1978 BMW 320i Alpina

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Rank: #4

Class: 1978

0-60 Time: 8.5 seconds

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The top 10 fastest cars from 1978 are ranked from fastest to slowest based on their 0-60 times. We crunched the numbers from the best estimates of several premier resources, including Motor Trend, Road & Track, Car & Driver and more.

Pulling up at #4 in this class is the 1978 BMW 320i Alpina, which races 0-60 mph in 8.5 seconds. Sports cars with this rate of acceleration are generally classified as Tame Cars.

It lags behind the #3 ranked 1978 Porsche 928 by 1.5 seconds and darts ahead of the #5 ranked 1978 Jaguar XJ12L by 0.3 seconds.

Whether you are behind the wheel of one of these cars or happen to spot one in the next lane over, think twice before you step on the gas pedal. In a race from 0-60 mph between 1978 BMW 320i Alpina vs. 1978 Jaguar XJ12L, you would WIN by 0.3 seconds!

If you happen to roll up next to another BMW, be sure you know what you're up against. Find out where your car stands among the top 10 fastest cars from 1978.

Vehicle information

Year: 1978

Make: BMW

Model: 320i Alpina

Engine: I-4

Horsepower: 160

Torque:

Transmission: 5M

Curb Weight: 2565

City MPG:

Highway MPG: 18.5

MSRP: $19,500

Performance statistics

Tags:

Class: Tame Cars

Rank: #153

Best 0-60 Time: 8.5 seconds

Best ¼ Mile: 16.5 seconds

@ speed: 84.0 mph

Best Top Speed: 0.0 mph

Best Skid Pad: 0.8 G

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