The muscle car era is considered by many the true golden age of the American Automotive industry. As the name suggests, muscle cars are big and brawny beasts that are not afraid to show their power. The recipe for the perfect muscle car is a rear-wheel-drive layout and a large-displacement V8 engine.
Many companies have found fortune in this era with cars that have become absolute icons. There are so many fantastic muscle cars that it would be impossible to pinpoint which one is the best. Dodge could certainly make the case that some of its rides could own that title as they are absolute beasts. However, the same can be said for Chevy as it has also created amazing muscle cars.
10 Dodge Charger Daytona
This is certainly one of the most recognizable designs in the history of the automotive industry. The Daytona is a true icon. The elongated front and the huge spoiler make this car an absolute beauty. However, the Daytona is not only beautiful but also incredibly powerful.
This Dodge was powered by a 7.2-liter V8 that produced 390 horsepower. The name derives from the fact that the Charger was first created to compete in the legendary Daytona race. This Dodge was the first-ever car to reach 200 mph in a Nascar race.
9 Dodge Dart Demon 340
The Dart Demon was first born as an inexpensive car meant for a younger generation of customers. However, the Demon 340 trim was a low-key beast as Dodge mounted a 4.5-liter V8 that generated 275 horsepower.
This car might not be as powerful as other Muscle Cars that dominated the early 70s, however thanks to the lower weight it was a true warrior. The Dart Demon is also considered one of the very first cars to be equipped with a cassette player. The car was only in production for two years from 1971 to 1972.
8 Dodge Super Bee
This beauty was in production in the United States only from 1968 to 1971. However, the Super Bee was in production in Mexico until 1980. The most fun version of this car was definitely the one powered by the Hemi 7.0-liter V8 that produced a fantastic 425 horsepower.
This car was created by Dodge because in the late 60s the Plymouth Road Runner was dominating the market as it was boasting great sales numbers. The name derives from the fact that Dodge referred to a rear-wheel-drive layout as a "B" Body.
7 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
This car needs no introduction as it is one of the raddest rides currently on the market. The Challenger Hellcat is powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine that generates 797 horsepower and can push this bonafide rocket to a top speed of 203 mph.
The SRT is the perfect car for anyone looking for something faster than a McLaren Senna but way cheaper than a BMW M5. The car is so quick that it can go from 0 to 62 mph in a mere 3.4 seconds.
6 Dodge Charger
The Dodge Charger was in production from 1968 until 1978 and it is considered one of the best examples of what a true Muscle Car should look and sound like. The car was created in 68 to fill a gap created between the Ford Mustang and the Ford Thunderbird.
The second generation of the Charger is arguably the most beautiful one. One of the most fun versions to drive was powered by the Hemi 7.0-liter V8 that produced a fantastic 425 horsepower. This engine produced a heavenly sound.
5 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The second generation is a stunning example of a beautiful and extremely powerful all-American Muscle Car. The fantastic Z28 is a true icon. The supersport special was powered by a beefy 5.7-liter V8 that produced an amazing 360 horsepower.
Unfortunately, the more powerful sports packages were short-lived as the beautiful Z28 was introduced just a couple of years before the oil crisis that in 1973 changed the market completely. Nevertheless, this is one of the coolest and most iconic muscle cars ever seen on a road.
4 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454
The Chevelle Super Sport is the ultimate Muscle Car. It is powerful, bulky and it is not afraid to flex its muscles. There was a time when the Pontiac GTO was the king of the streets and the Chevelle could only dream to have such power. However, that did not last long as Chevy introduced to the market the incredible SS454.
As the name suggests it had a 454 cubic inch/7.5-liter big-block V8 that generated an incredible 450 horsepower. The Chevelle was so powerful that in 1970 it was able to go from 0 to 62 mph in a mere 5 seconds, making it one of the fastest cars in the world.
3 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
This Muscle Car can be described with a single word: beast. It is powered by a jaw-dropping supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that produces 650 horsepower. The ZL1 can reach a top speed of 198 mph and can go from 0 to 62 mph in a mere 3.8 seconds.
This car is considered by many people the world's greatest performance value (if we obviously exclude the mid-engine Corvette). The ZL1 is the ultimate speed machine as the engine is incredibly reactive and the automatic fast-shifting has quicker acceleration times than the stick.
2 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
This car has unlimited swag. From the cool name to the fantastic look, the Monte Carlo is a fantastic Muscle Car. The SuperSport trim at Chevy has given a lot of happiness to drivers in the country. In fact, the Monte Carlo SS was powered by an All-American beast: a 7.5-liter Big Block V8 that produced 390 horsepower.
This car is an absolute bargain as it has the same engine used by the Chevelle SS but for a quarter of the price. The Monte Carlo is one of the most stylish Muscle Cars ever made.
1 Chevrolet Nova SS396
It might not have the power of the Chevelle or be as famous as the Camaro, however, the Nova SS is another amazing Muscle Car made by Chevy. The SS396 was powered by the same 6.5-liter Big Block V8 that was also available on the Camaro which produced an outstanding 375 horsepower.
This car was known as a giant killer as it was extremely powerful and way lighter than other Muscle Cars. It was an incredible high-performance bargain as it was cheaper and less expensive to insure than a Camaro.