1961 Lotus Seven
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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 #302, the 1961 Lotus Seven races 0-60 mph in 14.3 seconds. Sports cars that fall within this range of acceleration are categorized as Mellow Cars.
It falls behind the #301 ranked 1980 Volvo GL by 0.1 seconds and pulls ahead of the #303 ranked 1982 Peugeot 505 STI 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 1961 Lotus Seven vs. 1982 Peugeot 505 STI, you would WIN by just hundredths of a second!
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 1961.
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