With so many cars piping artificial sound into the cabins these days, it's easy to forget that once upon a time cars were revered for the way their engine notes would make you weak in the knees and make your heart flutter.

These cars can still do that, because they sound like cars that have had their exhausts breathed on by the patron saint of eargasms. Enjoy.

First we have the Matra Simca MS670C and its V12:

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Then there's the rotary wail of the legendary Mazda 787B:

The E30 M3 at full chat is a revelation:

At one time nearly the entire F1 field made the guttural sound of the Cosworth DFV:

The flat 12 of the Ferrari 512 BB LM is joyous:

There's also something about the flat six in an old Porsche 911 RSR:

The gruff nature of the Lamborghini Gallardo's V10 is ultra lovable:

Sorry, but no new car sounds better than a Pagani Zonda, plus this video from Evo is just great:

The Alfa Romeo 4C has a great little rumble from its inline four.

Finally, the Aston Martin V12 Zagato has a glorious V12 note.

From: Road & Track