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Muscle cars are generally American-made sports cars with an emphasis on powerful engines, usually some sort of V8 configuration.

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Hemi Engine Sizes: A Comprehensive Guide

The iconic Chrysler Hemi engine has been a favorite of drag racers, tradespeople, off-roaders, and general horsepower enthusiasts since 1951.

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The Most Powerful Pontiac Engine In The World

Few brands can boast such an illustrious back-catalog of high-power engines as that of Pontiac.

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1967 Pontiac GTO
These Are The Best Pontiac GTO Model Years

One of the most legendary American muscle car nameplates, these are the best Pontiac GTO model years of all time.

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14 Cheap American Muscle Cars That Punch Way Above Their Weight

These American muscle cars easily outperform some of their era's more expensive counterparts at much lower prices.

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The Cheapest Buick Muscle Car You Can Buy In 2024

For those on a super tight budget, this classic 1970s Buick could be the right choice.

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10 Highest-Revving V8 Production Cars, Ranked By Redline

These are the highest redlines you'll ever see in a V8-engined car.

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A Look Back At Chevy's 427 "Mystery Motor"

The 'secret' Chevy V8 was a powerful and competitive motor that wouldn't just blow away the competition - it would lay the way for a legend.

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10 Most Powerful Chevy Crate Engines, Ranked

These are the best crate engines Chevy has to offer right now.

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Mopar 340 CI Small Block Engine
Here's What Made The Mopar 340 Small Block Engine So Special

Often overshadowed by its big block brethren, Chrysler's 340 ci small block V8 is still one of the most iconic powerhouses from the era.

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Exclusive: How TransAm Worldwide Builds The Modern Chevelle 70/SS

Pivoting from their iconic Bandit-inspired builds, this Florida company has resurrected another legend.

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10 Dirt-Cheap AMC Cars On The Used Market

AMC built some truly cool and unique performance machines, and they are now dirt cheap.

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10 Classic Muscle Cars With The Highest-Torque V8s

Here are the ten highest-torque V8-powered muscle cars from what many drivers consider to be the classic era, 1964 to 1974.

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The Rare Pontiac Firebird That Went Toe To Toe With C4 Corvettes

At only 29 examples, SLP cooked up a C4 Corvette Grand Sport-powered muscle car you could buy straight from the dealer.

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How Owner Turned 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS SS Into Day 2 Perfection

Lou Costabile takes a look at a clean Day 2 Marina blue 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS SS.

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Watch: "Police Cars" Challenged To Drag Races By Local American Muscle Cars

You know it’s a bad day to be a getaway driver if you see a cop car with drag radials and a parachute on the back.

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See Why The Hurricane Straight-Six Could Be The Start Of A New Era Of Muscle Cars

With up to 1000 hp possible, the engine could even spawn a new Hellcat variant in the future, as a new video suggests that this is only the beginning.

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2014 Ford Mustang GT Suffers Differential Failure After SVT Lightning Engine Swap

After blowing the tires off at Mustang Week last year, one small mistake sent this modified Mustang's differential to pieces.

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1970 Pontiac GTO Judge Ram Air IV Convertible
10 Rarest Pontiac GTO Muscle Cars Ever

Also known as the "Goat," the GTO is considered to be the first muscle car ever. Find out the rarest models Pontiac ever produced.

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Why This Builder Always Wanted A Catfish Chevy Camaro SS

The styling may be polarizing, but who can argue with a 300+ hp LS1 V8 muscle car for less than $5,000?

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How This Father/Son Team Solved A Barn Find Chevy Chevelle's Rust Issue

The stunning white classic Chevelle under more than two decades of rust and dirt goes from barn find to clean cruiser.

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