The Best Performance Cars Had to Offer in the 1970s
The 1970s were an incredible year for cars and car enthusiasts, with so many amazing models that changed the world of muscle cars forever. It was such a great time that the term “supercar” was born in the ‘60s and peaked in the ’70s thanks to iconic manufacturers like Ford, Chevrolet, Porsche, and Lamborghini.
If you had what it took (a lot of money), you could own your very own race car to drive around in the city, looking like the coolest kid on the block, and you probably were. US and European manufacturers were competing to create the fastest and best-looking machine out there, with Japanese companies making some of their own not to stay behind.
So, here are the best performance cars had to offer in the 1970s.
De Tomaso Pantera
With a Ford V8 engine in the back, this beauty was a cheaper version of other supercars, ideal for the middle class.
Citroen SM
Half car, half spaceship. All futuristic.
Chevrolet Camaro
One of the most legendary cars in history, with modern versions that keep its legacy alive.
BMW M1
One of BMW's few supercars, with a lot of models seen in racing.
Alfa Romeo Montreal
Back when Alfa Romeo meant something.
Porsche 911
Also known as the 930 Martini Turbo, a beautiful car for your Eurotrip.
Mazda RX-7
Those pop-up lights defined a generation.
Pontiac Trans Am
Better known as the Firebird, it was featured in Smokey and the Bandit, and it became extremely popular despite not being the best.
Lancia Stratos
The curved windshield was what separated this rally car from others.
Lamborghini Countach
An unreachable car you'd only see on TV and car shows.
Chevrolet Corvette C3
Not the favorite version of the Corvette, but still one of the greatest car models ever made.
Lamborghini Miura
One of those cars that came with coolness included.
Dodge Challenger
Another iconic car of the era.
Aston Martin Vantage
A relic of the muscled past.
Toyota Celica
Japanese manufacturers tried to imitate American muscle cars and did a pretty good job.
Porsche 917
An actual spaceship.
Maserati Bora
A masterclass in design.
Ford Mustang Mach 1
A car that needs no introduction.
Porsche 914
The '70s were dominated by Porsches.
Ferrari 512 BB
There's always a Ferrari, of course.
