1981 Renault 5 Turbo

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Rank: #5

Class: 1981

0-60 Time: 7.7 seconds

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The top 10 fastest cars from 1981 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 #5 in this class is the 1981 Renault 5 Turbo, which races 0-60 mph in 7.7 seconds. Sports cars with this rate of acceleration are generally classified as Spirited Cars.

It lags behind the #4 ranked 1981 Datsun 280ZX Turbo by 0.3 seconds and darts ahead of the #6 ranked 1981 Jaguar XJ-S 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 1981 Renault 5 Turbo vs. 1981 Jaguar XJ-S, you would WIN by 0.1 seconds!

If you happen to roll up next to another Renault, be sure you know what you're up against. Find out where your car stands among the top 10 fastest cars from 1981.

Vehicle information

Year: 1981

Make: Renault

Model: 5 Turbo

Engine: I-4 turbocharged

Horsepower: 160

Torque: 155

Transmission: 5M

Curb Weight: 2180

City MPG:

Highway MPG: 15

MSRP: $28,000

Performance statistics

Tags:

Class: Spirited Cars

Rank: #559

Best 0-60 Time: 7.7 seconds

Best ¼ Mile: 16.0 seconds

@ speed: 89.0 mph

Best Top Speed: 0.0 mph

Best Skid Pad: 0.8 G

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