2018 Ford Mustang with EcoBoost
0-to-60 time: under 5 seconds
An impressive 4 cylinder is alive inside this pony car, and it puts out an even more impressive increase in torque compared to earlier versions. The 2018 version generates 350 lb-ft of torque thanks to the improved transient overboost function that increases output on every gear change.
And while we are at it, there are now 10 gear changes with the new transmission. While you can still get a 6 speed manual, the new 10 speed SelectShift gives you the best torque and mpg. You can get from 0 to 60 in under 5 seconds using the 10-speed in Drag Mode. It’s not the monster V8 that lives in the Ford Mustang GT but, hey, for a little over $26,000 this 4 cylinder is a player. It tops our list of the fastest cars under 30K.
Speed comes cheap. At least relatively speaking. If you need to satisfy your need for speed without declaring personal bankruptcy, check out these six speedy rides.
Of course, if this sort of speed just isn’t enough for you, and you’ve got a much larger budget, the fastest cars under 100K have 0-to-60 times and top speeds that will take your breathe away.
