1983 Volkswagen Quantum GL5

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Rank: #14

Class: Mellow Cars

0-60 Time: 12.6 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 #14, the 1983 Volkswagen Quantum GL5 races 0-60 mph in 12.6 seconds. Sports cars that fall within this range of acceleration are categorized as Mellow Cars.

It falls behind the #13 ranked 1983 Mazda 626 Coupe by 0.2 seconds and pulls ahead of the #15 ranked 1983 Toyota Camry LE by just hundredths of a second.

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 1983 Volkswagen Quantum GL5 vs. 1983 Toyota Camry LE, you would WIN by just hundredths of a second!

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 1983.

Vehicle information

Year: 1983

Make: Volkswagen

Model: Quantum GL5

Engine: I-5

Horsepower: 100

Torque: 112

Transmission: 3A

Curb Weight: 2660

City MPG:

Highway MPG: 21

MSRP: $13,980

Performance statistics

Tags: FWD

Class: Mellow Cars

Rank: #226

Best 0-60 Time: 12.6 seconds

Best ¼ Mile: 18.8 seconds

@ speed: 73.0 mph

Best Top Speed: 105.0 mph

Best Skid Pad: 0.8 G

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