Here Are My 12 Favorite 1980s Performance Cars
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Here are Doug DeMuro's favorite 1980s performance cars! The 1980s weren't a great generation of performance cars, but some were really special -- and today I'm going through my favorite 1980s performance cars!
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Gotta love Doug. Makes a video about achieving his lifetime dream and then it’s back to business as usual. One of the few successful CZcamsrs to always remain humble.
Well, that dream is not particularly cheap to maintain after all 😄 But you gotta love his down-to-earth personality!
He really is the Keanu Reeves of CZcams
A true Journalist
@@benmolnar1259 With the recent investment in cars and bids he could have taken a break at least but he doesn't sooo
@@kenniboii192 Idk why this makes sense, but it does
I get that the 959 is not on the list, but the 911 Turbo of the 80s (930 series with the iconic 3.3l Turbo flat-six) is THE ultimate and most iconic Porsche of the 80s and definetly would deserve a spot on this list (and probably a very high ranking spot).
While we are in Germany might as well take a peek at the bmw M1, also form the late late 80s but this car is brilliant, i love it, for me it makes the top 5 easily, however a countach or a F40 is arguably cooler than the M1.
And the 928S series.
Dude the 1st 7 cars on this list are my grandmothers top performance cars of the 1980's.
This list is a travesty
Yeah the 959 certainly should have been on the list and in the top 3. It's not my list and even though I do love me a good hot hatch, did we need two slots taken up by them? Also the Z1, just no. I'm actually a BMW fanboy. I've got a 1994 325is and a 2003 330XI sitting outside now, but all the Z1 has going for it really is the odd doors. I can't see picking it over a 959.
But as the title says: “My favorite performance cars of the 1980’s”. If it didn’t make the list, it wasn’t one of Doug’s favorites.
Unless you are a big porche-head, 911s don't seem particularly 80s. They are just kind of... continuous...
Like, they probably deserve to be on the list of 12 most iconic cars of the last 50 years - but not so much a particular decade.
The Renault 5 Turbo 2 is a awesome 80's car. The Lancia is iconic, great list Doug.
For some reason when I was growing up, the Testarosa captured my imagination way more than the F40 did.
Miami Vice was probably part of the reason..
That was true for everyone. I think you had to be a real car nerd to even know what the F40 was. Countach and Testarossa posters were on every 2nd teen boy's bedroom wall, nobody had posters of the F40. It was basically unknown.
Captured Sir-Mix-A-Lot's imagination more than the F40 too!
Same here. I was fascinated by those side strakes.
I think the F40 has always been expensive, I know when they were released there was something like a 3 year wait list, however, the Testarossa was made in pretty large numbers (over 10,000) for a Ferrari so they were fairly cheap. I recall them being down to $25,000-$30,000 for a long time. Also reviews say they’re quite a bit more comfortable than other cars of the era like Countachs. Apparently they drive closer to a grand tourer than a sports car
I always like the Ford Cosworth RS Sierra. Its a super cool 80s performance car that everyone has forgotten about for some reason which is surprising considering that if you wanted to win a touring car championship anywhere in the mid to late 80s, it was the car you had to have.
Was about to suggest this one also
I’m absolutely pissed that ford didn’t sell the Seirra Cosworh in the US or any cool Euro cars like the Renault 5 etc
@@ammarisrar2005 You had the Merkur Xr4Ti -- very close to a Cosworth (30 hp less) -- 4 cylinder turbo too. Probably Cosworth would be expensive and not emissions legal.
Also the Renault turbo 5
Owned an 84 Xr4ti and loved it back when I was 25 in early 90’s. Had 2.4 turbo and was a fun two door hatchback with the double wing spoiler. Tons of interior room especially in the back seat despite being a 2door. Remember my dad after borrowing the car telling me how it chirped tires in second and third
Honorable mention to the 1989 Honda Civic CRX SiR, with the legendary B16A engine. That thing produced 100 hp for each liter displaced, an impressive figure for naturally aspirated engines even by today's standards.
Civics digust me because how people mod them.
@@bonbonjovi4836 then its the people who modify them disgust you not the car...
