17. 1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3
In 1970, the hottest Corvette produced 435 HP, and in 1980, the hottest Corvette delivered a modest 180 HP. But in California, it was 10 HP less due to stricter emission standards. So, what happened in just 10 years and where did those horses go?

The recession, emission standards, and safety regulations killed almost all the performance from the legendary Corvette. The 1980 Corvette was a dinosaur with old technology under its plastic skin, a lazy engine, and an outdated interior. It still looked like it meant business, but the years caught up with it and the disco era has passed.