1978 Datsun 510
WinnerÂ’'s Circle
The top 10 fastest cars from All 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 #2211 in this class is the 1978 Datsun 510, which races 0-60 mph in 12.7 seconds. Sports cars with this rate of acceleration are generally classified as Mellow Cars.
It lags behind the #2210 ranked 1979 Renault Le Car by 0.1 seconds and darts ahead of the #2212 ranked 1983 Nissan Pulsar NX by 0.1 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 Datsun 510 vs. 1983 Nissan Pulsar NX, you would WIN by 0.1 seconds!
If you happen to roll up next to another Datsun, be sure you know what you're up against. Find out where your car stands among the top 10 fastest cars from 1978.
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