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The Quickest Accelerating Cars Of The 1970s

The Quickest Accelerating Cars Of The 1970s

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These are the fastest accelerating cars produced during the 1970s. A lot of these you would expect to be here, but there are also a lot of surprises!

  1. 1969 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato

    0-62 mph: 4.9 seconds

    1st
    (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 first place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1969 to 1989.
    It is also 2nd in The Most Powerful Cars From The 1970s.

  2. 1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS

    0-62 mph: 5 seconds

    2nd
    (1972 - 1974)
    ...o 246 GTS
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    2.4 L V6
    
    146 mph
    
    5.0 seconds
    
    192 BHP
    
    17 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    300 L
    kg
    1,110 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5 seconds, the Ferrari Dino 246 GTS takes joint second place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Targa Top with 2 seats and was sold from 1972 to 1974.
    It is also joint 10th in The Quickest Accelerating Cars Under 200 BHP.

  3. 1969 Ferrari Dino 246 GT

    0-62 mph: 5 seconds

    3rd
    (1969 - 1974)
    ...no 246 GT
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    2.4 L V6
    
    146 mph
    
    5.0 seconds
    
    192 BHP
    
    17 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    300 L
    kg
    1,110 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5 seconds, the Ferrari Dino 246 GT takes joint second place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1969 to 1974.
    It is also joint 10th in The Quickest Accelerating Cars Under 200 BHP.

  4. 1972 De Tomaso Pantera L

    0-62 mph: 5.2 seconds

    4th
    (1972 - 1990)
    ...Pantera L
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    5.8 L V8
    
    161 mph
    
    5.2 seconds
    
    325 BHP
    
    17.7 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    1,490 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.2 seconds, the De Tomaso Pantera L takes joint fourth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1972 to 1990.
    It is also joint 3rd in The Highest Torque De Tomaso Cars Ever.

  5. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera

    0-62 mph: 5.2 seconds

    5th
    (1971 - 1972)
    ...Pantera
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    5.8 L V8
    
    161 mph
    
    5.2 seconds
    
    310 BHP
    
    17.7 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    1,430 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.2 seconds, the De Tomaso Pantera takes joint fourth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1971 to 1972.
    It is also joint 3rd in The Highest Torque De Tomaso Cars Ever.

  6. 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0 (901)

    0-62 mph: 5.3 seconds

    6th
    (1974)
    ...ra RS 3.0
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    3 L Flat 6
    
    155 mph
    
    5.3 seconds
    
    227 BHP
    
    unavailable
    
    2 Doors
    
    2+2 Seats
    
    200 L
    kg
    900 kg
    Rear - RWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.3 seconds, the Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0 takes joint sixth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2+2 seats and was sold during 1974.
    It is also joint 11th in The Highest Power / Weight Cars From The 1970s.

  7. 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC

    0-62 mph: 5.3 seconds

    7th
    (1968 - 1970)
    ...365 GTC
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    4.4 L V12
    
    155 mph
    
    5.3 seconds
    
    315 BHP
    
    unavailable
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    300 L
    kg
    1,380 kg
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.3 seconds, the Ferrari 365 GTC takes joint sixth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1968 to 1970.
    It is also joint 27th in The Highest Power / Weight Cars From The 1970s.

  8. 1978 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 Coupe (930)

    0-62 mph: 5.4 seconds

    8th
    (1978 - 1984)
    ...3.3 Coupe
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    3.3 L Flat 6 Turbo
    
    162 mph
    
    5.4 seconds
    
    296 BHP
    
    14.8 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    4 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    1,300 kg
    Rear - RWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.4 seconds, the Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 Coupe takes joint eighth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 4 seats and was sold from 1978 to 1984.
    It is also joint 22nd in The Fastest Cars From The 1970s.

  9. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB

    0-62 mph: 5.4 seconds

    9th
    (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
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.4 seconds, the Ferrari 512 BB takes joint 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.

  10. 1974 Lamborghini Countach LP400

    0-62 mph: 5.4 seconds

    10th
    (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 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.4 seconds, the Lamborghini Countach LP400 takes joint eighth 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.

  11. 1969 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

    0-62 mph: 5.4 seconds

    11th
    (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 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.4 seconds, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage takes joint eighth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 4 seats and was sold from 1969 to 1989.
    It is also joint 3rd in The Most Powerful Cars From The 1970s.

