Fastest 0-62 MPH Accelerating 80s Cars

1. 1985 Audi Sport quattro S1 E2

   0-62 mph: 3.1 seconds

   1^st
   

   (1985 - 1986)

   ...tro S1 E2
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   2.1 L Inline 5 Turbo

   

   155 mph

   

   3.1 seconds

   

   473 hp

   

   10.8 mpg

   

   2 Doors

   

   2 Seats

   

   unavailable

   

   2,403 lbs

   Front - AWD

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   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 / Cubic Capacity Audi Cars Ever.

3. 1987 Porsche 959 S

   0-62 mph: 3.7 seconds

   2^nd
   

   (1987 - 1988)

   ...959 S
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   2.8 L Flat 6 Bi-Turbo

   

   211 mph

   

   3.7 seconds

   

   508 hp

   

   15 mpg

   

   2 Doors

   

   2 Seats

   

   unavailable

   

   2,976 lbs

   Rear - AWD

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   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 / Cubic Capacity Porsche Cars Ever.

5. 1986 Ford RS200 Evolution

   0-62 mph: 3.8 seconds

   3^rd
   

   (1986)

   ...Evolution
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   2.1 L Inline 4 Turbo

   

   169 mph

   

   3.8 seconds

   

   572 hp

   

   17.5 mpg

   

   2 Doors

   

   2 Seats

   

   unavailable

   

   2,601 lbs

   Rear Mid - AWD

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   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.

7. 1987 Porsche 959

   0-62 mph: 3.9 seconds

   4^th
   

   (1987 - 1989)

   ...959
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   2.8 L Flat 6 Bi-Turbo

   

   196 mph

   

   3.9 seconds

   

   443 hp

   

   18.8 mpg

   

   2 Doors

   

   2+2 Seats

   

   unavailable

   

   3,452 lbs

   Rear - AWD

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   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.

9. 1989 Vector W8 TwinTurbo

   0-62 mph: 4 seconds

   5^th
   

   (1989 - 1993)

   ...TwinTurbo
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   6 L V8 Bi-Turbo

   

   218 mph

   

   4.0 seconds

   

   600 hp

   

   8 mpg

   

   2 Doors

   

   2 Seats

   

   4.1 ft³

   

   3,527 lbs

   Rear Mid - RWD

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   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.

11. 1987 Ferrari F40

    0-62 mph: 4.1 seconds

    6^th
    

    (1987 - 1993)

    ...F40
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    2.9 L V8 Bi-Turbo

    

    201 mph

    

    4.1 seconds

    

    472 hp

    

    19 mpg

    

    2 Doors

    

    2 Seats

    

    unavailable

    

    2,535 lbs

    Rear Mid - RWD

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    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.

13. 1987 RUF CTR (Yellowbird)

    0-62 mph: 4.1 seconds

    7^th
    

    (1987 - 1996)

    ...llowbird)
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    3.4 L Flat 6 Bi-Turbo

    

    211 mph

    

    4.1 seconds

    

    463 hp

    

    13.9 mpg

    

    2 Doors

    

    2 Seats

    

    unavailable

    

    2,535 lbs

    Rear - RWD

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    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.

15. 1987 Chevrolet Callaway Corvette B2K (C4)

    0-62 mph: 4.5 seconds

    8^th
    

    (1987 - 1991)

    ...vette B2K
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    5.7 L V8 Bi-Turbo

    

    191 mph

    

    4.5 seconds

    

    403 hp

    

    13.3 mpg

    

    2 Doors

    

    2 Seats

    

    12.6 ft³

    

    3,439 lbs

    Front - RWD

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    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.

17. 1989 TVR 450 SE

    0-62 mph: 4.7 seconds

    9^th
    

    (1989 - 1993)

    ...450 SE
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    4.5 L V8

    

    153 mph

    

    4.7 seconds

    

    320 hp

    

    16.8 mpg

    

    2 Doors

    

    2 Seats

    

    7.9 ft³

    

    2,491 lbs

    Front - RWD

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    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.

19. 1989 Maserati Karif

    0-62 mph: 4.8 seconds

    10^th
    

    (1989 - 1992)

    ...Karif
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    2.8 L V6 Bi-Turbo

    

    158 mph

    

    4.8 seconds

    

    281 hp

    

    14.9 mpg

    

    2 Doors

    

    2 Seats

    

    14.1 ft³

    

    2,822 lbs

    Front - RWD

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    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.

