Pontiac Fiero
The Pontiac Fiero was introduced in 1984 as an affordable, fuel-efficient two-seater with sports car styling. (hagerty.com) Its mid-engine design aimed to deliver agile handling, but early models were equipped with the underpowered 2.5-liter Iron Duke four-cylinder engine, producing just 92 horsepower. (hagerty.com) In 1985, Pontiac upgraded to a 2.8-liter V-6 engine, enhancing performance to 130 horsepower. (hagerty.com) Despite these improvements, the Fiero struggled to balance its performance and economy goals, leading to its discontinuation after the 1988 model year. (hagerty.com)