Subaru Impreza STI
Another street racing and rally legend is the famous Subaru WRX STI. Subaru has been one of the most potent four-cylinder cars for decades. The latest generation of WRX STI doesn’t disappoint. Under the hood is a flat-four engine with 2.5 liters of displacement in addition to a turbocharger (via Subaru).
This combo delivers 305 hp to all four wheels via a six-speed manual. It’s a valid driver’s car with a proper manual gearbox, excellent road holding, and enough power to make it 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 is also reasonably practical because it can seat five people and has a good-sized trunk.