1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
Ferrari was never a company that was big on turbo-powered engines but there were two notable exceptions in the 1980s. The 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO was the first exception as it took a turbocharged engine and a lightweight design to the next level. The car had a lot going for it, a short wheelbase and a very stylish design. From the outward appearance, the Ferrari 288 GTO was all there but it was under the hood that it rocked (via Popular Mechanic).
Although it doesn’t get as much credit as other models from the period, the 288 GTO was a great combination of speed and power. The car had excellent styling that was notable in the Miami Vice TV series later on in the 1980s. The combination of speed and power made the 288 GTO a different kind of Ferrari. Instead of having to rely on a big V8 engine, the car was humble and had a lot of performance.