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The Fastest Cars From The 1980s

The Fastest Cars From The 1980s

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These are the fastest cars produced during the 1980s. The Ferrari F40 was the first production car to break 200 mph, but how do the rest stack up?

  1. 1989 Vector W8 TwinTurbo

    Top Speed: 218 mph

    1st
    (1989 - 1993)
    ...TwinTurbo
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    6 L V8 Bi-Turbo
    
    218 mph
    
    4.0 seconds
    
    600 BHP
    
    9.6 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    115 L
    kg
    1,600 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
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    With a top speed of 218 mph, the Vector W8 TwinTurbo takes first place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1989 to 1993.
    It is also 1st in The Highest Torque Cars From The 1980s.

  2. 1987 RUF CTR (Yellowbird)

    Top Speed: 211 mph

    2nd
    (1987 - 1996)
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    3.4 L Flat 6 Bi-Turbo
    
    211 mph
    
    4.1 seconds
    
    463 BHP
    
    16.7 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    1,150 kg
    Rear - RWD
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    With a top speed of 211 mph, the RUF CTR (Yellowbird) takes joint second place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1987 to 1996.
    It is also 4th in The Highest Power / Weight Cars From The 1980s.

  3. 1987 Porsche 959 S

    Top Speed: 211 mph

    3rd
    (1987 - 1988)
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    2.8 L Flat 6 Bi-Turbo
    
    211 mph
    
    3.7 seconds
    
    508 BHP
    
    18 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    1,350 kg
    Rear - AWD
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    With a top speed of 211 mph, the Porsche 959 S takes joint second place.
    It's a 2 door AWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1987 to 1988.
    It is also 2nd in The Highest Power / Litre Porsche Cars Ever.

  4. 1987 Ferrari F40

    Top Speed: 201 mph

    4th
    (1987 - 1993)
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    2.9 L V8 Bi-Turbo
    
    201 mph
    
    4.1 seconds
    
    472 BHP
    
    22.8 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    1,150 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
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    With a top speed of 201 mph, the Ferrari F40 takes fourth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1987 to 1993.
    It is also 3rd in The Highest Power / Weight Cars From The 1980s.

  5. 1987 Porsche 959

    Top Speed: 196 mph

    5th
    (1987 - 1989)
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    2.8 L Flat 6 Bi-Turbo
    
    196 mph
    
    3.9 seconds
    
    443 BHP
    
    22.6 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2+2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    1,566 kg
    Rear - AWD
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    With a top speed of 196 mph, the Porsche 959 takes fifth place.
    It's a 2 door AWD Coupé with 2+2 seats and was sold from 1987 to 1989.
    It is also 4th in The Quickest Accelerating Cars Of The 1980s.

  6. 1987 Chevrolet Callaway Corvette B2K (C4)

    Top Speed: 191 mph

    6th
    (1987 - 1991)
    ...vette B2K
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    5.7 L V8 Bi-Turbo
    
    191 mph
    
    4.5 seconds
    
    403 BHP
    
    16 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    357 L
    kg
    1,560 kg
    Front - RWD
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    With a top speed of 191 mph, the Chevrolet Callaway Corvette B2K takes sixth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Targa Top with 2 seats and was sold from 1987 to 1991.
    It is also 2nd in The Highest Torque Cars From The 1980s.

  7. 1984 Ferrari GTO

    Top Speed: 189 mph

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    (1984 - 1986)
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    2.9 L V8 Bi-Turbo
    
    189 mph
    
    4.9 seconds
    
    395 BHP
    
    16.2 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    1,190 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
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    With a top speed of 189 mph, the Ferrari GTO takes seventh place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1984 to 1986.
    It is also 8th in The Highest Power / Weight Cars From The 1980s.

  8. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB

    Top Speed: 187 mph

    8th
    (1976 - 1981)
    ...512 BB
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    4.9 L Flat 12
    
    187 mph
    
    5.4 seconds
    
    355 BHP
    
    15.2 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    140 L
    kg
    1,515 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
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    With a top speed of 187 mph, the Ferrari 512 BB takes eighth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1976 to 1981.
    It is also 1st in The Fastest Cars From The 1970s.

  9. 1969 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato

    Top Speed: 186 mph

    9th
    (1969 - 1989)
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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 top speed of 186 mph, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato takes ninth 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.

  10. 1985 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV S

    Top Speed: 185 mph

    10th
    (1985 - 1988)
    ...5000 QV S
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    5.2 L V12
    
    185 mph
    
    4.8 seconds
    
    449 BHP
    
    13 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    240 L
    kg
    1,490 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
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    With a top speed of 185 mph, the Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV S takes tenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1985 to 1988.
    It is also 9th in The Highest Power / Weight Cars From The 1980s.

