MUSCLE cars were an icon of style and power in the 60s and continue to capture the imagination of many American drivers.
With classics and modern models still hugely popular today, let’s dive into America’s most iconic muscle cars – and the celebrities that drive them.
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Muscle cars are “rear-wheel-drive, two-door American production cars that are equipped with a large V8 engine, wide tires, flared fenders, and large hood scoops,” shares Carfax.
Muscle cars were the dream in the 60s, with their chic and fashionable design paired with a reasonable price.
Although muscle cars were then produced to target blue-collar workers, they are now not so budget-friendly.
The 962 Shelby Cobra CSX2000 sold for a whopping $13.75million back in 2016.
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Ford Mustang
The iconic Ford Mustang launched back in 1964 but was actually not intended to be a muscle car.
With the swift economic growth and baby boomers starting their independence, Ford then decided to market the Mustang to fit the needs of those who want a cool yet affordable sports car.
The emblematic two-door started at $2,368 and Ford acquired 22,000 orders on its launch day, leading to 1million sold after two years, per Car Expert.
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Chevrolet Camaro
The Camaro, arriving a little later than the Mustang, continues to be a firm favorite.
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With numerous upgrades and special editions, the Camaro is known for its Z28 and SS models, per US News.
Camaros continue to be one of the favorite muscle cars of celebs, with Sylvester Stallone, Lebron James, Jay Leno, and Matthew McConaughey all owning one.
Camaro includes “some unattractive materials, and some will call it claustrophobic, but its front seats are comfy and supportive, and its well-stocked infotainment system is easy to use,” reveals Cars and Drivers.
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Chevrolet Corvette
Another Chevy classic is the Corvette, which first came out in the 1950s.
With its high-performance features, the Corvette “remains a 6.2-liter V-8, albeit one making 490 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque,” reports Cars and Drivers.
“With the dual-mode performance exhaust that is part of the Z51 package, it makes 495 horsepower. The Z51 option also adds an electronic limited-slip rear differential, more aggressive brakes, and summer tires.”
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Buick GNX
The GNX was a collaboration between McLaren that ran only for one year.
By working with McLaren, Buick was able to “dispatch 0-60 sprints in under five seconds on the way to mid-13-second quarter-mile times, which made the GNX quicker than supercars like the Ferrari Testarossa and comprehensively blew the doors off of contemporaries like the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro,” reports Street Muscle.
The car made some internet headlines when Kourtney Kardashian gifted her fiancé with the black GNX.
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Plymouth Roadrunner
Plymouth actually paid Warner Brothers to be able to name their car Road Runner.
Ever since Plymouth’s sensational car has become a legend of the muscle car scene.
The legendary Roadrunner now can range anywhere from $20K to $180K, seen through Autotrader.
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Dodge Challenger
The Challenger actually took a 25-year-pause before making its comeback in 2008.
With its bulky yet powerful design, “powered by a supercharged 6.2l high-output hemi srt v8 engine, the dodge challenger srt super stock is the highest horsepower trim of any production car at a whopping 807 hp,” shares Dodge.
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Dodge Charger
Another Dodge product is the Charger, which also took a nearly 20-year-hiatus before returning in 2006.
Dodge is also set to release its first electric muscle car concept in 2022, per Motor Trend.
“These cars that you know today will go out of production by the time we get to 2024,” shared Dodge Brand CEO Tim Kuniskis back in 2021.
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