The 15 Coolest Cars Of The 1980s
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The 1980s were a decade of drastic change for the world. It also saw lots of cool changes in the car industry, like a renewed interest in muscle cars and experiments with turbochargers, fuel injection, and all-wheel drive systems.
In celebration of this epic decade, here are 15 of the coolest cars from the ‘80s.
Lamborghini Countach
The Lamborghini Countach is still beloved by fans for its iconic wedge-shaped design.
The Countach was one of the last cars made under the supervision of company founder Ferruccio Lamborghini, and it’s cool factor made it a popular poster in many teenagers' rooms throughout the ‘80s.
Lamborghini Countach (cont’d)
Although the Countach was first designed in 1974, it didn’t hit the American market till 1982. It’s many vents, wings, scoops, and periscope rear-view mirror instantly caught the eye.
Beneath the hood, the Countach was equipped with a V-12 engine that could crank out 370 horsepower and hit a top speed of 185 mph.
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Chevy Corvette C4
With the Corvette C3 receiving lukewarm fanfare, Chevy was feeling the pressure to put out something that would wow people. Luckily, they hit the mark with the C4.
Launched in 1994, the newly designed Corvette featured a digital dashboard and removable Targa top and was more fun to drive than its predecessor.
Chevy Corvette C4 (cont’d)
The C4 was powered by a V-8 engine that produced 205 horsepower and could hit a top speed of 140 mph. The C4 effectively revitalized interest in the Corvette brand and was a hit among consumers, who purchased 350,000 units of the vehicle.
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