Standings for Fastest Cars Under $30,000 Lotus
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The top 10 fastest cars are lined up from fastest to slowest by their 0 to 60 times. We bring you this list of Cars Under $30K based on the best estimates from trusted sources, including Car & Driver, Motor Trend, Road & Track and more.
Ranked at #1, the 1976 Lotus Esprit M70 races 0-60 mph in 6.8 seconds. Sports cars that fall within this range of acceleration are categorized as Spirited Cars.
It pulls ahead of the #2 ranked 1977 Lotus Sprint by 2.9 seconds and the #3 ranked 1961 Lotus Seven by 7.5 seconds.
Before getting in the driver's seat of one of these cars and punching the gas, you should know where you stand. In a race from 0-60 mph between 1976 Lotus Esprit M70 vs. 1977 Lotus Sprint, you would WIN by 2.9 seconds!
If you are thinking about going head to head with another Lotus, make sure you know your competition. Find out where your car ranks against the top 10 fastest cars from 1976.
We provide the most comprehensive collection of zero to 60 times, comparisons and class standings. Our proprietary 0-60 time calculations are based on the best estimates from several of the premier sources, including Motor Trend, Road & Track, Car & Driver and more. The data presented by Sportscar Standings are estimates only, are not guaranteed to be accurate, and are subject to change at any time.