Can You Name the Top Cars of the '80s?

By: Ian Fortey
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Can You Name the Top Cars of the '80s?
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About This Quiz

Nostalgia for the 1980s has been going strong for a few years now, and why not?  The music of the '80s is still a lot of fun to listen to, and we got some great cinematic gems during that decade of film as well. Who doesn't love "Back to the Future?"  The video games, the TV shows and even some of the hairstyles have had their moments in the sun.  The cars of the '80s are no different - they've proven to be a mix of some of the most memorable in the history of automobiles for a variety of reasons.  Some had iconic looks that stand out even today as both stylish and unforgettable.  Some were just terrible and were as hideous to look at back then as they are right now.   Some had performance that can put modern cars in the dust, and some were such a good deal it didn't matter how terrible they looked.  

With a whole decade to pick through, there were a lot of cars produced in the '80s and some were more memorable than others.  If you think you know your '80s vehicles, why not test yourself?  Try your hand at our quiz and see how many of the top cars of the '80s you can identify.

 Lamborghini Countach
Wiki Commons By Greg Gjerdingen
What's the name of this exotic '80s sportscar?
Lamborghini Countach
Audi 5000
Ferrari F40
Porsche 944
Mitsubishi Starion
Wiki Commons by Mr.choppers
Does this Japanese car from the '80s look familiar?
Toyota Tercel
Mitsubishi Starion
Mazda RX-7
Honda Accord
1986 Acura Integra Coupe
Youtube via Motorweek
This was one of the most affordable cars of the '80s. What was its name?
Toyota Supra
Acura Integra
Ford Tempo
Mazda RX-7

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AMG Hammer
OldBenz via YouTube
You don't see many of these on the road today. What was it?
Mitsubishi Starion
Dodge Shelby
Buick Skylark
AMG Hammer
Toyota Celica Supra 1982
Youtube via EverydayDriver
Name this vehicle that was stylish but not super fast.
Plymouth Caravelle
Toyota Tercel
Toyota Celica Supra
Jaguar XJ
Porsche 944
Jeremy from Sydney, Australia via Wiki Commons
Do you know the name of this speedy and sporty '80s icon?
Mazda 323
Porsche 944
Nissan Hardbody
Ferrari F40

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1990 Honda CRX Si
Youtube
What's the name of this famous hatchback?
Volvo 200
Pontiac Fiero
Merku XR4Ti
Honda CR-X
Audi Quattro
Wiki Commons By Stahlkocher
This was a popular rally car in the '80s. What was it called?
Audi Quattro
Iroc Z
Dodge Shelby
Subaru Brat
Toyota Master Ace
lepis007007 via Youtube
Tell us the name of this awkward-looking vehicle.
Nissan Hardbody
Dodge Caravan
Toyota Van
For Fairlane

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1980s - BMW E30 M3
n/a
This high-performance vehicle debuted in 1985. Do you know what it's called?
Toyota Cressida
Mazda 323
BMW M3
Mercedes 190
K-car
Wiki Commons by dave_7
This was one of the most common cars on the road back in the day. Do you remember what they were called?
Dodge Stratus
K Car
Citroen
Ford Tempo
1987 Buick GNX
YouTube
This car had a remarkably limited run in 1987. Does it look familiar?
Toyota Tercel
Hyundai Sonata
Chrysler LeBaron
Buick GNX

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Pontiac Fiero
Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA via Wiki Commons
Name this sporty, '80s head-turner.
Pontiac Fiero
Chevy Camaro
Audi Quattro
Buck Skylark
Mercedes 190
Wiki Commons by Lebubu93
Do you know the name of this car that bridged the gap between luxury and affordable?
Jaguar XJ
Volvo 200
Mercedes 190
Nissan Maxima
Answer These Random Questions and We'll Guess What Car You Had in the '70s 1
Wiki Commons by Sicnag
What do you call this iconic sports car from Chevy?
LeBaron
IROC-Z
Hardbody
Testarossa

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Buick Skylark
Niels de Wit from Lunteren, The Netherlands via Wiki Commons
In the '60s you could get a convertible version of this '80s staple. What was it called?
Mazda 323
Ford Mustang
Dodge Shelby
Buick Skylark
Taurus
Wiki Commons by IFCAR
Ford created one of the most popular sedans of the '80s. What name did it go by?
Taurus
Fairlane
Explorer
Thunderbird
Dodge Omni Shelby GLH
Wiki Commons by Mr.choppers
Not a lot of people know what the bizarre initials in this car's name stood for. Do you?
DeLorean DMC-12
Dodge Omni Shelby GLH
Buick Grand National GNX
Jaguar XJ

