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Subaru BRZ / Toyota 86
Often referred to as a poor man’s Porsche Cayman, the Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 remain a pretty good bargain for performance enthusiasts. Many deplore their lack of power, but with a dynamic boxer-type engine, rear-wheel-drive setup and lightweight construction including near-perfect mass distribution, they’re a real treat on tight and twisty roads. For maximum enjoyment, we naturally recommend the manual gearbox.