Top 10 Performance Cars Under $30,000

Ford Focus ST

Ford’s delinquent little Focus ST pulls like a freight train with tons of low- and mid-range torque. Its 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine practically feels like a diesel there’s such abundant twist. Output clocks in at 252 hp and an almost unbelievable 270 torques. All of this goodness is routed to the front wheels exclusively through a six-speed manual transmission.

Base price for an entry-level Focus ST is less than 25 grand, though it still comes with plenty of equipment. Items like fog lamps, SYNC, a six-speaker sound system and aluminum-trimmed pedals are standard fare.