Image Gallery | Icons from the 1980s

Audi Quattro, the rally icon of the 1980s, pictured alongside the E30 BMW M3

Nothing sums up the more-is-more spirit of the 1980s than the Ferrari Testarossa

The 205 GTI has a terrier-like quality which infects all the best hatches and would see it snapping at the heels of supposedly sporty coupes

The Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 is classic 911, but not in a scary way – you can engage with its unique traits just as much as you want to

The Audi Quattro was a genuine game-changer, born to exploit a change of rules in rallying that allowed all-wheel drive

The M3 Roberto Ravaglia Edition was essentially an M3 Evolution with special trim, black-painted wheels and a numbered plaque built to celebrate the Italian’s multiple championship wins

Many regard the 1980s to be one the golden eras of cars and motoring

The Toyota MR2’s ride was good, refinement was excellent, seats were comfy, driving position spot-on and the visibility was exceptional

The howling soundtrack of the Testarossa shouts late-’60s or early 1970s Formula 1 Ferrari, not entirely surprising when you consider the origins of the roadgoing flat-12.

The 3.2-litre version of the 911 Carrera produced 231bhp and clocked 0-100kmph in 5.1 seconds

Read the full story about these 1980s motoring icons in the 150th issue of evo India magazine!