1979 Volkswagen Rabbit

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Rank: #20

Class: Mellow Cars

0-60 Time: 15.8 seconds

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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 Mellow Cars based on the best estimates from trusted sources, including Car & Driver, Motor Trend, Road & Track and more.

Ranked at #20, the 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit races 0-60 mph in 15.8 seconds. Sports cars that fall within this range of acceleration are categorized as Mellow Cars.

It falls behind the #19 ranked 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit convertible by 1.8 seconds and pulls ahead of the #21 ranked 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible by 1.2 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 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit vs. 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, you would WIN by 1.2 seconds!

If you are thinking about going head to head with another Volkswagen, make sure you know your competition. Find out where your car ranks against the top 10 fastest cars from 1979.

Vehicle information

Year: 1979

Make: Volkswagen

Model: Rabbit

Engine: I-4

Horsepower: 71

Torque: 73

Transmission: 4M

Curb Weight: 1980

City MPG:

Highway MPG: 43

MSRP: $5,585

Performance statistics

Tags:

Class: Mellow Cars

Rank: #334

Best 0-60 Time: 15.8 seconds

Best ¼ Mile: 20.4 seconds

@ speed: 66.0 mph

Best Top Speed: 0.0 mph

Best Skid Pad: 0.7 G

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