LOL! That and the tuner freaks who tweak the Japanese four-bangers. If they want to see a powerful straight four, then look no further than a late 80s/early 90s Lotus Esprit Turbo. Sizzling hot, and very manoeuverable.
I have a Japanese car--but I would never even pretend that it is hot! They sound like an angry bee when guys try to rev them at a light. It is laughable.
They haven't made anything since the early 90's that has any kind of power. All the EPA crud has ruined fast cars!