  11. 1988 Lamborghini Countach 25th Aniversario

    Top Speed: 183 mph

    11th
    (1988 - 1990)
    ...iversario
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    5.2 L V12
    
    183 mph
    
    5.0 seconds
    
    449 BHP
    
    12.8 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    240 L
    kg
    1,590 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
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    With a top speed of 183 mph, the Lamborghini Countach 25th Aniversario takes eleventh place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1988 to 1990.
    It is also joint 7th in The Most Powerful Cars From The 1980s.

  12. 1982 Lamborghini Countach LP500S

    Top Speed: 182 mph

    12th
    (1982 - 1985)
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    4.8 L V12
    
    182 mph
    
    5.2 seconds
    
    370 BHP
    
    14.6 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    240 L
    kg
    1,480 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
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    With a top speed of 182 mph, the Lamborghini Countach LP500S takes twelfth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1982 to 1985.
    It is also 17th in The Highest Power / Weight Cars From The 1980s.

  13. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa

    Top Speed: 181 mph

    13th
    (1984 - 1991)
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    4.9 L Flat 12
    
    181 mph
    
    5.3 seconds
    
    385 BHP
    
    18.7 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    1,708 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a top speed of 181 mph, the Ferrari Testarossa takes thirteenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1984 to 1991.
    It is also 16th in The Most Powerful Cars From The 1980s.

  14. 1989 Alpina B10 Biturbo (E34)

    Top Speed: 180 mph

    14th
    (1989 - 1994)
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    3.4 L Inline 6 Bi-Turbo
    
    180 mph
    
    5.9 seconds
    
    355 BHP
    
    22.6 mpg
    
    4 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    450 L
    kg
    1,695 kg
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a top speed of 180 mph, the Alpina B10 Biturbo takes joint fourteenth place.
    It's a 4 door RWD Saloon with 5 seats and was sold from 1989 to 1994.
    It is also 9th in The Highest Torque Cars From The 1980s.

  15. 1978 Lamborghini Countach LP400S

    Top Speed: 180 mph

    15th
    (1978 - 1982)
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    3.9 L V12
    
    180 mph
    
    5.9 seconds
    
    350 BHP
    
    11.5 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    240 L
    kg
    1,350 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a top speed of 180 mph, the Lamborghini Countach LP400S takes joint fourteenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1978 to 1982.
    It is also joint 5th in The Fastest Cars From The 1970s.

  16. 1984 Isdera Imperator 108i

    Top Speed: 175 mph

    16th
    (1984 - 1990)
    ...ator 108i
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    5.5 L V8
    
    175 mph
    
    5.8 seconds
    
    295 BHP
    
    24.1 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    1,350 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a top speed of 175 mph, the Isdera Imperator 108i takes sixteenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1984 to 1990.
    It is also joint 33rd in The Highest Power / Weight Cars From The 1980s.

  17. 1985 De Tomaso Pantera GT5-S

    Top Speed: 174 mph

    17th
    (1985 - 1990)
    ...era GT5-S
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    5.8 L V8
    
    174 mph
    
    5.4 seconds
    
    345 BHP
    
    15.7 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    1,550 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
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    With a top speed of 174 mph, the De Tomaso Pantera GT5-S takes joint seventeenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1985 to 1990.
    It is also joint 2nd in The Most Powerful De Tomaso Cars Ever.

  18. 1980 De Tomaso Pantera GT5

    Top Speed: 174 mph

    18th
    (1980 - 1985)
    ...ntera GT5
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    5.8 L V8
    
    174 mph
    
    5.4 seconds
    
    345 BHP
    
    15.7 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    1,550 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a top speed of 174 mph, the De Tomaso Pantera GT5 takes joint seventeenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1980 to 1985.
    It is also joint 2nd in The Most Powerful De Tomaso Cars Ever.

  19. 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi

    Top Speed: 173 mph

    19th
    (1981 - 1984)
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    4.9 L Flat 12
    
    173 mph
    
    5.4 seconds
    
    340 BHP
    
    17.3 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    140 L
    kg
    1,580 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a top speed of 173 mph, the Ferrari 512 BBi takes joint nineteenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1981 to 1984.
    It is also 27th in The Most Powerful Cars From The 1980s.

  20. 1972 De Tomaso Pantera GTS

    Top Speed: 173 mph

    20th
    (1972 - 1985)
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    5.8 L V8
    
    173 mph
    
    5.9 seconds
    
    345 BHP
    
    15.7 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    1,488 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a top speed of 173 mph, the De Tomaso Pantera GTS takes joint nineteenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1972 to 1985.
    It is also joint 2nd in The Most Powerful De Tomaso Cars Ever.

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