Chevrolet Corvette C4
Introduced in 1984, the C4 Corvette is a true ’80s classic. Its wedge-shaped bodies, pop-up headlights, rear hatch, and bright colors make this generation a true pop culture icon. However, there’s much more about this car than just stereotypes. The Corvette C4 was the car that singlehandedly saved the Corvette from its demise caused by the recession and lack of popularity. During the last few years, the C3 generation was a joke with its warmed-up ’60s styling and big engines with less than 200 horsepower (via Motor Trend).
However, in 1984, everything changed with the arrival of the C4. The car was redone from the ground up, with a new chassis, new engines, design, and digital dash in the interior. Over the years, Chevrolet managed to turn it into a world-class sports car with performance and road holding that could rival European exotics that were far more expensive. The chassis of C4 is so good that it was used until the C7 generation. The 5.7-liter V8 returned 245 horsepower and the new Corvette featured specially designed suspension and drivetrain components. It’s cheap, fast, and can be modified to be a supercar killer today.