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The Most Powerful Cars From The 1970s

The Most Powerful Cars From The 1970s

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These are the most powerful cars produced during the 1970s. Most of these are recognisable classics, but some may surprise you.

  1. 1971 Lamborghini Countach LP500 (prototipe)

    Total Power: 434 BHP

    1st
    (1971)
    ...rototipe)
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    5 L V12
    
    180 mph
    
    unavailable
    
    434 BHP
    
    unavailable
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    1,130 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 434 BHP, the Lamborghini Countach LP500 (prototipe) takes first place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold during 1971.
    It is also 1st in The Highest Power / Weight Cars From The 1970s.

  2. 1969 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato

    Total Power: 432 BHP

    2nd
    (1969 - 1989)
    ...ge Zagato
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    5.3 L V8
    
    186 mph
    
    4.9 seconds
    
    432 BHP
    
    unavailable
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    1,650 kg
    Front - RWD
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    With a total power output of 432 BHP, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato takes second place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1969 to 1989.
    It is also 1st in The Quickest Accelerating Cars Of The 1970s.

  3. 1971 Dodge Charger 426 Hemi

    Total Power: 425 BHP

    3rd
    (1971)
    ...426 Hemi
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    7 L V8
    
    140 mph
    
    5.8 seconds
    
    425 BHP
    
    9 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    410 L
    kg
    1,910 kg
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 425 BHP, the Dodge Charger 426 Hemi takes joint third place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 5 seats and was sold during 1971.
    It is also joint 3rd in The Highest Torque Cars From The 1970s.

  4. 1969 Dodge Challenger 426 Hemi

    Total Power: 425 BHP

    4th
    (1969 - 1971)
    ...426 Hemi
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    7 L V8
    
    150 mph
    
    5.8 seconds
    
    425 BHP
    
    8 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    244 L
    kg
    1,725 kg
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 425 BHP, the Dodge Challenger 426 Hemi takes joint third place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 5 seats and was sold from 1969 to 1971.
    It is also joint 1st in The Worst MPG Cars Ever.

  5. 1969 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

    Total Power: 425 BHP

    5th
    (1969 - 1989)
    ...8 Vantage
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    5.3 L V8
    
    167 mph
    
    5.4 seconds
    
    425 BHP
    
    unavailable
    
    2 Doors
    
    4 Seats
    
    240 L
    kg
    1,818 kg
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 425 BHP, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage takes joint third place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 4 seats and was sold from 1969 to 1989.
    It is also joint 8th in The Quickest Accelerating Cars Of The 1970s.

  6. 1969 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante

    Total Power: 425 BHP

    6th
    (1969 - 1989)
    ...e Volante
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    5.3 L V8
    
    159 mph
    
    5.4 seconds
    
    425 BHP
    
    unavailable
    
    2 Doors
    
    4 Seats
    
    240 L
    kg
    1,818 kg
    Front - RWD
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    With a total power output of 425 BHP, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante takes joint third place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Convertible with 4 seats and was sold from 1969 to 1989.
    It is also joint 8th in The Quickest Accelerating Cars Of The 1970s.

  7. 1970 Iso Grifo IR-9 (Can-Am)

    Total Power: 395 BHP

    7th
    (1970 - 1972)
    ...(Can-Am)
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    7.4 L V8
    
    173 mph
    
    5.9 seconds
    
    395 BHP
    
    unavailable
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    1,610 kg
    Front Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 395 BHP, the Iso Grifo IR-9 (Can-Am) takes joint seventh place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1970 to 1972.
    It is also joint 1st in The Highest Torque Cars From The 1970s.

  8. 1968 Iso Grifo 7 Litri

    Total Power: 395 BHP

    8th
    (1968 - 1970)
    ...o 7 Litri
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    7 L V8
    
    162 mph
    
    6.3 seconds
    
    395 BHP
    
    12.6 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    1,510 kg
    Front Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 395 BHP, the Iso Grifo 7 Litri takes joint seventh place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1968 to 1970.
    It is also joint 6th in The Highest Power / Weight Cars From The 1970s.

  9. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 454 LS5 (C3)

    Total Power: 390 BHP

    9th
    (1970 - 1972)
    ...y 454 LS5
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    7.4 L V8
    
    145 mph
    
    6.2 seconds
    
    390 BHP
    
    10 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    173 L
    kg
    1,650 kg
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 390 BHP, the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 454 LS5 takes joint ninth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1970 to 1972.
    It is also joint 1st in The Highest Torque Cars From The 1970s.

  10. 1970 Dodge Charger R/T 440 Six Pack

    Total Power: 390 BHP

    10th
    (1970)
    ...Six Pack
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    7.2 L V8
    
    135 mph
    
    6.0 seconds
    
    390 BHP
    
    10 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    345 L
    kg
    1,820 kg
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 390 BHP, the Dodge Charger R/T 440 Six Pack takes joint ninth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 5 seats and was sold during 1970.
    It is also joint 3rd in The Highest Torque Cars From The 1970s.

