Dodge Omni GLHS
This was designed by Carroll Shelby and also featured one of the fastest turbocharged engines of the period. You may be saying come on, a Dodge Omni designed by one of the car world’s most loved legends? Well, yes. Because this wasn’t your ordinary Dodge Omni model. It was slick black and meant business when it hit the road. Most the automotive publications of the time heavily featured it. Shelby did everything to ensure that this little speed rocket had the best handling in the segment (via Car & Driver).
Between its blacked-out styling and off-the-line performance, the Omni GLHS was one of the fastest production cars of the time. The fact that it was compact and fuel-efficient was another huge advantage for the car. The Omni GLHS had a 2.2L turbocharged engine that made a world of difference when it came to its speed and reputation.