1984-1986 first generation Honda SRX were cool small two seater. 1984 & 1985 had carburetor (with 100 rubber hoses for emission control) that wore out before engine and car. Only place find one now is west coast that’s somewhat rust free.
@@Rom3_29 why can you only find them in the northwest?
Waited all video and not crx 😭 as a crz owner I was triggered
It's great to see the name of my beloved hometown PRAHA (Prague) on Doug's T-shirt ❤️ I've thought he wears just T-shirts with cars 😀 I wish one day Doug will come to Czechia and make a review of Skoda or the supercar Praga.
Visited Prague in 2019 and absolutely loved it!
Praha is in my top 10 favorites cities...
Many times I was thinking, what car should Doug review in the Czech republic, it would be great if he would come, so this t-shirt surprised me. As far as I know, he doesn't have a video from Czechia, or Europe, with some special cars, or does he?
Next video: This a Tatra... 🤗
2:05 BMW Z1
3:00 Peugeot 205 GTI
4:27 Audi Quattro
5:34 Nissan Skyline GTR
6:48 E30 BMW M3
8:05 Dodge Omni GLHS
9:40 Buick Grand National
11:07 Lancia Delta Integrale
12:59 Vector W8
14:03 Ferrari 288 GTO
15:35 Lamborghini Countach
16:45 Ferrari F40
20:00 How could you forget the Foxbody? #1
Ruined the whole video the second I go to the comments. Thanks
Is that kinda like a spoiler alert?
You should've just written the brand or car 1, car 2, car 3 etc.
But thanks for the effort, i guess?
AMG Hammer?? 😢
Love the Miami Vice reference on the thumbnail. The 80's ROCK! Great Video Doug!
I’d say the 80’s Toyota MR2 is a great sports car too. Had one for a few years, so underrated and it’s a blast to drive. Lightweight, mid-engine RWD manual (same engine as the original AE86), revs to 7500 rpm, with optional open T-top roof and optional supercharger, tons of fun 😊
The Lancia Delta Integrale is a nice choice on the list too
And you can get the AW11 with a supercharger too! The interior is actually quite spacious and comfortable because it has the boxy feel. Feels quick as well
I drove the original MR2 for a while. It wasn’t in great shape and overheated a lot, but it was the most fun car to drive I have ever experienced.
The MR2 (AW11) is one of the best cars I have owned. It is a better sports car than the BMW M2 I have now. I miss it sometimes... :)
I agree, i always loved the first MR2, now that you mention it, it should've at least gotten a mention.
Helped my buddy get his Mk1 MR2 running after 13 years sitting in his garage. Had to pull the fuel tank to clean out the varnish. That was an adventure in misery, as the tank is in the interior tunnel between the seats. But once the fuel system was flushed with fresh gas it fired right up! Great little car!
BTW - As you know, it is a low, LOW car. I was getting mild anxiety attacks driving in rush hour traffic with it. You couldn't see over the hood of a Camry parked next to you in traffic! All you saw in the rear view mirror of a following truck is the bumper. Great car to drive on a twisty road. Not so much for bumper-to-bumper traffic!
I liked my '87 Toyota Supra Turbo.
Also always liked the '87 Toyota Trueno AE86, which was out in the 80's and way cooler than half the cars on this list.
The fact that the AE86 isn't on this list is just sad. That car is absolutely legendary.
@@bill2364 100%. It should be in the Top 5 and is a way cooler, better, and more iconic car than quite a few included in this list. It's seriously confusing. 😕
I get that it's Doug's personal favorites but some of his opinions are so far out in left field they just leave you scratching your head. Like, maybe he really doesn't know as much about cars as it seems?
The Lancia 037 is the best 80s designed car imo, such an iconic 80s design. The RS200, Renault 5 Turbo, 944 Turbo are great too.
Thank you so much for calling out the foxbody Mustang as a favorite car of that era. I'm the original owner of my '91 5.0 and I've taken care of it, it's nice. To this day, every time I get in it and fire it up, I half giggle to myself knowing how much fun I'm about to have. The Cobra was a 1993 model year only. I want one.