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Ferrari F40
Wiki Commons by Maurizio Cefariello
The sound of this car's engine was iconic. Do you recognize it?
Ford Thunderbird
Subaru Brat
Ferrari F40
Mercedes 190
Ferrari Testarossa
Wiki Commons by Marty B
This car was compared to a cheese grater. What was the name of it?
Ferrari Testarossa
Porsche 980
Mazda RX-7
Lamborghini Countach
Nissan Hardbody
Wiki Commons by Lorraine R
The less cool-sounding name of this vehicle was the D21. What other name did it go by?
Mitsubishi Four Runner
Nissan Hardbody
Chrysler LeBaron
Dodge Durango

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Ford Tempo
Bull-Doser via Wiki Commons
Ford rolled these bad boys out in 1984 and produced them for a decade. What were they called?
Fairmont
Taurus
Fiero
Tempo
Plymouth Caravelle
Hkw2121 via Wiki Commons
This car replaced the Chrysler E-Class. What was it?
Dodge Rampage
Plymouth Caravelle
Plymouth Acclaim
Dodge Grand Caravan
Volvo 200
Wiki Commons by IFCAR
This was an extremely popular car in the '80s. What was the name of it?
Mazda 323
Mitsubishi Gallant
Volkswagon Golf
Volvo 200

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1982 Ford Mustang SSP
MustangConnection1
Do you know the name of this model that was a popular police car in the '80s?
Chevy Tahoe
Ford Mustang SSP
Ford Taurus
Ford Crown Victoria
Audi 5000 1986
Youtube via Auto Ad Builder
What's the name of this car that's also a slang term from the '80s?
Nissan Maxima
Ford Taurus
Honda Accord
Audi 5000
Ford Thunderbird
Ryanandlenny via Wiki Commons
This car was produced for well over 50 years, but it looked pretty good in the '80s. What was the name of it?
Chevy Camaro
Ford Mustang
Ford Thunderbird
Dodge Ram

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Jeep Cherokee
n/a
This iconic vehicle was for people who wanted something a little rugged. Tell us what it was called.
Jeep Cherokee
Dodge Durango
Ford Explorer
Dodge Ram
Dodge Rampage
Wiki Commons By JOHN LLOYD
Do you know the name of this unusual-looking vehicle?
Toyota Cressida
Subaru Brat
Mazda 323
Dodge Rampage
Mazda 323
Youtube
What was the name of this speedy little hatchback?
Mazda 323
Volvo 200
Honda Accord
Hyundai Excel

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Dodge Grand Caravan
Wiki Commons by order_242
What did they call this big family vehicle?
Honda Odyssey
Chrysler Pacifica
Dodge Grand Caravan
Kia Sedona
Mazda RX-7
Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand via Wiki Commons
This car was an affordable alternative to some pricey sports cars. What was it called?
Mazda RX-7
Jaguar XJ
Mercedes 190
Toyota Celica Supra
1987 Subaru BRAT
Youtube
The most unique this about this vehicle was its name. Do you know what it was?
Ford Probe
Subaru Brat
Mazda Scrum Wagon
Diahatsu Charade

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Jaguar XJ-S
Charles01 via Wiki Commons
This car had a classic look and good performance. Do you know what the name of it was?
Mitsubishi Starion
BMW M3
Pontiac Fiero
Jaguar XJ
Toyota Tercel
Wiki Commons
This was like a tiny version of the Corolla. What name did it go by?
Tempo
Cressida
Tercel
Taurus
Hyundai Excel
Wiki Commons via Riley from Christchurch
This insanely cheap hatchback succeeded thanks to its low price point. What did they call it?
Hyundai Excel
Nissan Maxima
Toyota Cressida
Ford Tempo

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Honda Accord
Wiki Commons by Kevauto
This car is still in production and is one of the best selling cars in America. Tell us the name of it.
Mercury Cougar
Ford Taurus
Honda Accord
Hyundai Elantra
Nissan-Maxima
Wiki Commons
This sedan showed up in 1981. Do you remember it?
Nissan Maxima
Ford Taurus
Dodge Stratus
Buick Skylark
Toyota Cressida 1981
Wiki Commons by order_242
This car had a Shakespearean name. Do you know what it is?
Audi Quattro
Toyota Corolla
Hyundai Elantra
Toyota Cressida

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DeLorean
Wiki Commons by Mikebabb
This may be the most '80s car of the entire decade. What was it called?
Toyota Celica
Lamborghini Countach
DeLorean
Iroc Z