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The Fastest Cars From The 1970s

The Fastest Cars From The 1970s

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These are the fastest cars produced during the 1970s. Definitely some surprises here.

  1. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB

    Top Speed: 187 mph

    1st
    (1976 - 1981)
    ...512 BB
    
    4.9 L Flat 12
    
    187 mph
    
    5.4 seconds
    
    355 hp
    
    12.7 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    4.9 ft3
    lb
    3,340 lbs
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a top speed of 187 mph, the Ferrari 512 BB takes first place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1976 to 1981.
    It is also 8th in The Fastest Cars From The 1980s.

  2. 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 BB

    Top Speed: 186 mph

    2nd
    (1973 - 1976)
    ...65 GT4 BB
    
    4.4 L Flat 12
    
    186 mph
    
    5.5 seconds
    
    355 hp
    
    11.7 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    4.9 ft3
    lb
    3,197 lbs
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a top speed of 186 mph, the Ferrari 365 GT4 BB takes joint second place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1973 to 1976.
    It is also joint 13th in The Quickest Accelerating Cars Of The 1970s.

  3. 1969 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato

    Top Speed: 186 mph

    3rd
    (1969 - 1989)
    ...ge Zagato
    
    5.3 L V8
    
    186 mph
    
    4.9 seconds
    
    432 hp
    
    unavailable
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    lb
    3,638 lbs
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a top speed of 186 mph, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato takes joint 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.

  4. 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400SV

    Top Speed: 185 mph

    4th
    (1971 - 1973)
    ...ra P400SV
    
    3.9 L V12
    
    185 mph
    
    6.5 seconds
    
    380 hp
    
    unavailable
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    4.9 ft3
    lb
    3,192 lbs
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a top speed of 185 mph, the Lamborghini Miura P400SV takes fourth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1971 to 1973.
    It is also joint 6th in The Highest Power / Weight Cars From The 1970s.

  5. 1978 Lamborghini Countach LP400S

    Top Speed: 180 mph

    5th
    (1978 - 1982)
    ...ch LP400S
    
    3.9 L V12
    
    180 mph
    
    5.9 seconds
    
    350 hp
    
    9.6 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    8.5 ft3
    lb
    2,976 lbs
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a top speed of 180 mph, the Lamborghini Countach LP400S takes joint fifth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1978 to 1982.
    It is also 10th in The Highest Power / Weight Cars From The 1970s.

  6. 1971 Lamborghini Countach LP500 (prototipe)

    Top Speed: 180 mph

    6th
    (1971)
    ...rototipe)
    
    5 L V12
    
    180 mph
    
    unavailable
    
    434 hp
    
    unavailable
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    lb
    2,491 lbs
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a top speed of 180 mph, the Lamborghini Countach LP500 (prototipe) takes joint fifth 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.

  7. 1974 Lamborghini Countach LP400

    Top Speed: 179 mph

    7th
    (1974 - 1978)
    ...ach LP400
    
    3.9 L V12
    
    179 mph
    
    5.4 seconds
    
    370 hp
    
    10.2 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    8.5 ft3
    lb
    2,679 lbs
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a top speed of 179 mph, the Lamborghini Countach LP400 takes seventh 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.

  8. 1972 Maserati Bora 4.9

    Top Speed: 177 mph

    8th
    (1972 - 1978)
    ...Bora 4.9
    
    4.9 L V8
    
    177 mph
    
    6.5 seconds
    
    316 hp
    
    11.8 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    10.6 ft3
    lb
    3,549 lbs
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a top speed of 177 mph, the Maserati Bora 4.9 takes joint eighth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1972 to 1978.
    It is also joint 36th in The Highest Torque Cars From The 1970s.

  9. 1968 Lamborghini Miura P400S

    Top Speed: 177 mph

    9th
    (1968 - 1971)
    ...ura P400S
    
    3.9 L V12
    
    177 mph
    
    6.6 seconds
    
    365 hp
    
    13.1 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    4.9 ft3
    lb
    3,192 lbs
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a top speed of 177 mph, the Lamborghini Miura P400S takes joint eighth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1968 to 1971.
    It is also joint 11th in The Highest Power / Weight Cars From The 1970s.

  10. 1971 Maserati Bora 4.7

    Top Speed: 174 mph

    10th
    (1971 - 1978)
    ...Bora 4.7
    
    4.7 L V8
    
    174 mph
    
    6.7 seconds
    
    306 hp
    
    10.7 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    10.6 ft3
    lb
    3,417 lbs
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a top speed of 174 mph, the Maserati Bora 4.7 takes joint tenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1971 to 1978.
    It is also joint 47th in The Fastest Maserati Cars Ever.

