14. Porsche 944
The Porsche 944 was fast by the ‘80s standards when it came out. But now, almost 30 years later, getting 163 HP from its base engine doesn’t produce convincing performance numbers anymore. The solution to that is a V8 swap. In fact, over the years, many owners have installed V8s in their 944’s engine bay.
Sure, it is a tight fit, but any small block Chevy V8 will do with the necessary modifications. The result is overwhelming since the 944 has neutral handling and precise steering. So the good news is, that big V8 up front won’t upset that balance.