  11. 1969 Dodge Challenger 440 Six Pack

    Total Power: 390 BHP

    11th
    (1969 - 1971)
    ...Six Pack
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    7.2 L V8
    
    145 mph
    
    6.2 seconds
    
    390 BHP
    
    9 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    244 L
    kg
    1,710 kg
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 390 BHP, the Dodge Challenger 440 Six Pack takes joint ninth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 5 seats and was sold from 1969 to 1971.
    It is also joint 5th in The Worst MPG Cars Ever.

  12. 1971 Jensen S.P. (Six Pack)

    Total Power: 385 BHP

    12th
    (1971 - 1973)
    ...Six Pack)
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    7.2 L V8
    
    145 mph
    
    7.1 seconds
    
    385 BHP
    
    11 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    4 Seats
    
    450 L
    kg
    1,613 kg
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 385 BHP, the Jensen S.P. (Six Pack) takes twelfth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Fastback with 4 seats and was sold from 1971 to 1973.
    It is also 1st in The Highest Torque Jensen Cars Ever.

  13. 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400SV

    Total Power: 380 BHP

    13th
    (1971 - 1973)
    ...ra P400SV
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    3.9 L V12
    
    185 mph
    
    6.5 seconds
    
    380 BHP
    
    unavailable
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    140 L
    kg
    1,448 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 380 BHP, the Lamborghini Miura P400SV takes thirteenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1971 to 1973.
    It is also 4th in The Fastest Cars From The 1970s.

  14. 1972 Lamborghini Jarama Rally (Bob)

    Total Power: 375 BHP

    14th
    (1972)
    ...lly (Bob)
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    3.9 L V12
    
    167 mph
    
    6.0 seconds
    
    375 BHP
    
    unavailable
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    1,170 kg
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 375 BHP, the Lamborghini Jarama Rally (Bob) takes joint fourteenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold during 1972.
    It is also 2nd in The Highest Power / Weight Cars From The 1970s.

  15. 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429

    Total Power: 375 BHP

    15th
    (1969 - 1970)
    ...Boss 429
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    7 L V8
    
    130 mph
    
    5.9 seconds
    
    375 BHP
    
    10 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    4 Seats
    
    277 L
    kg
    1,590 kg
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 375 BHP, the Ford Mustang Boss 429 takes joint fourteenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Fastback with 4 seats and was sold from 1969 to 1970.
    It is also joint 11th in The Highest Torque Cars From The 1970s.

  16. 1969 Dodge Challenger 440

    Total Power: 375 BHP

    16th
    (1969 - 1971)
    ...enger 440
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    7.2 L V8
    
    135 mph
    
    6.4 seconds
    
    375 BHP
    
    9 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    244 L
    kg
    1,680 kg
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 375 BHP, the Dodge Challenger 440 takes joint fourteenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 5 seats and was sold from 1969 to 1971.
    It is also joint 5th in The Worst MPG Cars Ever.

  17. 1974 Lamborghini Countach LP400

    Total Power: 370 BHP

    17th
    (1974 - 1978)
    ...ach LP400
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    3.9 L V12
    
    179 mph
    
    5.4 seconds
    
    370 BHP
    
    12.3 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    240 L
    kg
    1,215 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 370 BHP, the Lamborghini Countach LP400 takes joint seventeenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1974 to 1978.
    It is also 3rd in The Highest Power / Weight Cars From The 1970s.

  18. 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 429 V8

    Total Power: 370 BHP

    18th
    (1971)
    ...1 429 V8
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    7 L V8
    
    132 mph
    
    6.0 seconds
    
    370 BHP
    
    9.5 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    4 Seats
    
    155 L
    kg
    1,650 kg
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 370 BHP, the Ford Mustang Mach 1 429 V8 takes joint seventeenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Fastback with 4 seats and was sold during 1971.
    It is also joint 11th in The Highest Torque Cars From The 1970s.

  19. 1971 Dodge Charger 440 V8

    Total Power: 370 BHP

    19th
    (1971 - 1972)
    ...er 440 V8
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    7.2 L V8
    
    130 mph
    
    6.5 seconds
    
    370 BHP
    
    10 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    410 L
    kg
    1,850 kg
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 370 BHP, the Dodge Charger 440 V8 takes joint seventeenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 5 seats and was sold from 1971 to 1972.
    It is also joint 8th in The Highest Torque Cars From The 1970s.

  20. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray LT-1 (C3)

    Total Power: 370 BHP

    20th
    (1970 - 1972)
    ...gray LT-1
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    5.7 L V8
    
    143 mph
    
    6.0 seconds
    
    370 BHP
    
    12 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    173 L
    kg
    1,530 kg
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a total power output of 370 BHP, the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray LT-1 takes joint seventeenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1970 to 1972.
    It is also 17th in The Highest Power / Weight Cars From The 1970s.

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