Middle-Class Muscle

Back in the day, to have a fast car you either had to have money to spend on the extra speed, or be a tuner and do mods at home that required a lot of skill. As the price of automotive technology goes down, so do the prices of cars that contain it. This resulted in cars that were in the range of an average buyer, and had a lot of power behind the accelerator. These are a few of the options that are affordable, yet still provide a rush of speed for the driver. You can pick up any of these cars for under $40,000.

2009 Subaru STI- The STI is a solid choice for anyone looking to win a street race. For years Subaru has continued to deliver a solid product that is amazing. What more could you want... a sports car that you could use to help u move. It's a hatchback, but don't confuse it with a station wagon. The STI has an above 300 horsepower, turbocharged engine. It has all-wheel drive so that you can drive this car all year, not just in the summer. The exterior is sleek, and has an extremly aggressive forward stance. The STI has a functional hoodscoop and 18 inch rims. The entire car is built for performance, but you don't have to sacrafice not driving it when conditions aren't favorable.

2008 Lancer Evolution- The Evo is another great choice for a buyer looking for something fast, but not sacrificing daily driveability. Mitsubishi isn't known for making terribly reliable products, but the Evo seems to be an exception. The Evo features an inline 4, turbocharged engine that makes just under 300 horsepower. This makes it a little slower, then the STI, but what it lacks in power it makes up for in handling. The Evo is typically used by drivers who autocross, so the quick acceleration, the powerful brakes, and the effortless steering does well in competition. The Evo is definitly a solid choice for anyone looking to buy a performance machine.

2009 Audi A4 Quattro- The A4 is a car that Audi has always done well on. This vehicle has seen many differant body styles, but the 2009 body is by far one of the best. Audi did away with a lot of the bubbly styling and incorporated sleek panels and aggressive lines. Unlike the previous two cars, the A4 does not incorporate forced induction into its engine plan. Instead, the A4 has a powerful V6 engine that gives it 265 horsepower; a lot for a car with no turbocharger. Like the other two, the A4 has all wheel drive so no matter how the roads are, you can rest assured your A4 will get you there. Audi also has one of the best records for bulding safe cars, with high crash-test rating on all models. If your looking for something with a little less power, but impecable styling and class, the A4 is a great choice.

2009 Pontiac G8- In 2008 Pontiac introduced a new model- the G8. It boasts a six liter V8 that produces 360 horsepower- a massive amount. Its a sedan, which means that its practical for everday use. The G8 is a great choice for anyone looking to have a ton of power under the hood. Two hoodscoops allow other drivers to realize that your not playing around when you bring this out. The G8 is definitly Pontiacs way of appealing to people looking for something fast, yet practical.