1977 Mercedes-Benz 280E
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The top 10 fastest cars from 1977 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 #13 in this class is the 1977 Mercedes-Benz 280E, which races 0-60 mph in 11.4 seconds. Sports cars with this rate of acceleration are generally classified as Mellow Cars.
It lags behind the #12 ranked 1977 Triumph TR7 by 0.2 seconds and darts ahead of the #14 ranked 1977 Saab 99EMS by 0.4 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 1977 Mercedes-Benz 280E vs. 1977 Saab 99EMS, you would WIN by 0.4 seconds!
If you happen to roll up next to another Mercedes-Benz, be sure you know what you're up against. Find out where your car stands among the top 10 fastest cars from 1977.
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