Agreed. But put about 20 Ferraris in the hills of Watkins Glen and it’s even better.
I agree with most of the examples in the thread, I think the sound of the Volvo 5 cylinder is excellent,reminds me of a VR6,has a nice growl.
Wow, there are some very different tastes in this thread. All are good choices though.
Z’s always sound good.
Matra V12 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matra
skip to 2:30. that sound from outside the car is just amazing. skip to 3:15 if you just want to hear the sound.
Here are the specs: Disp: 2.999 liter / 183 cu in Configuration: MS12 60º V 12 Location: Mid, longitudinally mounted Construction: aluminium block and head Bore / Stroke: 79.7 mm (3.1 in) / 50.0 mm (2 in) Comp: 11.0:1 Valvetrain: 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC Fuel feed: Lucas / Matra Fuel Injection Naturally Aspirated Power 410 bhp / 306 KW @ 9800 rpm BHP/Liter 137 bhp / liter Power to weight 0.55 bhp / kg Top Speed 280 km/h / 174 mph
I mean, look at this picture…
it’s going to sound good.
a built 350 CI crate motor from GM in a late model stock car with 3.5" collectors merging into a 5" pipe coming out the door revving to 4000 in the shop 
ill try and find the video. makes your body shake
BMW S52/S54/S38/S62 (anything ///M with ITBs)
on second thought, nearly anything with ITBs
1950s-1980s Ferrari and Lambo V12s, carb’d
Honda F20C
VR6
1980s Group B style Audi 5 cylinder Turbo
and
One I don’t have to fix.
boosted inline 6…much like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCVppKUNnfg
Get Ready for a 9 minute eargasm…
[video]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7AQmgeMoM0A[/video]
and
I love the 555 subaru 2.5rs mcrae drove. Ohhhhhh emmm Geee!!!
This deserves a 
Although, wasn’t it 5-2?
I thought he was trying to go 5->3 and went 1 instead?
I could ask him on facebook
He was going 5 —> 4 and went 5----> 2 instead.
subaru with an exhaust. nothing beats that rumble theyve got.
A squealing belt.
In case you guys didn’t hear me the first time: Click links 
Also, this video is fun too: