10 Sleeper Cars That Will Wake You The Hell Up!

By
Jeff King

A sleeper is a car that looks unassuming but packs impressive engine power, originating with Chrysler's 300 Series in the 1950s with up to 375 horsepower. Today, sleeper cars are created through engine swaps and maintaining a stock appearance, hiding top performance under a plain exterior.

1. Dodge Omni GLH

The 1984 Dodge Omni GLH, with a 2.2-liter turbocharged engine producing 175 horsepower, weighs just 2,200 pounds. Despite its modest power, it impressed with low 14-second quarter miles, earning a reputation as one of the most fun-to-drive cars of its era.

2. Mercury Marauder

Mercury Marauder X100 Front parked outside a suburban home. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Reflect

The 2003 Mercury Marauder, with its 4.6-liter V8 engine producing over 300 horsepower, is a sleeper sedan despite its 4,328-pound weight. Rare with only 11,000 units produced, a modified Marauder has been shown to go from 0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds, proving its tuning potential.

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