Cars from the 1980s were arguably the coolest cars ever created. The ’80s were a golden age for iconic cars that blended style with emerging technology. Cars like the Countach and some of the best cars from the M-Series are from this era. Here’s a list of the 30 coolest cars from the 1980s.

1. Ferrari GTO – 1984

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2. Lamborghini Countach – 1985

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3. Porsche 959 – 1986

4. BMW M3 (E30) – 1986

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5. Chevrolet Corvette C4 – 1984

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6. DeLorean DMC-12 – 1981

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7. Toyota Supra Mk3 – 1986

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8. Ferrari Testarossa – 1984

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9. Maserati Biturbo – 1981

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10. Ford Mustang GT – 1987

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11. Audi Quattro – 1980

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12. Nissan 300ZX – 1984

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13. Honda CRX – 1983

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14. Lotus Esprit Turbo – 1980

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15. Jaguar XJ-S – 1983

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16. Mazda RX-7 – 1986

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17. Mercedes-Benz 190E – 1984

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18. Aston Martin V8 Vantage – 1989

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19. BMW 850i – 1989

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20. Lancia Delta Integrale – 1987

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21. Subaru Alcyone – 1985

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22. Dodge Daytona – 1986

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23. Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 – 1984

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24. Alfa Romeo GTV6 – 1981

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25. Buick Grand National – 1984

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26. Jaguar XJ220 – 1988

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27. Volkswagen Scirocco (Mk2) – 1981

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28. Mazda 323 GTX – 1986

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29. Ford Sierra RS Cosworth – 1986

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30. Lancia Delta S4 – 1985

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Patrick is a writer based in upstate New York, where he grew up and still calls home. Over the past year, he’s been diving deep into storytelling, especially tales rooted in history, the Wild West, lost treasures, and ancient artifacts. He’s also drawn to unsolved mysteries and whatever the internet can’t stop talking about.

Whether it’s a centuries-old legend or a bizarre internet rabbit hole, Patrick is always chasing the threads of a compelling story. When he’s not chasing stories, Pat’s probably hiking mountain trails with his dog, exploring new corners of the U.S., or doom-scrolling between hangouts with friends and family. He finds inspiration in nature, forgotten places, and random conversations—anything that sparks curiosity. Whether it’s city streets or backcountry paths, Patrick’s always on the lookout for the next great story.