Can You Identify These Iconic Cars From the '80s?

By: Robin Tyler
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Can You Identify These Iconic Cars From the '80s?
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About This Quiz

The decade that gave us Madonna, Spandex, frozen yogurt and hair metal also gave the world some iconic automobiles. Some of these cruisers were first produced in the 1980s while others were modern reboots of old classics. The cars of the ‘80s still stand out today, and include sleek racers like the Ferrari F40, as well as off-roaders, sedans and more.

The 1980s also saw the birth of the SUV and MPV as well as the ultimate soccer mom vehicle, the mini-van. A wide range of luxury models first came to prominence in the 1980s from a host of automakers, not just in the United States, but also in Europe and Japan. In fact, three Japanese automakers started their luxury lines with just the United States in mind. Think you got the skills to identify these 40 iconic cars from the 1980s?

Don't worry, we'll provide a photo to help you. (Or you can read the hint if you're really stumped.) So get ready. Fasten your seat belt, floor the accelerator pedal, burn some rubber and ace this quiz! Good luck!

Answer These Random Questions and We'll Guess What Car You Had in the '70s 1
Wiki Commons by Sicnag
The vehicle in this image helped give a famous name an '80s boost. What is it?
Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Daihatsu Charmant
Dodge St. Regis
Fiat 126
Toyota Cressida
Wiki Commons by Riley
The second generation of this vehicle proved it could hold its own against Mercedes and BMW. What is it?
Maserati Biturbo
Toyota Cressida
Citroën Axel
Buick Century
Land Rover 90
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Tally ho! Can you tell us the make and model of this vehicle?
Renault 20/30
Opel Omega
Land Rover 90
Range Rover Classic

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Ford Escort
Wiki Commons by Mr.choppers
This car is certainly a legend in Europe. Do you know what it is?
Vauxhall Chevette
Oldsmobile Omega
Peugeot 405
Ford Escort
BMW 315
Youtube by AUTO BILD
Can you name the make and model of this classic '80s car?
BMW 315
Opel Kadett
Toyota Starlet
Nissan S130
Chevrolet Corvette
Wiki Commons by Sicnag
A muscle car classic, can you identify this vehicle?
Saab 99
Lotus Turbo Esprit
Chevrolet Corvette
Vauxhall Belmont

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Toyota Corolla
Wiki Commons by Charlie
One of the best-selling cars of all time, can you identify this '80s model?
SEAT Málaga
Plymouth Voyager
Toyota Corolla
Ford Pinto
Volkswagen Golf Mk II
Wiki Commons by Trogain
Pictured here is one of the decade's most iconic hatchbacks. Can you name it?
Volvo 66
Wartburg 1.3
Shelby Dakota
Volkswagen Golf Mk2
MG Midget
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See if you can name this iconic British open-top sports car.
Pontiac Bonneville
Vauxhall Carlton
Volkswagen Polo
MG Midget

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Acura Legend
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One of the first cars introduced for Nissan's luxury brand, do you know what vehicle this is?
Alfa Romeo 2300
Ford Probe
Acura Legend
Volkswagen Jetta
Ford Tempo
Wiki Commons by IFCAR
The influx of smaller Japanese cars saw an American manufacturer produce this model to compete with them. What is it?
Plymouth Prowler
Chevrolet Nova
AMC Pacer
Ford Tempo
American Scout II
Wiki Commons by Mr.choppers
Any ideas as to the make and model of this off-roader?
Daihatsu Leeza
International Harvester Scout II
Acura Legend
Buick Skylark

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Chevrolet Chevette
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In 1980, this was the best-selling car in the US. Do you know make and model?
Porsche 944
Reliant Rialto
Austin Ambassador
Chevrolet Chevette
Lexus ES
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Can you ID this '80s luxury sedan?
Chrysler Fifth Avenue
Holden Astra
Lexus ES
Dodge Rampage
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
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Introduced in 1984, this vehicle proved to be a popular off-roader. Any clue as to the make and model?
Mitsubishi Chariot
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Renault Alliance
Toyota Tarago

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Ferrari F40
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What 1980s sports car is shown in this image?
Ferrari F40
Nissan Leopard
Subaru Sumo
Renault 5
Subaru Legacy
Wiki Commons by IFCAR
First released in 1989, can you name this vehicle, which has a boxer engine as its power plant?
Renault 5 Turbo
Subaru Legacy
GAZ Volga
Chevrolet Bel Air
Audi 90 IMSA GTO
Wiki Commons by Brian Snelson
Can you identify this iconic race car from the '80s?
Audi 90 GTO
Ferrari F50
De Tomaso Deauville
Dodge Lancer

