80s Best Power/Weight

Highest Power To Weight 80s Cars

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The Highest Power / Weight Cars From The 1980s

The Highest Power / Weight Cars From The 1980s

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These cars have the highest power-to-weight of all 1980s production cars.

  1. 1986 Ford RS200 Evolution

    Power-to-Weight: 4.55 lb/hp

    1st
    (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
    lb
    2,601 lbs
    Rear Mid - AWD
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    With a power-to-weight ratio of 4.55 lb/hp, the Ford RS200 Evolution takes first 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.

  2. 1985 Audi Sport quattro S1 E2

    Power-to-Weight: 5.08 lb/hp

    2nd
    (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
    lb
    2,403 lbs
    Front - AWD
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    With a power-to-weight ratio of 5.08 lb/hp, the Audi Sport quattro S1 E2 takes second 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 Ferrari F40

    Power-to-Weight: 5.38 lb/hp

    3rd
    (1987 - 1993)
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    2.9 L V8 Bi-Turbo
    
    201 mph
    
    4.1 seconds
    
    472 hp
    
    19 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    lb
    2,535 lbs
    Rear Mid - RWD
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    With a power-to-weight ratio of 5.38 lb/hp, the Ferrari F40 takes third place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1987 to 1993.
    It is also 4th in The Highest Torque Cars From The 1980s.

  4. 1987 RUF CTR (Yellowbird)

    Power-to-Weight: 5.47 lb/hp

    4th
    (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
    lb
    2,535 lbs
    Rear - RWD
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    With a power-to-weight ratio of 5.47 lb/hp, the RUF CTR (Yellowbird) takes fourth 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.

  5. 1985 Renault Maxi 5 Turbo

    Power-to-Weight: 5.51 lb/hp

    5th
    (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
    lb
    1,984 lbs
    Rear Mid - RWD
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    With a power-to-weight ratio of 5.51 lb/hp, the Renault Maxi 5 Turbo takes fifth 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.

  6. 1987 Porsche 959 S

    Power-to-Weight: 5.86 lb/hp

    6th
    (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
    lb
    2,976 lbs
    Rear - AWD
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    With a power-to-weight ratio of 5.86 lb/hp, the Porsche 959 S takes sixth 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.

  7. 1989 Vector W8 TwinTurbo

    Power-to-Weight: 5.88 lb/hp

    7th
    (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
    lb
    3,527 lbs
    Rear Mid - RWD
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    With a power-to-weight ratio of 5.88 lb/hp, the Vector W8 TwinTurbo takes seventh 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.

  8. 1984 Ferrari GTO

    Power-to-Weight: 6.64 lb/hp

    8th
    (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
    lb
    2,623 lbs
    Rear Mid - RWD
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    With a power-to-weight ratio of 6.64 lb/hp, the Ferrari GTO takes eighth 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.

  9. 1985 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV S

    Power-to-Weight: 7.32 lb/hp

    9th
    (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
    lb
    3,285 lbs
    Rear Mid - RWD
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    With a power-to-weight ratio of 7.32 lb/hp, the Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV S takes ninth 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.

  10. 1989 TVR 450 SE

    Power-to-Weight: 7.79 lb/hp

    10th
    (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
    lb
    2,491 lbs
    Front - RWD
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    With a power-to-weight ratio of 7.79 lb/hp, the TVR 450 SE takes joint tenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Convertible with 2 seats and was sold from 1989 to 1993.
    It is also 9th in The Quickest Accelerating Cars Of The 1980s.

  11. 1987 Porsche 959

    Power-to-Weight: 7.79 lb/hp

    11th
    (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
    lb
    3,452 lbs
    Rear - AWD
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    With a power-to-weight ratio of 7.79 lb/hp, the Porsche 959 takes joint tenth 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.

  12. 1988 Lamborghini Countach 25th Aniversario

    Power-to-Weight: 7.82 lb/hp

    12th
    (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
    lb
    3,505 lbs
    Rear Mid - RWD
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    With a power-to-weight ratio of 7.82 lb/hp, the Lamborghini Countach 25th Aniversario takes twelfth 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.

  13. 1987 TVR 420SEAC

    Power-to-Weight: 8.29 lb/hp

    13th
    (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
    lb
    2,491 lbs
    Front - RWD
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    With a power-to-weight ratio of 8.29 lb/hp, the TVR 420SEAC takes thirteenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Convertible with 2 seats and was sold from 1987 to 1989.
    It is also 18th in The Fastest TVR Cars Ever.

  14. 1969 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato

    Power-to-Weight: 8.41 lb/hp

    14th
    (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
    lb
    3,638 lbs
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a power-to-weight ratio of 8.41 lb/hp, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato takes fourteenth 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.

  15. 1978 Lamborghini Countach LP400S

    Power-to-Weight: 8.51 lb/hp

    15th
    (1978 - 1982)
    ...ch LP400S
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    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
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    With a power-to-weight ratio of 8.51 lb/hp, the Lamborghini Countach LP400S takes fifteenth 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. 1987 Chevrolet Callaway Corvette B2K (C4)

    Power-to-Weight: 8.55 lb/hp

    16th
    (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
    lb
    3,439 lbs
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a power-to-weight ratio of 8.55 lb/hp, the Chevrolet Callaway Corvette B2K takes sixteenth 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. 1982 Lamborghini Countach LP500S

    Power-to-Weight: 8.82 lb/hp

    17th
    (1982 - 1985)
    ...ch LP500S
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    4.8 L V12
    
    182 mph
    
    5.2 seconds
    
    370 hp
    
    12.2 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    8.5 ft3
    lb
    3,263 lbs
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a power-to-weight ratio of 8.82 lb/hp, the Lamborghini Countach LP500S takes seventeenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1982 to 1985.
    It is also 12th in The Fastest Cars From The 1980s.

  18. 1984 Audi Sport quattro S1

    Power-to-Weight: 9.26 lb/hp

    18th
    (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
    lb
    2,800 lbs
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a power-to-weight ratio of 9.26 lb/hp, the Audi Sport quattro S1 takes eighteenth place.
    It's a 2 door AWD Coupé with 2+2 seats and was sold from 1984 to 1985.
    It is also joint 12th in The Quickest Accelerating Cars Of The 1980s.

  19. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB

    Power-to-Weight: 9.42 lb/hp

    19th
    (1976 - 1981)
    ...512 BB
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    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 power-to-weight ratio of 9.42 lb/hp, the Ferrari 512 BB takes joint nineteenth 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.

  20. 1969 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

    Power-to-Weight: 9.42 lb/hp

    20th
    (1969 - 1989)
    ...8 Vantage
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    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 power-to-weight ratio of 9.42 lb/hp, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage takes joint nineteenth 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.

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