What was the fastest car of 1987?
The fastest American car in 1987 was the 245 hp turbocharged Buick GNX. Based on the Regal Grand National, it was much quicker than the Corvette. Chevrolet was not amused, and the GNX was canceled with only 547 cars produced. Keep in mind that in 1987, Ferrari’s F40 was beat in the quarter mile by the Buick GNX to the tune of a 12.Performance and Powertrain While both models feature a 3. L Trim-Turbo V8 engine, the F8 Tributo manages to squeeze superior performance from its powertrain, and its specs reflect that. It achieves a higher top speed (211 vs.Comparing the Ferrari F8 vs. Corvette C8 on speed, you’ll notice that the two models are more or less neck-and-neck—at least for short sprints. The F8 goes from 0 to 62 mph in 2. Corvette C8 goes from 0 to 60 in 2. However, the Ferrari F8 can reach a higher top speed: 211 mph.