Contents
- Overview
- 1. Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R
- 2. Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE
- 3. Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Jailbreak
- 4. Shelby Mustang GT500 Super Snake Speedster
- 5. Dodge Viper ACR
- 6. Equus Bass 770
- 7. Ford Mustang GT500
- 8. Hennessey Performance Camaro ZL1 HPE850
- 9. Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
- 10. Hennessey Performance Camaro Exorcist
Overview
The term Muscle car came to use in 1966 when an American-made two-door sports car with a powerful engine designed for high-performance driving. Even before that General Motors introduced the first muscle car in 1949 the Oldsmobile 88, This vehicle came with a 303-cubic-inch Rocket V8 engine. Later Chrysler installed a 5.4 L Chrysler Hemi engine in the Chrysler Saratoga in 1951 and the competition among the American automakers began to produce better muscle cars. As a result, a peak muscle car era began in 1964 and continued till 1970. And now there are many muscle cars that are excellent to drive with high-powered engines and exceptional handling. Here is a list of 10 Muscle cars that are incredibly good than many Japanese sports cars. Source (hotcars.com)
1. Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R
![Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R](https://21motoring.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2020-ford-mustang-gt350r-111-1599840810.jpg)
The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R comes with a 5.2L DOHC 32-valve V-8 engine that can produce a power output of 526 hp at 7500 rpm and a torque of 429 lb-ft at 4750 rpm. Coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission the power is sent to the rear wheels. The vehicle can accelerate from 0-60mph in 3.8 sec and has a top speed of 173 mph.
2. Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE
![Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE](https://21motoring.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/dsc_3041-1024x576.jpg)
This vehicle equips a 6.2L supercharged V8 engine that is capable of producing a power output of 650 hp and 650lb-ft of torque. The top speed of this vehicle is 198 mph. This car comes with either a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission and can accelerate from 0-60mph in just 3.4 seconds.
3. Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Jailbreak
![Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Jailbreak](https://21motoring.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2022_dodge_charger_srt_hellcat_redeye_jailbreak_4k-2560x1440-1-1024x576.jpg)
This sedan gets a 6.2-liter V-8 that gives a power output of 807 horsepower which is insanely powerful in that price range. This vehicle can accelerate from 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds and can achieve a top speed of 203 mph. This will be a great purchase for a family that likes performance cars.
4. Shelby Mustang GT500 Super Snake Speedster
![Shelby Mustang GT500 Super Snake Speedster](https://21motoring.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2021-ford-shelby-super-snake-speedster_100785440_h-1024x609.jpg)
Based on the Mustang GT the super snake speedster gets a 5.0-liter supercharged V-8 engine that can deliver a power output of 825hp. The vehicle offers a standard automatic transmission and also an optional manual transmission. And this vehicle takes 3.5 sec to accelerate from 0-60mph.
5. Dodge Viper ACR
![Dodge Viper ACR](https://21motoring.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2017-Dodge-Viper-ACR-116.jpg)
The 2017 Dodge Viper ACR comes with a massive 8.4-liter pushrod 20-valve V10 engine that is capable of making a power output of 645 hp at 6200 rpm and a torque of 600 lb-ft at 5000 rpm. Coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission this vehicle can accelerate from 0-60mph in just 3.3 sec and can cover a 1/4 mile distance in 11.5 sec at 126 mph. The top speed of this vehicle is 206mph.
6. Equus Bass 770
![Equus Bass 770 Muscle](https://21motoring.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/PhotoGallery_Site_Equus_1400x800_35of70-1024x585.jpg)
Equus automotive started this luxury muscle car’s production in 2013. The vehicle has a 6.2 L LS9 supercharged V8 that can make a power output of 640 hp and torque of 605 lb-ft. The engine is mated to a 6-speed rear-mounted dual-clutch transmission. This rear-wheel drive car can accelerate from 0–60 mph in 3.4 seconds and can reach a top speed of 200 mph.
7. Ford Mustang GT500
![Muscle](https://21motoring.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/evoindia_import_2019_06_Ford-Mustang-Shelby-GT500.webp)
The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 comes with a 5.2L supercharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8 engine that can produce a power of 760 hp at 7300 rpm and 625 lb-ft of torque at 5000 rpm. The engine is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that transfers the power to the rear wheels. This two-door coupe can accelerate from 0-60mph in 3.3 seconds and has a top speed of 180 mph.
8. Hennessey Performance Camaro ZL1 HPE850
![Hennessey Performance Camaro ZL1 HPE850 Muscle](https://21motoring.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2017-05-16_16-28-27.webp)
This vehicle comes with a V8 engine that can produce 850 horsepower and 860 lb-ft of torque. This vehicle can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 2.7 seconds and can cover a 1/4 mile distance in 10.4-seconds at a speed of 135 mph.
9. Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
![Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Muscle](https://21motoring.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/636361113823924058-DodgeChallengerDemon17-1024x578.webp)
This vehicle is packed with a 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V8 engine making power of 808-hp and 840hp with the 100-plus-octane race fuel and an additional package. With the package equipped, the vehicle can accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 2.3 seconds and can cover a 1/4 mile distance in 9.65seconds.
10. Hennessey Performance Camaro Exorcist
![Hennessey Performance Camaro Exorcist Muscle](https://21motoring.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2021-hennessey-exorcist-30th-anniversary-camaro-zl1_100800760_h-1024x647.jpg)
The Hennessey Performance Camaro Exorcist is a special edition vehicle that is based on the Camaro ZL1. This vehicle gets a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine that is capable of making a power of 1,000hp and 883lb-ft of torque. It can accelerate from 0-60mph in an eye-blurring 2.1 seconds and achieve a top speed of 217mph. And there are only 30 units made of this limited special edition.