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Fastest 0-62 MPH Accelerating 80s Cars

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The Quickest Accelerating Cars Of The 1980s

The Quickest Accelerating Cars Of The 1980s

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These are the fastest accelerating cars produced during the 1980s. Most of these are recognisable classics, but some may surprise you.

  1. 1985 Audi Sport quattro S1 E2

    0-62 mph: 3.1 seconds

    1st
    (1985 - 1986)
    ...tro S1 E2
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    2.1 L Inline 5 Turbo
    
    155 mph
    
    3.1 seconds
    
    473 BHP
    
    13 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    1,090 kg
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 3.1 seconds, the Audi Sport quattro S1 E2 takes first place.
    It's a 2 door AWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1985 to 1986.
    It is also 1st in The Highest Power / Litre Audi Cars Ever.

  2. 1987 Porsche 959 S

    0-62 mph: 3.7 seconds

    2nd
    (1987 - 1988)
    ...959 S
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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
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 3.7 seconds, the Porsche 959 S takes 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.

  3. 1986 Ford RS200 Evolution

    0-62 mph: 3.8 seconds

    3rd
    (1986)
    ...Evolution
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    2.1 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    169 mph
    
    3.8 seconds
    
    572 BHP
    
    21 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    1,180 kg
    Rear Mid - AWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 3.8 seconds, the Ford RS200 Evolution takes third place.
    It's a 2 door AWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold during 1986.
    It is also 1st in Cars With The Most Powerful Inline 4 Engines.

  4. 1987 Porsche 959

    0-62 mph: 3.9 seconds

    4th
    (1987 - 1989)
    ...959
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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
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 3.9 seconds, the Porsche 959 takes fourth place.
    It's a 2 door AWD Coupé with 2+2 seats and was sold from 1987 to 1989.
    It is also 5th in The Fastest Cars From The 1980s.

  5. 1989 Vector W8 TwinTurbo

    0-62 mph: 4 seconds

    5th
    (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
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 4 seconds, the Vector W8 TwinTurbo takes fifth 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.

  6. 1987 Ferrari F40

    0-62 mph: 4.1 seconds

    6th
    (1987 - 1993)
    ...F40
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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
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 4.1 seconds, the Ferrari F40 takes joint sixth 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.

  7. 1987 RUF CTR (Yellowbird)

    0-62 mph: 4.1 seconds

    7th
    (1987 - 1996)
    ...llowbird)
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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
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 4.1 seconds, the RUF CTR (Yellowbird) takes joint sixth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1987 to 1996.
    It is also joint 2nd in The Fastest Cars From The 1980s.

  8. 1987 Chevrolet Callaway Corvette B2K (C4)

    0-62 mph: 4.5 seconds

    8th
    (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
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 4.5 seconds, the Chevrolet Callaway Corvette B2K takes eighth 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.

  9. 1989 TVR 450 SE

    0-62 mph: 4.7 seconds

    9th
    (1989 - 1993)
    ...450 SE
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    4.5 L V8
    
    153 mph
    
    4.7 seconds
    
    320 BHP
    
    20.2 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    225 L
    kg
    1,130 kg
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 4.7 seconds, the TVR 450 SE takes ninth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Convertible with 2 seats and was sold from 1989 to 1993.
    It is also joint 10th in The Highest Power / Weight Cars From The 1980s.

  10. 1989 Maserati Karif

    0-62 mph: 4.8 seconds

    10th
    (1989 - 1992)
    ...Karif
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    2.8 L V6 Bi-Turbo
    
    158 mph
    
    4.8 seconds
    
    281 BHP
    
    17.9 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    400 L
    kg
    1,280 kg
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 4.8 seconds, the Maserati Karif takes joint tenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1989 to 1992.
    It is also joint 25th in The Fastest Acceleration Maserati Cars Ever.

  11. 1985 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV S

    0-62 mph: 4.8 seconds

    11th
    (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
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 4.8 seconds, the Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV S takes joint 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.

  12. 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

    0-62 mph: 4.9 seconds

    12th
    (1989 - 1991)
    ...Turbo SE
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    2.2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    162 mph
    
    4.9 seconds
    
    264 BHP
    
    25.7 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    160 L
    kg
    1,309 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 4.9 seconds, the Lotus Esprit Turbo SE takes joint twelfth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1989 to 1991.
    It is also joint 17th in The Highest Power / Litre Lotus Cars Ever.

  13. 1985 Renault Maxi 5 Turbo

    0-62 mph: 4.9 seconds

    13th
    (1985)
    ...i 5 Turbo
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    1.5 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    130 mph
    
    4.9 seconds
    
    360 BHP
    
    15 mpg
    
    3 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    900 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 4.9 seconds, the Renault Maxi 5 Turbo takes joint twelfth place.
    It's a 3 door RWD Hatchback with 2 seats and was sold during 1985.
    It is also 1st in The Highest Power / Weight Hatchbacks Ever.

  14. 1984 Ferrari GTO

    0-62 mph: 4.9 seconds

    14th
    (1984 - 1986)
    ...GTO
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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
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 4.9 seconds, the Ferrari GTO takes joint twelfth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1984 to 1986.
    It is also 7th in The Fastest Cars From The 1980s.

  15. 1984 Audi Sport quattro S1

    0-62 mph: 4.9 seconds

    15th
    (1984 - 1985)
    ...uattro S1
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    2.1 L Inline 5 Turbo
    
    155 mph
    
    4.9 seconds
    
    302 BHP
    
    25.7 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2+2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    1,270 kg
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 4.9 seconds, the Audi Sport quattro S1 takes joint twelfth place.
    It's a 2 door AWD Coupé with 2+2 seats and was sold from 1984 to 1985.
    It is also 18th in The Highest Power / Weight Cars From The 1980s.

  16. 1969 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato

    0-62 mph: 4.9 seconds

    16th
    (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
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 4.9 seconds, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato takes joint twelfth 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.

  17. 1988 Lamborghini Countach 25th Aniversario

    0-62 mph: 5 seconds

    17th
    (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
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5 seconds, the Lamborghini Countach 25th Aniversario takes joint seventeenth 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.

  18. 1987 TVR 420SEAC

    0-62 mph: 5 seconds

    18th
    (1987 - 1989)
    ...420SEAC
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    4.2 L V8
    
    165 mph
    
    5.0 seconds
    
    301 BHP
    
    20.5 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    230 L
    kg
    1,130 kg
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5 seconds, the TVR 420SEAC takes joint seventeenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Convertible with 2 seats and was sold from 1987 to 1989.
    It is also 13th in The Highest Power / Weight Cars From The 1980s.

  19. 1985 Ford RS200

    0-62 mph: 5 seconds

    19th
    (1985 - 1986)
    ...RS200
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    1.8 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    149 mph
    
    5.0 seconds
    
    247 BHP
    
    21 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    1,180 kg
    Rear Mid - AWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5 seconds, the Ford RS200 takes joint seventeenth place.
    It's a 2 door AWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1985 to 1986.
    It is also joint 21st in The Highest Power / Litre Ford Cars Ever.

  20. 1989 AC Cobra Mk IV

    0-62 mph: 5.2 seconds

    20th
    (1989 - 1991)
    ...bra Mk IV
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    4.9 L V8
    
    134 mph
    
    5.2 seconds
    
    225 BHP
    
    22.1 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    unavailable
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.2 seconds, the AC Cobra Mk IV takes joint twentieth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Roadster with 2 seats and was sold from 1989 to 1991.
    It is also joint 73rd in The Highest Torque Cars From The 1980s.

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