1980s Cars

The second half of the 1970s saw strict fuel economy standards put in place, but technological innovation and pure speed made a comeback in the '80s. By the end of the decade, it was routine for an inexpensive sports car to out-perform even the priciest of early '70s supercars. How many of these still-impressive '80s machines can you name?

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Most Iconic Cars of the 1980s

The list of superlatives for this supercar far exceeds the space for this quiz question. It is the quickest car of the 1980s by a mile and also was the fastest at the time of its introduction, reaching a mind-numbing 197 mph.This road-legal race car is the Porsche 959. -- Answer: Porsche 959 -- #Cars

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Most Iconic Cars of the 1980s

Just 1,311 of this V8-powered supercar were produced between 1987 - 1992. It's capable of accelerating to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds and can reach 199 mph. The legendary Ferrari F40 was produced i honor of the company's 40th anniversary. -- Answer: Ferrari F50 -- #Cars

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Most Iconic Cars of the 1980s

The first dealer-installed navigation system debuted on this model in 1981. It was analog, of course, and not exactly a hot seller, but combined with this car's legendary reliability, it helped propel this model to a 15-year best-selling Japanese import run.Shown here is the second-gen Honda Accord, produced from 1982 - 1985. -- Answer: Honda Accord -- #Cars

1987 Grand National

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Most Iconic Cars of the 1980s

One of the few '80s "muscle cars", this fire-breathing, McLaren-tuned, V8-powered supercar cranks out a whopping 420 lb-ft of torque. It was only produced in 1987.Just 547 Grand National GNXs were produced in 1987. -- Answer: Buick Grand National GNX -- #Cars

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Most Iconic Cars of the 1980s

Others cars on this list may be faster or cooler, but there's no denying the appeal of this economical, front-wheel drive model. After all, it was the best-selling American car of the 1980s.The ubiquitous first-gen Ford Escort was sold from 1981 - 1990. -- Answer: Ford Escort -- #Cars

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Most Iconic Cars of the 1980s

This might be the most infamous car of the last 50 years. Between its legendary unreliability, too-cheap price, and tendency to blow off bridges, you won't find many of this model on the road today.This is the Zastava Koral, or as it was known in America, the Yugo. -- Answer: Yugo GV -- #Cars

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Most Iconic Cars of the 1980s

This model was a perennial "10 Best" and Car of the Year contender from the likes of Car and Driver and Motor Trend. Between its pop-up headlights and rotary engine, few cars then or now are mechanically similar.Introduced in 1985, this is the second-gen Mazda RX-7. -- Answer: Mazda RX-7 -- #Cars

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Most Iconic Cars of the 1980s

The third generation of this model was introduced in 1982, but this special trim level came out in 1985. It featured a series of engine and suspension upgrades, and you could be sure that it was capable of going much faster than its 85 mph speedometer could show. This is the Chevy Camaro IROC-Z. -- Answer: Chevy Camaro IROC-Z -- #Cars

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Most Iconic Cars of the 1980s

If you had to distill the '80s into one single car, this one would probably be it. A legendary appearance in Back to the Future cemented this car's futuristic reputation - even if the modest V6 under the hood only produced 130 hp.Yes, this is the DeLorean DMC-12. No, it does not actually have a flux capacitor. -- Answer: DeLorean DMC-12 -- #Cars

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Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

Most Iconic Cars of the 1980s

As quick as a Porsche but just a fraction of the price, this turbocharged muscle car was actually powered by a V6. It could get to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds, and made the quarter mile in 13.4 seconds.This Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am was a special-edition model made to commemorate Pontiac's 20th anniversary. -- Answer: Pontiac Firebird Trans Am -- #Cars

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Most Iconic Cars of the 1980s

This model was the fastest car in the world upon its introduction in 1982, capable of reaching a ridiculous 182 mph. Just 321 were built through 1984.This is the legendary Lamborghini Countach LP500S. -- Answer: Lamborghini Countach LP500S -- #Cars

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Most Iconic Cars of the 1980s

This Fox-bodied muscle car was the fastest of its kind, capable of a run to 60 in 6.3 seconds and topping out at 137 mph. Production ran from 1987 - 1993.The Ford Mustang 5.0 GT was also adapted to highway patrol usage, seeing as it was capable of running nearly three times the 55 mph spped limit. -- Answer: Ford Mustang GT 5.0 -- #Cars

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Most Iconic Cars of the 1980s

Introduced in 1978, this car was so far ahead of its time that it easily claimed the third-fastest 0-60 time of the decade despite barely any upgrades through 1989. This "Turbo" lives on as one of the decade's top sports cars.This is the 911 Turbo, also known as the Porsche 930. -- Answer: Porsche 911 Turbo -- #Cars

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Most Iconic Cars of the 1980s

Fuel economy was king in the early and mid '80s, and automakers responded to CAFE standards with a series of increasingly efficient models. Introduced in 1985, this model still holds the record for most fuel-efficient all-gasoline model ever made in America.The '86 Chevy Sprint ER was rated at an incredible 44 mpg city and 53 mpg highway, probably due in part to its 48 hp engine. -- Answer: Chevrolet Sprint -- #Cars

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Most Iconic Cars of the 1980s

This street-racing legend helped spawn a culture of import tuners. While it started as a trim level in 1978, shown here is the third-generation 1986 - 1993 series, when it finally became its own model."Fast and the Furious" fans know this one. This is the Toyota Supra. -- Answer: Toyota Supra -- #Cars