another street racing and rally legend is the famous Subaru WRX STI. Subaru has been one of the most powerful four-cylinder cars on the market for decades. And the latest generation of WRX STI doesn’t disappoint. Under the hood is a flat-four engine with 2.5 liters of displacement as well as a turbocharger (via Motor Trend).
This combo delivers 305 hp, which goes to all four wheels via a six-speed manual. It’s a true driver’s car with a manual gearbox, excellent road holding, and enough power to make this car fly. The performance numbers are respectable too. It goes from 0 to 60 in just 5.1 seconds and has a top speed of 160 mph. Since this is a four-door car, it’s also reasonably practical, seating five people with a good-sized trunk.