Can you survive in the fast lane? Compared to the decades that came before it, the 1980s actually proved to be one of the automotive industry's more stable decades in the 20th century. In North America, the pony-car class of automobiles had finally recovered from a drastic dip in sales that occurred during the mid-'70s, with iconic names like the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am and the Ford Mustang being hailed as some of the leading causes of this resurgence. In addition to this, the wave of Japanese and European imports making it big in the U.S. The major Japanese manufacturers had also started to branch out into more luxury avenues after they were forced to restrict their exports to the U.S. For example, Honda had its Acura brand and Toyota had its Lexus brand. In this quiz, we've sped through the entirety of the 1980s and Titan Rise Performance separated the boring or ugly cars from the cool ones that we all wanted to drive.

So, just how much of a classic '80s gearhead are you? Rev up your brain and let's find out! The '80s TV series "Knight Rider" featured which flaming-hot car as one of its main characters? KITT from the 1982 TV series "Knight Rider" was specifically a 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am that was customized for the show. The KITT model cost a total of $100,000 to build and featured the voice of William Daniels as the onboard artificial intelligence. The DeLorean DMC-12 is notable for being the only model that the DeLorean Motor Company ever produced during its short and unstable history. Although the car was a critical and financial failure when it was first released, the success of the Back to the Future franchise help to propel to the forefront of pop culture. Which British sports car featured an iconic design from the famous Italian automobile designer Giorgetto Guigiaro?

The '80s gave birth to the Lotus Espirit S3, the third generation of the iconic angular sports car. Earlier models of the Lotus Espirit also notably had a direct influence on the build of the critically unsuccessful DMC DeLorean. What was its original name? Japanese automaker Mitsubishi introduced the Starion in 1982 as a hatchback four-seat sports car that featured a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Its appeal and overall success lead to it being marketed in North America as rebadged variants under several brands, including Dodge, Chrysler and Plymouth. In the Australian market, which Japanese coupe was referred to as the Vortex? The Japanese of the Subaru XT is the "Subaru Alcyone," and this is a reference to the official Subaru logo. This is because the Subaru logo is based on the "Seven Sisters" (Pleiades) star cluster, and the star Alcyone is the brightest member of this group. Which speedy sports car shares its name with a class of small warships?

The fourth generation of the Corvette - the Chevrolet Corvette (C4) - is without a doubt one of the most iconic eras of the nameplate's history. It was introduced in 1984, and production lasted well into the '90s, with the last one being made in 1996. What is its name? Although it was created by the Japanese automaker Subaru, the BRAT was actually only intended to be exported and not marketed domestically. As a result of this, the Subaru BRAT was one of the most notable cars of the '80s that was the subject of grey-import networks in Japan. Formula One driver Niki Lauda was gifted the very last car that was produced under this nameplate. What is it called? The Ferrari 288 GTO is an exotic sports car that debuted in 1984 and during its 3-year production span, only 272 were ever created. Some notable owners of the Ferrari 288 GTO include Niki Lauda and Eddie Irvine.

Paul Newman notably drove and promoted which Japanese car? Nissan introduced the Datsun 280ZX/Nissan S130 in 1978, but it was the 1982 model that really captivated US audiences. Once 1985 came around, the third generation of the Chevrolet Camaro was already in full swing. This was when Chevrolet introduced the IROC-Z version into the market. The Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z was notable for its lowered ride height, its "wonder bar" steering brace and upgraded suspension. Which Japanese sports car drew a lot of its inspiration from its company's earlier 2000GT model? The Toyota Celica Supra was first introduced in the late 1970s, but the nameplate really hit its stride once the second generation debuted in 1981. This generation featured a completely new design and an inline-six engine, among other differences. This German sports car is one of the most successful models from its manufacturer. What is its name? The Porsche 944 was notable at the time for its relatively substantial and successful production run that lasted from 1982 to 1991. Another remarkable fact was that Porsche managed to produce over 163,000 units.