YACT: Fastest acceleration for a 4 cylinder automatic under $25k?

[JEDI]

I have a mazda3i 2.0L automatic. when i stomp on the gas, my head doesnt snapped back into the seat. 0-60 in 9sec but it feels like 0-30 takes like 6sec.

With my 1993 corolla 1.8L automatic, when i stomp on the gas, my head DOES get snapped back into the seat. i can really feel the acceleration.

nowadays, which 4cylinder car (automatic) under $25k has the Fastest acceleration?

edit:
ok, not v4.. meant 4 cylinder

 

[DougK62]

Oh geez...

 

[Qwest]

maybe an Altima or Accord? aren't 4 cyl cars (for the consumer) mostly inline, not "V" shaped? I could be wrong.

 

[nakedfrog]

Are there any massed produced V4's even on the market right now?
You mean I4, I'm sure
Maybe flat four, even.

 

[Ryan]

"v4" hahaha. I suggest a bicycle.

 

[DaveCSparty]

um Subaru WRX

 

[Viper GTS]

SRT-4 or WRX

Viper GTS

 

[Pikachu]

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[OS]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS
SRT-4 or WRX

Viper GTS

SRT4s aren't made anymore and they never came in automatic

the WRX in 2.0L auto was actually never that fast. high 15s or so, it does have a 2.5L now but still handicapped by 4 speed auto.

 

[nakedfrog]

Does it have to be a brand new car?

 

[imported_Phil]

Originally posted by: DaveCSparty
um Subaru WRX

um isn't that a boxer engine?

 

[Kelvrick]

Originally posted by: OS

Originally posted by: Viper GTS
SRT-4 or WRX

Viper GTS

SRT4s aren't made anymore and they never came in automatic

the WRX in 2.0L auto was actually never that fast. high 15s or so, it does have a 2.5L now but still handicapped by 4 speed auto.

What about a miata. I'd say in a car as light as that, you'd probably feel the acceleration.

 

[halik]

Originally posted by: JEDI
I have a mazda3i 2.0L automatic. when i stomp on the gas, my head doesnt snapped back into the seat. 0-60 in 9sec but it feels like 0-30 takes like 6sec.

With my 1993 corolla 1.8L automatic, when i stomp on the gas, my head DOES get snapped back into the seat. i can really feel the acceleration.

nowadays, which v4 car (automatic) under $25k has the Fastest acceleration?

good luck finding ANY V4 car....

 

[Kenazo]

Originally posted by: OS

Originally posted by: Viper GTS
SRT-4 or WRX

Viper GTS

SRT4s aren't made anymore and they never came in automatic

the WRX in 2.0L auto was actually never that fast. high 15s or so, it does have a 2.5L now but still handicapped by 4 speed auto.

Are they making an SRT4 Caliber?

 

[DaveCSparty]

Originally posted by: Kenazo

Originally posted by: OS

Originally posted by: Viper GTS
SRT-4 or WRX

Viper GTS

SRT4s aren't made anymore and they never came in automatic

the WRX in 2.0L auto was actually never that fast. high 15s or so, it does have a 2.5L now but still handicapped by 4 speed auto.

Are they making an SRT4 Caliber?

They are, but I read it is awful

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: Kenazo

Originally posted by: OS

Originally posted by: Viper GTS
SRT-4 or WRX

Viper GTS

SRT4s aren't made anymore and they never came in automatic

the WRX in 2.0L auto was actually never that fast. high 15s or so, it does have a 2.5L now but still handicapped by 4 speed auto.

Are they making an SRT4 Caliber?

yes they are.

right now you could try a Solstive GXP/Sky Redline...
or
Cobalt SS
or
Civic SI
or
GTI
or
Mini Cooper S
or
any Saab w/ the I4 engine

 

[freakflag]

Saturn Sky Redline

$23, 690.00 base price.

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: freakflag
Saturn Sky Redline

$23, 690.00 base price.

nu uh. thats the Sky base price.

redline lookin at 27k.

i forgot about the O.P.s $$ amount.

 

[vi edit]

For rolling street starts it's hard to beat the SRT-4. The new GTI w/ the 2.0T is pretty spunky though...and a lot more refined than just about anything else out there.

 

[jemcam]

V4

 

[SithSolo1]

SRT4 is out, manual.
Sky Redline and Solstice GXP are out, manual and over the budget.

GTi 6spd AUTO w/ DSG would probably be your best bet.

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: Phil

Originally posted by: DaveCSparty
um Subaru WRX

um isn't that a boxer engine?

Yeah and its closer to a V4 than any of the other suggestions :laugh:

 

[Horus]

Originally posted by: Kelvrick

Originally posted by: OS

Originally posted by: Viper GTS
SRT-4 or WRX

Viper GTS

SRT4s aren't made anymore and they never came in automatic

the WRX in 2.0L auto was actually never that fast. high 15s or so, it does have a 2.5L now but still handicapped by 4 speed auto.

What about a miata. I'd say in a car as light as that, you'd probably feel the acceleration.

I don't think they come in auto.

 

[Strk]

Originally posted by: DaveCSparty

Originally posted by: Kenazo

Originally posted by: OS

Originally posted by: Viper GTS
SRT-4 or WRX

Viper GTS

SRT4s aren't made anymore and they never came in automatic

the WRX in 2.0L auto was actually never that fast. high 15s or so, it does have a 2.5L now but still handicapped by 4 speed auto.

Are they making an SRT4 Caliber?

They are, but I read it is awful

You're thinking of the R/T. The SRT-4 still isn't out. One of the major issues with the R/T is the CVT. The thing just sucks. But Dodge put it on both of the upgraded engines. I'm not sure of the SRT-4 version is getting the CVT or not.

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

Mitsubishi Lancer.. Rallicart I think? or OZ Rally..