The Fastest Cars Under $30,000

Think you've got to spend big if you want a fast car? Think again.

Plenty of affordable cars will do zero to 60 mph in under six seconds; some are one-third the price of racers from Porsche or BMW.

The Ford Mustang GT, the Ford Mustang coupe and the rally-style Subaru Impreza WRX are just some of the thrifty speedsters that give luxury coupes a run for their money. This list of the quickest under $30,000 from Forbes.com has the others:

The Fastest Cars Under $30,000

Ford Mustang GT

Ford Mustang GT

Engine: 5.0L V8

Transmission: 6-speed manual

Zero-to-60 mph: 4.8 seconds

Price: $29,145

Subaru Impreza WRX

Subaru Impreza WRX

Engine: 2.5L H4 turbo

Transmission: 5-speed manual

Zero-to-60 mph: 5.2 seconds

Price: $25,495

Ford Mustang Coupe

Ford Mustang Coupe

Engine: 3.7L V6

Transmission: 6-speed manual

Zero-to-60 mph: 5.6 seconds

Price: $22,145

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Engine: 2.0L L4 turbo

Transmission: 6-speed automated manual

Zero-to-60 mph: 5.8 seconds

Price: $27,695

Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Hyundai Genesis 3.8 R-Spec Coupe

Engine: 3.8L V6

Transmission: 6-speed manual

Zero-to-60 mph: 5.9 seconds

Price: $26,750