  11. 1969 Maserati Ghibli SS (AM115)

    Top Speed: 174 mph

    11th
    (1969 - 1973)
    ...Ghibli SS
    
    4.9 L V8
    
    174 mph
    
    6.4 seconds
    
    335 hp
    
    16 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2+2 Seats
    
    17.7 ft3
    lb
    3,638 lbs
    Front Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a top speed of 174 mph, the Maserati Ghibli SS takes joint tenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2+2 seats and was sold from 1969 to 1973.
    It is also joint 36th in The Highest Torque Cars From The 1970s.

  12. 1967 Maserati Ghibli (AM115)

    Top Speed: 174 mph

    12th
    (1967 - 1973)
    ...Ghibli
    
    4.7 L V8
    
    174 mph
    
    6.8 seconds
    
    330 hp
    
    9.1 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2+2 Seats
    
    17.7 ft3
    lb
    3,616 lbs
    Front Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a top speed of 174 mph, the Maserati Ghibli takes joint tenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2+2 seats and was sold from 1967 to 1973.
    It is also joint 42nd in The Worst MPG Cars Ever.

  13. 1972 De Tomaso Pantera GTS

    Top Speed: 173 mph

    13th
    (1972 - 1985)
    ...ntera GTS
    
    5.8 L V8
    
    173 mph
    
    5.9 seconds
    
    345 hp
    
    13.1 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    lb
    3,280 lbs
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a top speed of 173 mph, the De Tomaso Pantera GTS takes joint thirteenth 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.

  14. 1970 Iso Grifo IR-9 (Can-Am)

    Top Speed: 173 mph

    14th
    (1970 - 1972)
    ...(Can-Am)
    
    7.4 L V8
    
    173 mph
    
    5.9 seconds
    
    395 hp
    
    unavailable
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    lb
    3,549 lbs
    Front Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a top speed of 173 mph, the Iso Grifo IR-9 (Can-Am) takes joint thirteenth 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.

  15. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 (Daytona)

    Top Speed: 173 mph

    15th
    (1969 - 1973)
    ...(Daytona)
    
    4.4 L V12
    
    173 mph
    
    5.7 seconds
    
    347 hp
    
    11.7 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    lb
    2,756 lbs
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a top speed of 173 mph, the Ferrari 365 GTS/4 (Daytona) takes joint thirteenth 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.

  16. 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 (Daytona)

    Top Speed: 173 mph

    16th
    (1968 - 1973)
    ...(Daytona)
    
    4.4 L V12
    
    173 mph
    
    5.7 seconds
    
    347 hp
    
    11.7 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    lb
    2,756 lbs
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a top speed of 173 mph, the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 (Daytona) takes joint thirteenth 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.

  17. 1972 Lamborghini Jarama Rally (Bob)

    Top Speed: 167 mph

    17th
    (1972)
    ...lly (Bob)
    
    3.9 L V12
    
    167 mph
    
    6.0 seconds
    
    375 hp
    
    unavailable
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    lb
    2,579 lbs
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a top speed of 167 mph, the Lamborghini Jarama Rally (Bob) takes joint seventeenth 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.

  18. 1969 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

    Top Speed: 167 mph

    18th
    (1969 - 1989)
    ...8 Vantage
    
    5.3 L V8
    
    167 mph
    
    5.4 seconds
    
    425 hp
    
    unavailable
    
    2 Doors
    
    4 Seats
    
    8.5 ft3
    lb
    4,008 lbs
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a top speed of 167 mph, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage takes joint seventeenth 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.

  19. 1969 Maserati Ghibli Spyder SS (AM115)

    Top Speed: 165 mph

    19th
    (1969 - 1973)
    ...Spyder SS
    
    4.9 L V8
    
    165 mph
    
    6.3 seconds
    
    335 hp
    
    16 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2+2 Seats
    
    10.6 ft3
    lb
    3,825 lbs
    Front Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a top speed of 165 mph, the Maserati Ghibli Spyder SS takes joint nineteenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Convertible with 2+2 seats and was sold from 1969 to 1973.
    It is also joint 36th in The Highest Torque Cars From The 1970s.

  20. 1969 Maserati Ghibli Spyder (AM115)

    Top Speed: 165 mph

    20th
    (1969 - 1973)
    ...li Spyder
    
    4.7 L V8
    
    165 mph
    
    6.6 seconds
    
    330 hp
    
    10.8 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2+2 Seats
    
    10.6 ft3
    lb
    3,803 lbs
    Front Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a top speed of 165 mph, the Maserati Ghibli Spyder takes joint nineteenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Convertible with 2+2 seats and was sold from 1969 to 1973.
    It is also joint 43rd in The Most Powerful Cars From The 1970s.

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