Maybe Doug would review it.
80's and early 90's mustang GT's were called Cobra in Canada.
Awesome! Keep taking care of it!
@@clothestravel Probably wouldn't work out. Doug doesn't review modified cars. You know, like a Lincoln Town Car with a Terminator engine in it.
Didn't even mention the Renault R5 Turbo's. Those cars are legendary.
And the mk1 Golf GTI was a great 70s car
You could probably fill the entire list with European hot hatches.
Glad you put the Buick GN on the list. I honestly thought of that first. I'm shocked the Dodge Omni is on this list, as a good friend had one and it was a HORRIBLE beater. I still want a z31 300ZX. I very much was in fear of any black and white Fox Body Mustang, knowing full well they could be behind me with the red lights flashing at any second.
Not exactly in 80s but few of my favorites are VW Corrado VR6, GMC Syclone and Nissan 300ZX. Anway, I love that Lancia and have always loved that design.
Love those random videos where Doug lectures us on other topics beside the cars reviews.
BTW, you better park that Carrera GT behind you in your next videos :D
I dislike these videos much more
So he park the Carrera outside when he is filming this? Must be jumpy when he eats a tire screeching outside.
Loved the video. All the childhood dreams in one clip :)
Honorable mention of some British cars from the era: Lotus Esprit Turbo and Aston Martin Virage / V8 Vantage Zagato
Yes I was surprised that the Lotus Espirit wasn't mentioned. I LOVE the look of the 1989 Espirit SE, like in Pretty Woman. BEAUTIFUL car IMO. I see Lambos (obviously tremendous cars) every day in Miami, but when I see a prestine Espirit, THAT puts a smile on my face. :-)
Who else fell in love with the Countach when watching the "Cannonball Run" movies as a kid?
The one everyone forgets is the Vauxhall Lotus Carlton. The legendary Ford Sierra Cosworth had around 200bhp, the Carlton had, I believe, 377bhp.
Ferrari Testarossa is iconic and should have been on the list. The Toyota MR2 and Honda CR-X should have been as well. Crazy good fun cars. Not a Porsche fan, but the 959 was the supercar that ushered in what Porsche would later aspire to.
Cr-x was a basic car back then...
100%. I thought the Testa would be #1, it’s the coolest looking car in history (imo) and he even had the Sonny Crocket photoshop! Really disappointed
@@Planag7 European and Japanese market ones were THE hot hatches with their 1.6 130 horsepower and VTEC 160 horsepower engines. Crazy fast for that time with like 800 kilograms of weight. In Serbia they were literally called coffins, for obvious reasons.
@@E3T7 Yup, along with the Countach it was THE wall poster car of the 80s.
Totally agree!
I guess Doug just doesn't like those cars as much as those that made his list.
need a top 10 for each decade!!
YES, agree! I also look forward to a similar video for the best cars of the 90s and also for one about the 2000s.
Glad to see the 5.0 make it on the list. For me, 1986 was a milestone year that signaled the resurgence of performance for Mustangs, Camaros and Corvettes which meant performance was back for the masses and I’m glad to see the Mustang got a spot on the list.
Love the Sunday chats above all your other content! Keep ‘em coming!
Surprised the 959 didn't make this list. I don't think it's obscure to car people, especially when you know about its link to the Show and Display rule.
Especially as the F40 seemed at the time a get rich quick special edition - most going straight to celeb show rooms.
Wanted to just make the same comment... You were faster 😉. For me personally the 959 is THE greatest car of the 80s.
Also missing the Mercedes 560 SEC... At least in the honorable mentions
His rationale for skipping it was straight-up uncut bovine excrement. The Ferrari 288 was easily more obscure - heck the GLHS was more obscure! It would've made more sense to not include it because it wasn't available in North America. Still wouldn't have been a legit objection, but better than what he cited
@@ironymatt The Peugeot and Lancia weren't sold in the US, so that's not a valid reason for leaving off the 959.
