Think you have to break the bank if you want a fast car? Think again. A recent report from Forbes.com indicates there are a handful of affordable cars that race from 0-60 mph in under six seconds. Most of them actually run about one-third of the price of racers from the likes of Porsche and BMW.

Coming in at Number Two on the Forbes.com "Fastest Cars Under $30,000" list, is the Subaru Impreza WRX. Fitted with a 2.5-liter H4turbo engine and 5-speed manual transmission, the WRX races from 0-60 mph in just 5.2 seconds. And, it starts at only 25,495 big ones.

In addition to offering spendthrift speed, the Subaru Impreza WRX offers a handful of other standard features and benefits that make it a smart choice for car buyers craving an exciting, yet safe, ride. These include:

-    All-wheel drive
-    Brake assist-    Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
-    Traction Control System (TCS)
-    Daytime running lights
-    Height-adjustable 3-point front seatbelts
-    Front and side-curtain airbags
-    Tire-pressure monitoring system
-    ABS
-    Ring-shaped reinforcement body structure
-    6-Way manually adjustable driver's seat
-    Power windows
-    Power side mirrors
-    Cruise control
-    Tilting/telescoping steering wheel
-    Retractable/removable cargo cover (5-door hatch)
-    6-Speaker audio system
-    USB port and auxiliary audio jack
-    SIRIUS or XM radio capability

To compile its list of "Fastest Cars Under $30,000", Forbes.com scrutinized 0-62 mph acceleration times for 2011. The 10 fastest cars priced at under $30,000 are featured on the list. Again, the Subaru Impreza WRX came in second out of ten!

If you're interested in learning more about the Subaru Impreza WRX, please contact Heuberger Motors in Colorado Springs, CO.