4 cylinder ICE is premium now. Nowadays compact cars have 3 cylinders.

American drivel. A revvy 4 pots like what Honda used to put in their S2000 or old Type Rs (Integra, Civic) is more exciting than lazy V8s.

I think what killed the joy was traffic and speed cameras.

There's a reason why people take their Ferrari out for a spin in the mountains. Highways are just too safe.

Drive a 4 cylinder AMG and tell me if it "killed the joy" of anything. Incredible motors.