Muscle cars are one of the most popular categories across the world. They are sleek, fast, attractive and small in size. The term “Muscle Car” refers to the high performance vehicles that are available in the automotive deities. The Muscle cars are featured with 2 door midsize vehicles along with rear wheel drive, powerful V8 engine and are available at lower price. These vehicles were available during the 1960s and 1970s. The main purpose of these vehicles is used for street and racings. Don’t get confused between the sports cars, as these are smaller in size, high cost and special nature.

Traveling with Muscle cars is an ultimate driving experience. Even we have seen huge flocks that are crazy about Classic cars and Antique cars because of the stylish and elegant looks. Similarly, Muscle vehicles are popular for those people who love to spend time with fortune memories back in the late 60s. Through the ages, Porsche, Lamborghini and Ferrari are listed in the top categories. The first model of Muscle vehicle was introduced in 1949 called as Oldsmobile Rocket 88. They are the most of important and popular model in the American market.

Top Ten Muscle Cars

Ford Mustang 350 GT 1965: The first Mustang entered the market on 9th March, 1965. The car is well equipped with powerful V8 engine delivers 225hp. The car has won five times as the best muscle car in 1983,1987,1988,2005 and 2006.

Buick Riviera, 1963 : The car is equipped with V8 engine produces 360hp that touch 100km/hr in just 8 seconds. The car is light in weight with modified suspensions, in order to drive easily even on the bumpy roads.

Chevrolet Camaro 1968 : In1966 on  26th September, the Chevrolet Camaro came in to the lime light. This was the toughest rival for the Ford Mustang that shares same platform with Pontiac Firebird. The Chevrolet Camaro was an official car in the International Race of Championship in 1979 till 1989.

Plymouth Cuda 1970 : One of the most expensive car powered with V8 engines. People find it difficult to drive this car because of the poor breaking system.

Mercury Cyclone GT 1970 : The model came in to existence in 1964 to 1972. In the beginning it was the model entirely based on the Mercury Comet powered with V8 engine produces 24hp at 4000rpm.

Plymouth Duster 1971 :The model underwent hug success because of the outstanding appearance made in the popular movies like The Simspons, Dazed and Confused and Beavis and Butthead.

Dodge Dart-Swinger 1970 : It was difficult to drive the car because of the inefficient braking system. The model was specially based on the Plymouth number 6. The Dodge Dart-Swinger 1970 was shown in the movie Bundy Family.

Pontiac GTO – The Judge 1969 : The Pontiac GTO – The Judge 1969 was considered as the true muscle car, as it allowed powerful engine of V10 delivering 370hp at 5000rpm with a top speed of 100km/h in just 5.5 seconds.

Pontiac Firebird 1968 : The Pontiac Firebird 1968 shares similar platform with the Chevrolet Camaro. The car underwent different motorizations with one of the most powerful version producing 350hp.

Mercury Cougar, 1967 : This was the first model in muscle car produced by the Mercury. The Mercury Cougar won the award as the best car by Motor Trend Magazine.