28. Ford Mustang SVO
The third generation of Ford Mustang appeared as a 1979 model. The upgrade brought much-needed modernization to the Mustang range not only in design but also in technology. The new so-called Fox-body Mustang was sleeker, more modern, and aerodynamic. It was also somewhat lighter and more agile, which was reflected in the performance (via Ford Performance).
However, the biggest news was the introduction of the turbo engine, a very modern device for the time. Ford’s SVO (Special Vehicle Operations) department introduced a special Mustang SVO for 1984, which featured a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 175 HP. It was quite the power output for a small engine. As a light car, the ’84 Mustang SVO was pretty hot at the moment. The biggest issue with this car was that it featured a turbo engine muscle car traditionalists never really accepted.