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Buick Grand National
Wiki Commons by Greg Gjerdingen
This '80s muscle car produced some impressive performance figures. Any idea what it is?
Citroën XM
Chrysler Sunbeam
Buick Grand National
Jaguar XJS
McLaren MP44
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This iconic race car was basically unbeatable. What is it?
McLaren MP4/4
Fiat 124
Ferrari F50
Peugeot 205
Volvo 262C
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Not an Italian car, but designed by the famous Italian company Bertone, can you identify this vehicle?
Hindustan Ambassador
Fiat Oggi
Mazda MX-5
Volvo 262C

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Lamborghini Countach LP500s
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Can you tell us the name of this iconic '80s sports car?
Lamborghini Countach LP500 S
Chrysler Cordoba
Mercury Monarch
Mitsubishi Colt
Ford Pinto
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Iconic for all the wrong reasons, this vehicle had a tendency to catch fire in accidents. What is it?
Ford Pinto
Eagle Medallion
Dodge Dynasty
Autobianchi Y10
DeLorean DMC-12
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Although it was a massive failure, it was also one of the most famous cars of the decade. What vehicle is featured here?
Fiat 131
DeLorean DMC-12
Mercedes-Benz W201
Nissan Prairie

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1986_Nissan_Sentra
Wiki Commons by Greg Gjerdingen
First introduced in 1982 as a replacement for the Datsun 210, can you identify this vehicle?
Hyundai Stellar
Chevrolet S-10 Blazer
Nissan Sentra
Fiat Argenta
Acura Integra Coupe
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Can you name this vehicle, which was based on a Honda model of the same name?
Mercedes-Benz 600
ERA Mini Turbo
Acura Integra Coupe
Holden Barina
Ferrari Testarossa
Wiki Commons by Marty B
Can you name this beauty?
Eagle Summit
Ferrari Testarossa
Chevrolet Impala
Buick Estate

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Porsche 959
Wiki Commons by Greg Gjerdingen
Name this popular sports car, which was produced from 1986 to 1993.
Toyota Sprinter
Porsche 959
Renault Alliance
AMC Concord
Chevrolet GMT400
Wiki Commons by IFCAR
Any ideas as to the name of this pickup?
Chevrolet GMT400
Mitsubishi Cordia
Toyota Camry
Fiat Duna
Peugeot 504
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Produced up to 1983, this was the best-selling model for a French automaker. What is it?
Aston Martin V8
Dodge Mirada
Chevrolet Malibu
Peugeot 504

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Audi 80
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From 1973 to 1986, this vehicle shared its platform with the Volkswagen Passat. Do you know what it is?
Nissan 180SX
Ford Mustang
Ferrari F40
Audi 80
Cadilac Deville
Wiki Commons by Greg Gjerdingen
What is the name of this American classic?
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Cadillac DeVille
Citroën Axel
BMW M3
Dodge Dakota
Wiki Commons by IFCAR
Can you identify this iconic pickup truck?
Ferrri Testarossa
Dodge Dakota
Cadillac Fleetwood
Austin Allegro

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Dodge Colt
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This vehicle was also sold as the Mitsubishi Mirage. Can you find its American name?
Chrysler Town & Country
Ford Thunderbird
Dodge Colt
Nissan Gloria
Cadillac Brougham
Wiki Commons by Greg Gjerdingen
Can you name this classic luxury sedan from the '80s?
Buick LeSabre
Cadillac Brougham
Volkswagen Caddy
Rover CCV
Lamborghini LM002
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You wouldn't expect this carmaker to produce a model like this. Can you name this truck?
Lamborghini LM002
Toyota Land Cruiser
Rolls-Royce Phantom VI
Alfa Romeo Sprint

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Jeep Cherokee Pioneer
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What American off-road classic is shown in this image?
Renault Alliance
Veskanda C1
Jeep Cherokee Pioneer
Opel Ascona
Land Rover Defender
Wiki Commons by Vauxford
This classic British off-road vehicle comes from the 1980s. Can you tell us what it is?
Toyota Carina
Lotus Esprit
Nissan Gloria
Land Rover Defender
Rolls Royce Silver Spirit
Wiki Commons by Jeremy
What is the name of this iconic luxury car?
Toyota Corolla
Rolls Royce Silver Spirit
Shelby Dakota
BMW M1

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Dodge Power Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel
Youtube by Cereal Marshmallows
Can you identify the vehicle in this image?
Bohse Eurostar
Dodge Power Ram
Citroën GS
Eagle Vista