@@johnsizemore7579 exactly - he was full of it
Shame you didn’t include the Lotus Turbo Esprit. Thinking that some of the other cars could have easily lost their place for the Turbo Esprit. It was head to head with the Ferrari 308 back then.
The Esprit and the Porsche 959 id say are locks for Top 80’s Performance Cars. But I guess Doug like the ugly hatchbacks
Absolutely, especially the Essex Turbo released in 1980. What a car!
The 80's Esprit was better looking than the latter models too.
This list sucks. Haha.
Glad you included the 205GTi, I rented the 1.9 version for a weekend in the late 80s and it was the most fun I've ever had driving a car.
For me the 959 has to be top 5, but then I think because of the import restrictions, it was much better known and understood by Europeans. I would also put the Contach at 1. Simply because it kinda defined the eighties, I also prefer the 288 over the F40 which I was never a great fan of. The Hot Hatch thing was great, I had quite a few and all were great fun
The Testatossa was really the ultimate 80s car. Wild styling, actually came out in the 80s (unlike the Countach), big V12, great historic name. I love the 288 and the F40, but neither really scream "1980s!" like the Testarossa did.
you're either 4'8 or you never sat in one
@@Hyperlink1337 I have long legs and long arms, which it seems is what the Italians were designing for in the 1980s.
Porsche 959 is too low volume and obscure, but Vector makes the list? Come on! I love the Vector, but the 959 and the F40 literally had the best performance the 80’s had to offer! Great video as always, and I enjoyed watching, but snubbing my favorite all time car? I just had to say something.
Love these videos Doug!
One of your top most interesting vids IMO , Doug!! Thanks!
The Buick GN is an unbelievable car that I would love to own!
Great video Doug !!my personal favorite made your number 6 slot Buick Grand National absolutely a beast especially 1986-1987 the last 2 years just looks sinister!! Looks plain evil like it wants to come out ,and fight !! Absolutely loved your review on it !! Kind of though you might pick one up for your garage!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💯💯
The GNX was incredible!
One thing that added to its appeal is that we knew it wasn't going to be around long. By '86, the car crowd knew that the RWD 2nd gen Regal was going to be supplanted soon by an FWD successor, and that the GN wasn't likely to reappear on the new platform. Thus, it had an "awesome but doomed" aura about it.
Do i remember wrong or could it beat an ferrari f40 on 1/4mile?
I have an 86 TTYPE
Surprised Doug didn't mention the C4 Corvette, since I know he loves the way that they look.
I remember getting an F40 Hot Wheels car when I was 2 or 3 years old, and 30+ years later it's still the first car that comes to mind when I think of supercars.
I share the same fond memory. That was one of my favorite Hot Wheels cars as a young child.
I would've included Porsche 911 Turbo, and probably Lotus Esprit Turbo, excluding pseudocars like the Vector W8, and some other cars
The Esprit suffers from being a bit obscure in the US. I think there is an argument that later models that are vastly better can remove a car from the list. To that end, the 90’s 930 911 likely takes that cake. My shock on the list is the missing 89 Miata.
AMG Hammer is a cool 80s car
Just Perfect, great cars and great presentation Doug DeMuro.
Doug: The Integrale is a car I've always been afraid at the cost of maintaining it.
Also Doug: THIS, it MY Porsche Carrera GT. :)
great review as always. The dodge omni. In the uk we had this as a talbot horizon. and the powerful one was the sunbeam lotus.
Fwiw the sunbeam lotus is a wildly different car than the GLHS. Very very very different focus (think 60s Italian vs 60s Detroit)
The Sunbeam was based off the Hillman Avenger, wasn't it?
Strangely, though they look the same, they share no parts at all.
The Sunbeam looks almost identical at a glance but they're totally different cars - one RWD one FWD. The Horizon/Omni were basically the same car underneath on both sides of the Atlantic, though. They're probably all extinct now, but the base engine in early Omnis was the Simca four. That was the last Simca anything sold in the US. Another weird fact: the optional engine came from VW. It wasn't until a few years later that Chrysler developed their own American four cylinder.
@@danmccarthy4700 yes it was based on the avenger.
