BMW 330i

BMW got its reputation for putting high-revving straight six engines into compact sedans. But lately, it’s gained a new generation of car enthusiasts by producing highly capable small four-cylinder turbocharged engines. The best example is the current 330i 3-Series sedan (via BMW Blog).

Under the hood is a 2.0-liter four equipped with twin-turbo technology which helps this small unit produce 258 hp and 258 lb.-ft of torque. Thanks to an intelligent eight-speed automatic transmission and a host of electronic systems, this compact executive sedan can hit 60 mph in just 5.5 seconds.