1972 Datsun 510 Trans-Am Racer
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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 Spirited Cars based on the best estimates from trusted sources, including Car & Driver, Motor Trend, Road & Track and more.
Ranked at #2, the 1972 Datsun 510 Trans-Am Racer races 0-60 mph in 7 seconds. Sports cars that fall within this range of acceleration are categorized as Spirited Cars.
It falls behind the #1 ranked 1976 Datsun B210 Racer by 0.3 seconds and pulls ahead of the #3 ranked 1981 Datsun 280 ZX Turbo by 0.4 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 1972 Datsun 510 Trans-Am Racer vs. 1981 Datsun 280 ZX Turbo, you would WIN by 0.4 seconds!
If you are thinking about going head to head with another Datsun, make sure you know your competition. Find out where your car ranks against the top 10 fastest cars from 1972.
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