I feel like we’re in for a treat now that Doug has an investment. Love this content
Great list. Much overlap with my own.
Others:RS2000, AMG Hammer, Callaway Corvette, LM002
Great vid love these
First gen GTI was my first car. That and Ozark back/gravel roads were the best education.
Carroll Shelby was involved in creating the GLH too. He wanted to make it faster which led to the GLHS.
I came here to say this -- you beat me to it.
My dad had a GLH when I was 14 (around 1994) and he would pick us up from basketball practice and rip it
I've owned over 5 2.2 turbo chrysler's. Used to piss of 5.ooooooo's all day long
@@dobledekersoulwrekr I sold them back in the day. They handled like a go kart as well.
I have to disagree with Doug. The quality, although not world class, was far from trash.
Kudos for including the Buick GN on your 12 Favorites of the 80's list! Being a teen during that decade wasn't much fun as a car lover, but when the GN came out, I knew I had to have one someday, since I was already in the Buick camp driving a black '69 Skylark...great video!
Glad you mentioned the RX-7. I had the second gen model and loved how it drove, even with manual steering. A very accessible sport coupe in that era, and the accessibility of something that cool made it special.
It was nice to see the RX-7 get a little recognition. Seems like Doug has a lot of bias toward european cars.
Such a great list Doug. You have to follow it up with 10 to 20 list of 1980’s cars. Iconic 80’s cars when you associate the 1980’s to cars also include the Red Ferrari 308 GTS ( Magnum P.I) White Ferrari Testarossa (Miami Vice) Black 1982 Pontiac Trans -Am (Knight Rider) and 1984-1987 White Corvette (The A-Team) all featured in our favorite T.V shows. They all sound great with V8 sounds when they are pushed which is part of the charm in these cars.
For me, since the 1980s performance by today's standard was meh, I'd go with a Porsche 944 turbo -- due to the handling. Arguably one of the best handling cars in history.
Great list Doug, but I’m sorry but this is definitely missing the Mercedes AMG Hammer. What a cool and special car.
And personally, if I wanted to add a bit of weird in here I’d include the Merkur XR4Ti, even if it’s a rebadged Sierra. It’s a weird forgotten brand attempt by Ford
Loving the expansive format.
I’ve asked before. Why have you never done a review on a Ferrari 288 GTO? That is the most beautiful most iconic and absolute favorite car ever!
As a Testarossa owner, to me the biggest missing car is the Porsche 930! (I love my car, but I'd take a 288 GTO or an F40 any day. I would also love a red 930 to go with my red TR).
His list sucks. 😂
Doug, definitely I enjoy more this videos than the reviews, please don't stop making them!!!!!
I know it'll probably never happen but I hope Doug reviews an M1 someday 🙏
18:42 The Lamborgini Yalpa looks like a car from Cyberpunk 2077
Would love to see a review on #13-fox body mustang. They were one of the cars that ruled the streets in the 80s and obtainable enough where a generation of young kids wanted one. I was lucky to own 4 of them, starting with my first car as a teenager, and they hold a special place in my memories.
You are one cool dude💯
dat ending - fooox boooody !!! love doug.
Great list, Doug. Now make more of these videos for every decade after the 80’s. Thanks!
I am glad you recognize the 300zx. I had and unfortunately wrecked my 84 Turbo. Just an amazing car with lots of features ahead of it's time.
Sweet. I owned an 84 Anniversary 300ZX for a while back in 1987. Would love to find a mint one these days.
I picked up an 87 for cheap last year and love it!
My personal favorite is my 1984 corvette with a 383 stroker engine and a stick shift. The 383 really makes that car go. And the later ZR1 C4’s had pretty insane performance for its day too
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Love the fact you have your dog sitting in the Ford GT 40 in the background at the beginning!
Doug slipped in a pic of the SVO Mustang, thanks Doug!
My fav 80s car I had one!
Great call on the Z1 Doug. Totally more deserving to be on a performance car list than the RUF Yellowbird, Porsche 959, or BMW M1. Those doors are worth at least 125hp…
It’s his opinion…. It says, “my favorite 1980’s cars.” Not, “the best 1980’s cars.”