21. 1985 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV S

    0-62 mph: 4.8 seconds

    11^th
    

    (1985 - 1988)

    ...5000 QV S
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    5.2 L V12

    

    185 mph

    

    4.8 seconds

    

    449 hp

    

    10.8 mpg

    

    2 Doors

    

    2 Seats

    

    8.5 ft³

    

    3,285 lbs

    Rear Mid - RWD

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    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 joint 7th in The Most Powerful Cars From The 1980s.

23. 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE

    0-62 mph: 4.9 seconds

    12^th
    

    (1989 - 1991)

    ...Turbo SE
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    2.2 L Inline 4 Turbo

    

    162 mph

    

    4.9 seconds

    

    264 hp

    

    21.4 mpg

    

    2 Doors

    

    2 Seats

    

    5.7 ft³

    

    2,886 lbs

    Rear Mid - RWD

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    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 / Cubic Capacity Lotus Cars Ever.

25. 1985 Renault Maxi 5 Turbo

    0-62 mph: 4.9 seconds

    13^th
    

    (1985)

    ...i 5 Turbo
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    1.5 L Inline 4 Turbo

    

    130 mph

    

    4.9 seconds

    

    360 hp

    

    12.5 mpg

    

    3 Doors

    

    2 Seats

    

    unavailable

    

    1,984 lbs

    Rear Mid - RWD

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    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.

27. 1984 Ferrari GTO

    0-62 mph: 4.9 seconds

    14^th
    

    (1984 - 1986)

    ...GTO
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    2.9 L V8 Bi-Turbo

    

    189 mph

    

    4.9 seconds

    

    395 hp

    

    13.5 mpg

    

    2 Doors

    

    2 Seats

    

    unavailable

    

    2,623 lbs

    Rear Mid - RWD

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    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.

29. 1984 Audi Sport quattro S1

    0-62 mph: 4.9 seconds

    15^th
    

    (1984 - 1985)

    ...uattro S1
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    2.1 L Inline 5 Turbo

    

    155 mph

    

    4.9 seconds

    

    302 hp

    

    21.4 mpg

    

    2 Doors

    

    2+2 Seats

    

    unavailable

    

    2,800 lbs

    Front - AWD

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    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.

31. 1969 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato

    0-62 mph: 4.9 seconds

    16^th
    

    (1969 - 1989)

    ...ge Zagato
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    5.3 L V8

    

    186 mph

    

    4.9 seconds

    

    432 hp

    

    unavailable

    

    2 Doors

    

    2 Seats

    

    unavailable

    

    3,638 lbs

    Front - RWD

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    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.

33. 1988 Lamborghini Countach 25th Aniversario

    0-62 mph: 5 seconds

    17^th
    

    (1988 - 1990)

    ...iversario
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    5.2 L V12

    

    183 mph

    

    5.0 seconds

    

    449 hp

    

    10.7 mpg

    

    2 Doors

    

    2 Seats

    

    8.5 ft³

    

    3,505 lbs

    Rear Mid - RWD

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    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.

35. 1987 TVR 420SEAC

    0-62 mph: 5 seconds

    18^th
    

    (1987 - 1989)

    ...420SEAC
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    4.2 L V8

    

    165 mph

    

    5.0 seconds

    

    301 hp

    

    17.1 mpg

    

    2 Doors

    

    2 Seats

    

    8.1 ft³

    

    2,491 lbs

    Front - RWD

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    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.

37. 1985 Ford RS200

    0-62 mph: 5 seconds

    19^th
    

    (1985 - 1986)

    ...RS200
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    1.8 L Inline 4 Turbo

    

    149 mph

    

    5.0 seconds

    

    247 hp

    

    17.5 mpg

    

    2 Doors

    

    2 Seats

    

    unavailable

    

    2,601 lbs

    Rear Mid - AWD

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    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 / Cubic Capacity Ford Cars Ever.

39. 1989 AC Cobra Mk IV

    0-62 mph: 5.2 seconds

    20^th
    

    (1989 - 1991)

    ...bra Mk IV
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    4.9 L V8

    

    134 mph

    

    5.2 seconds

    

    225 hp

    

    18.4 mpg

    

    2 Doors

    

    2 Seats

    

    unavailable

    

    unavailable

    Front - RWD

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    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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