3. BMW M3 E92
The previous generation of BMW’s iconic M3 models were the best muscle cars they didn’t build in America. That was because it had a high revving V8 up in the front, as well as a close-ratio six-speed manual transmission and signature rear-wheel drive.
The E92 M3 was equally a tire smoke generator as well as a highly capable sports car with sublime handling and a nice soundtrack. The factory rated the M3 at 420 HP, but independent testing got even better 0 to 60 mph times. Official figures are four and a half seconds, but Car and Driver managed to do the same in just under four.