  12. 1969 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante

    0-62 mph: 5.4 seconds

    12th
    (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
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.4 seconds, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante takes joint eighth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Convertible with 4 seats and was sold from 1969 to 1989.
    It is also joint 3rd in The Most Powerful Cars From The 1970s.

  13. 1975 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.0 Coupé (930)

    0-62 mph: 5.5 seconds

    13th
    (1975 - 1977)
    ....0 Coupé
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    3 L Flat 6 Turbo
    
    155 mph
    
    5.5 seconds
    
    256 BHP
    
    14.5 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    4 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    1,140 kg
    Rear - RWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.5 seconds, the Porsche 911 Turbo 3.0 Coupé takes joint thirteenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 4 seats and was sold from 1975 to 1977.
    It is also 32nd in The Highest Power / Weight Cars From The 1970s.

  14. 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 BB

    0-62 mph: 5.5 seconds

    14th
    (1973 - 1976)
    ...65 GT4 BB
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    4.4 L Flat 12
    
    186 mph
    
    5.5 seconds
    
    355 BHP
    
    14.1 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    140 L
    kg
    1,450 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.5 seconds, the Ferrari 365 GT4 BB takes joint thirteenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1973 to 1976.
    It is also joint 2nd in The Fastest Cars From The 1970s.

  15. 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 GT Am (105.51)

    0-62 mph: 5.5 seconds

    15th
    (1970 - 1971)
    ...750 GT Am
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    2 L Inline 4
    
    143 mph
    
    5.5 seconds
    
    240 BHP
    
    15 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    920 kg
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.5 seconds, the Alfa Romeo 1750 GT Am takes joint thirteenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1970 to 1971.
    It is also 5th in Cars With Most Powerful Naturally Aspirated Inline 4 Engines.

  16. 1978 BMW M1 (E26)

    0-62 mph: 5.6 seconds

    16th
    (1978 - 1981)
    ...M1
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    3.5 L Inline 6
    
    163 mph
    
    5.6 seconds
    
    273 BHP
    
    14.1 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    150 L
    kg
    1,300 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.6 seconds, the BMW M1 takes joint sixteenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1978 to 1981.
    It is also 16th in The Fastest BMW Cars Ever.

  17. 1975 Lamborghini Urraco P300

    0-62 mph: 5.6 seconds

    17th
    (1975 - 1979)
    ...raco P300
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    3 L V8
    
    155 mph
    
    5.6 seconds
    
    261 BHP
    
    13.6 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2+2 Seats
    
    285 L
    kg
    1,150 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.6 seconds, the Lamborghini Urraco P300 takes joint sixteenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2+2 seats and was sold from 1975 to 1979.
    It is also 30th in The Highest Power / Weight Cars From The 1970s.

  18. 1978 RUF SCR

    0-62 mph: 5.7 seconds

    18th
    (1978 - 1981)
    ...SCR
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    3.2 L Flat 6
    
    158 mph
    
    5.7 seconds
    
    215 BHP
    
    16.4 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2+2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    1,110 kg
    Rear - RWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.7 seconds, the RUF SCR takes joint eighteenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2+2 seats and was sold from 1978 to 1981.
    It is also joint 31st in The Fastest Cars From The 1970s.

  19. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 (Daytona)

    0-62 mph: 5.7 seconds

    19th
    (1969 - 1973)
    ...(Daytona)
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    4.4 L V12
    
    173 mph
    
    5.7 seconds
    
    347 BHP
    
    14.1 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    1,250 kg
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.7 seconds, the Ferrari 365 GTS/4 (Daytona) takes joint eighteenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Convertible with 2 seats and was sold from 1969 to 1973.
    It is also joint 4th in The Highest Power / Weight Cars From The 1970s.

  20. 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 (Daytona)

    0-62 mph: 5.7 seconds

    20th
    (1968 - 1973)
    ...(Daytona)
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    4.4 L V12
    
    173 mph
    
    5.7 seconds
    
    347 BHP
    
    14.1 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    1,250 kg
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.7 seconds, the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 (Daytona) takes joint eighteenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1968 to 1973.
    It is also joint 4th in The Highest Power / Weight Cars From The 1970s.

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