My vote is for Continental ExtremeContact DWs. They're pretty decent in the wet or dry, will last a good while, and are budget friendly. I think they're cheaper than the star specs but quite similar. However, with your car being a high hp FWD thing, the Nittos are similarly priced but will hook better, though at the expense of rainy/wet conditions.
Here's 2 for $286 shipped, though you can get them slightly cheaper at a local discounttire, with road hazzard:
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