[drawnwren]

Car and Driver lists the WRX at 4.8 with a launch 5.0 w/o . http://www.caranddriver.com/subaru/wrx Interestingly, they list the STi at 4.7.

Also, the Miata is also widely considered a unique sports car. Sure, handling plays a role - but most people consider Camaros and Trans-Ams sports cars also. If the 3 is as nimble as the miata, it could earn a spot in the sporty list through its agility- but the original post referred to the 3's 0-60 as the reason to consider it sporty. Case in point, no one considers a CRX 'sporty.'