@@Ocean-blvd. It also says “performance”. Then Doug immediately admits the Z1 is not a performance car. I mean, at that point why not include 90s cars? Clearly the title doesn’t mean anything anymore. Why stop at “performance”?
@@John_Hoover it doesn’t have to mean, “performance car.” It could be that he just like how it performs. Like a Mazda, it’s not technically a performance car, but it has good performance (weight distribution, handling, acceleration, etc.)
@@Ocean-blvd. And when Doug likes when an SUV performs well with fuel economy, cargo capacity, and ride quality, does that make them “performance” SUVs? Of course not.
The traits you mentioned the Miata does well in are some of the predominant qualities drivers look for in a performance car. By Doug’s own admission, the Z1 is not a “performance car”… the exact purpose of this list. If not, let’s start including those SUVs that “performed” so well. How about we throw a Jeep Grand Cherokee on this list? Those performed quite well back in their day.
Happy to see the Lancia Delta Integrale included on this list. Arguably the greatest rally car of all time. Lancia won six consecutive manufacturer’s championships while they were using The Integrale, a record they may never be beaten.
I know I want one. And will never have one.
More than that it is THE greatest hot hatch of all time. It is the quintessential hot hatch. A lot of people don’t realise the level of performance it had at the time also. The Evo 2 was super car fast and is comparable to todays Fiesta ST keeping up with a Ferrari Roma.
I prefer the Delta S4.
@@RedLP5000S The car that ended Group B. When Lancia took it a bit too far in an ill-fated attempt to catch the dominant Peugeot 205 T16.
@@MrTWICETHEPRESHA Agreed… the greatest hot hatch ever! And one of my personal favorite cars of all time.
Really cool building in the clip of the f40 and Doug's yellow defender
Doug another great list, the 1981 280ZX turbo was a pretty great performance car and there wasn't much around 1981 that could beat that car it also had these great-looking one-year only Wheels. My best friend's father had one of the first ones produced and shockingly let us 2 eighteen-year-olds take it for a spin.
We can kinda see Group B's importance reflected in this list.
I would love to see Doug review a Delta S4 Stradale.
Can't talk about 80's performance without referencing to group B 😊
I'm actually surprised there wasn't at least a mention of the DMC DeLorean. Although prob not one of your top 12, I think it was a truly iconic sports car of the 80s
Even if I am French and I appreciate that Doug mention the Peugeot 205 GTI... Frankly, the DeLorean DMC12 was just amazing ! Kids in the 80's, Back to the future's movie had directly putted this car in my top 12 of the 80's !
@@mikls6830 agreed, although I really do love the Peugeot
Great list Doug. I love, love, love the Audi GT and the VW GTI, the Integrale is badass too. And of course the 288 GTO is my favorite.
Doug: There were no good performance cars of the 80s.
Also Doug: These 80s performance cars were so awesome!!!
Happy to see the MK1 GTI on the list. I doubt I'll ever sell mine. It still puts a big smile on my face every time I drive it even though any modern Kia will probably smoke it off the line.
Though it's a 1970's sports car, not a 1980's thing (even though it was also made in 1980's) since it was launched in 1976.
@@tuukkamard446 Definitely true, but they weren't available in the US, where Doug and I are from, until 1983. Mine is a 1983 US model built in Pennsylvania I changed the fenders, lights, and bumpers to look like a Euro 1976 model.
@@biosfearmag Well done! I bet that's an amazing car. It's crazy it took 7 long years for the GTI to get to the States!
R5 Turbo...the most iconic 80's car
I've watched every I'd u have ever made on CZcams and I love them...... Except for your collaboration vids.
I'm so glad it's the F40, Dug your list is spot on.
I would switch 1 & 2 being that the Countach was the 80's Supercar, it created the definition. It was literally on every poster everywhere. Like the F40 to the 959, The Countach is iconic even there are twice as many around as the F40. It created the Testarossa to out 80s/ Supercar the Lamborghini (Boxster/Testarossa was V12 rear engine because of it)
Doug may have been trying to have a not-obvious #1, which might account for the Countach's silver medal. If the criteria were historically significant 80s performance cars, then the Countach would have come in ahead of the F40, in my opinion.
