The 10 sports cars with the least power in history

Sports cars have many qualities: spectacular designs, scandalously good interiors and unmatched power. Fame, however, always goes to the fastest, the most powerful or those with a unique feature, but… don’t the sports cars with the least power deserve at least a mention? Today we are going to talk about some of the slowest sports cars in automotive history.

This type of vehicle has always had a clear goal: to attract attention. Although they may not have spectacular power or top speed, they are cars worth admiring. Would you like to meet the sports cars with the least power in history?

DeLorean DMC-12

Initially, the DeLorean DMC-12 was to have a Wankel rotary engine, engines that stand out because they can rev very high. Later, a Ford V6 was considered, and finally a French-origin V6 was chosen. It produced 130 CV and could accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds.

Smart Roadster

The Smart Roadster has something that catches the eye and brings a smile to many faces. It is a light, simple sports car designed to make its driver enjoy every moment. It features a 0.7-litre three-cylinder engine producing just 81 CV. It managed to reach 100 km/h in 10.6 seconds.

Ferrari 208 GTB

The Ferrari 208 GTB was born to dodge taxes in Italy, specifically the tax on engines over 2.0 litres. The Cavallino Rampante brand developed a 1,990 cc V8 engine. It produced 155 CV and accelerated from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds.

Ferrari Mondial

This impressive GT could seat four passengers. It was presented in 1980 with the aim of replacing the Ferrari 308 GT4. It was a model that did not achieve much success, as its design was not very dynamic, its handling was quite complex and its performance was far from optimal.

Porsche 914/4

The Porsche 914/4 was a sports car created jointly by Volkswagen and Porsche, similar to the Touareg and Cayenne but in the 1960s. The idea was to create a compact sports car with a four-cylinder engine bearing the Volkswagen logo and a six-cylinder for Porsche. It produced 80 CV and accelerated from 0 to 100 km/h in 13.3 seconds.

Chevrolet Corvette C3

1980 was also the year chosen for the launch of the Chevrolet Corvette C3. This Corvette had a much smaller and therefore more efficient engine. It offered 180 CV and reached a top speed of 160 km/h.

Toyota GT86 and Subaru BRZ

Both brands joined forces to develop a fun, exciting and affordable sports car. The chosen engine was a naturally aspirated four-cylinder boxer. It had a low centre of gravity and a very good chassis. Both offered 200 CV of power.

MG Midget

This iconic model was born in 1961 and featured a 1.0-litre engine producing 47 CV. Its top speed was 160 km/h and it took more than 18 seconds to go from 0 to 100 km/h.

Pontiac Fiero

The Pontiac Fiero is said to have been a rather poor car with very low reliability. It featured a four-cylinder engine producing 190 CV and went from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.7 seconds.

AC Ace

It is perhaps the least known model, but it had a four-cylinder engine producing 100 CV. It accelerated from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.4 seconds. In 1964, Carroll Shelby fitted it with a 425 CV Ford V8, and it suddenly became one of the fastest sports cars in the world.