Chevrolet Cavalier Z24
Although the Cavalier Z24’s performance stats are nothing compared to modern cars, back in the late ’80s, this was a pretty hot car in the compact class. It was available as a coupe or convertible. If you opted for the Z24 package, you got a 2.8-liter V6 engine with a whopping 125 hp on tap. This meant the Cavalier Z24 was one of the fastest compact cars and could even challenge the mighty Camaro in a stop-light drag race (via GM Authority).
The design was also reminiscent of the Camaro of the same vintage and the Cavalier Z24 proved popular amongst the high school kids who couldn’t afford the Camaro Z28 or similar performance machine.