Surprised he didn't mention the AMG Hammer either. Disappointed the 959 wasn't here but he explained it. Awesome list aside that
Hummer, a Performance Car?? :)
@@RobG001 Mercedes AMG Hammer. 380hp executive sedan in the mid 80's.
yeah the C126 560 SEC AMG is one of my all time favorites. How could he missed that
Great list
Damn I remember my Dodge Omni sittin on Shnitzer rims with 2 15 inch subwoofers in a speaker box in the back with a Zeus Amp with an Alpine pullout radio & gooseneck eq-those were the days...
Who also remembers the MERCURY CAPRI?
Doug's the type of guy to do a list of top 12
Can you do this for the 90’s?
So happy you mentioned the two GTIs
Countach came out in ‘74 which is crazy when you think about the other cars being made that year
BMW M1 deserved a look!
GLHS, Grand National, Delta and the 288 are my favorites from this list. And the SVO. I always thought the F40 looked like a kit car.
288GTO > F40
Doug, in the intro you included the Ferrari F40 as a 1990's car but it was was on sale from 1987 to 1992.
The reason for me why the F40 is special is that Ferrari kept it as a racing car even though it was a production car. They stripped everything out, even down to door handles, where it just had a piece of string you pulled to open the door on the inside and no carpeting because carpet added weight. I'm surprised it's sprayed red, I am sure they could have saved maybe 1KG of weight if they just left the red paint off but yeah, this is definitely one of the most special Ferrari's and one of the most special cars ever made. It's just perfect.
Your timeline of automotive desirables over the decades is on point. 👌
The 288 GTO is one of the most beautiful cars ever made, it's timeless.
The 288 didn't only evolve into the f40, they built a 288 GTO Evolution that was basically a test mule FOR the F40
Pantera GT5? Such a sick car! A little surprised there wasn't a quick honorable mention at the end. Maybe because the original Pantera debuted in the 70s? Who knows.
Also mention the 1989 Trans Am 20th Anniversary that also came with the V6 turbo found in the Grand National, Syclone and Typhoon
I’m sure most of us knew what number 1 was gonna be before we even started the video 😊
I made my own list right before watching the video and you mentioned all of them. The only one I thought about that I didn't expect you to mention is the Lotus Espirit Turbo. I just found out that the model I liked was designed by Peter Stevens, who later worked on the Mclaren F1.
The Esprit is such a pretty car. Maybe he didn't mention it because it was built in the 70s and produced for 30 years - I think most of the cars on his list were produced mainly in the 80s.
What! No Porsche 930 Turbo??? That was one of the most significant and desired '80's performance cars 🤯
I grew up in 80s Chryslers. My dads 85 Lazer was pretty cool. It was the top spec turbo.
My favorite 1980's car is a 2021 gmc denali
LOL
LAUGH
How could you have possibly omitted the porsche 959?
Missing from the list in addition to Doug's "also rans". Lotus Esprit Turbo, Porsche 930 Turbo, Chevy Corvette ZR-1, Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth
Excellent list. One great thing about this era, is that the progress from the low tech and frankly bad cars of 70's to the emergence of "modern" cars in the early 90's was also a golden era for automotive journalism. Magazines like Car and Driver, Road and Track and Automobile in the US would do these comparison tests and the differences were sometimes huge. This gave journalists great material so those seven-mid-sized-sedan-comparos were great fun to read. When big steps forward came, essentially recovering performance that had existed before emissions and fuel economy became priorities, it was just tremendously exciting. There were also huge steps forward in handling and ergonomics as well, and you could tell how excited the editors of those magazines were. I remember in 1981 when I started reading Road and Track, it was extremely difficult for American journalists to get into a Countach, BB512 or M1 at all. They seemed like half car, half myth. As global regulations aligned and it got easier to import or officially sell the top exotics, like the Testarossa, again it was tremendously exciting for the reader as the stories became more vivid.