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Apr 16, 2023 · The Mustang was now an economy car lacking the monstrous V8, while the Chevelle became hideous. As some of the rarest and most coveted American classic cars, let's look at the 10 most powerful muscle cars from the 1970s.
- All the Muscle Cars of The '70s, Ranked From Least to Most ...
The 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 was a proper muscle car. It...
- All the Muscle Cars of The '70s, Ranked From Least to Most ...
- 10 1970 Plymouth Duster 340: 275 HP
- 9 1971 Dodge Demon 340: 275 HP
- 8 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SE: 290 HP
- 7 1974 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Sd-455: 290 HP
- 6 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302: 290 HP
- 5 1970 Oldsmobile 442 – 360Hp
- 4 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler Boss 429: 375 HP
- 3 1970 Buick Gran Sport 455 Stage I: 400 HP
- 2 1971 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda Convertible: 425 HP
- 1 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454: 450 HP
The 1970 Plymouth Duster was already late to the muscle car party. But no one thought about kicking it out. That’s because this delayed machine was a full petrolhead treat. RELATED: 10 Things You Didn't Know About The Plymouth Duster Its biggest attraction was its looks. To date, some petrolheads claim that this was the best-looking muscle car of t...
The Dodge Demon is a very famous nameplate today. However, what most millennials and generation Z’s associate with is the Challenger-based 700+hp Demon that is a wild machine both on the streets and the drag strip. What they don’t know is that this marque’s long history goes back to the early ‘70s. The 1971 Dodge Demon 340 in particular, is the car...
This is arguably one of the most iconic muscle cars ever produced in American history. This is not just because the car looked stunning but rather because it was launched deep into the troubles of the automobile industry in the ‘70s. Muscle cars were no longer popular, the few being produced were absolute lemons, and no one thought the industry wou...
Before the menacing Trans Am SE hit the streets and the Hollywood scenes as well, the 1974 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD was the bad boy on the block.And just like the SE that followed it, the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD didn’t hold itself back despite a raging oil crisis and strict emission regulations that made flatulence a core contributor to gl...
The 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 would end up being one of the most powerful Mustangs we would ever see in about a decade. Thankfully, it did not end up being the most powerful Mustang of all time. But that is not to mean that this 1970 creation was a sloth. RELATED: This Unrestored 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Seeks A New Owner At Mecum Auctions The 1...
The 1970 Oldsmobile 442 was a rather unique ride. The name 442 was added to it because it packed four carburetors, ran on a four-speed manual, and had twin exhausts. The car itself was based on the Chevy Chevelle SS and the Pontiac GTO. The Oldsmobile 442 was a formidable performer.This marque ran on a 455cu-in big-block V8 that delivered 360hp and...
In 1970, Ford was the supreme overlord of the muscle car world. No one could dare challenge it and those who had gone home nursing wounds. But that can’t be said of the 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler Boss 429. This machine could beat the pace out of the Ford Mustang and the Ford Falcon without breaking a sweat. When it debuted, the Spoiler Boss 429 w...
Looking at some of the best-performing cars of the year 1970, the 1970 Buick Gran Sport 455 Stage I sits second at the top of the performance sheets. This vehicle defined what muscle car performance should look and feel like. In the petrolhead circles, the Buick Gran Sport 455 Stage I was known as the Hemi killer/alienator. Under its hood lied a 45...
By 1971, automakers were starting to become conscious about the size and consumption of engines that they were putting in their wildly popular muscle cars. But that didn’t seem to be a bother for Plymouth. With the 1971 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda Convertible, they were willing to break all barriers and produce a machine so powerful that the Camaro and Mus...
Today, the Camaro is the undisputed, world-known, muscle car for Chevrolet. However, back in the ‘70s, that wild machine you see today was nothing more of a pony car. The wild muscle car Chevy produced was the Chevrolet Chevelle SS. The first Chevelle SS debuted in 1964. 6 years later, Chevy gave their flagship muscle car a facelift and a more mena...
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- Chevy Camaro (1970–1973) You can't have any serious discussion of muscle car history without bringing up the Chevy Camaro. By 1970, the Camaro was already in its second iteration, and the basic design of GM's F-body ponycar platform would endure for an astounding 13 years in this form with practically zero changes.
- Pontiac Firebird Trans Am (1970–1982) Considering that the 1970s is a decade split in half by the end of the muscle car era and the onset of the Malaise era, it's kind of remarkable that Pontiac would bridge the two with the Firebird Trans Am and see virtually no slowdown in popularity or sales volume.
- Chevy Chevelle SS454 (1970–1972) Of all the 1970s muscle cars, the Chevelle SS454 is considered one of the most if not the most potent performers of the decade.
- AMC Javelin (1971–1974) As the smallest of the Detroit Big Four, American Motors Corporation (AMC) had likely the hardest road in front of it as it struggled for the attention of younger buyers.
- 1970 Plymouth Cuda 426 Hemi. The 1970 Plymouth Cuda E-body powered by a 426 Hemi snatched top honors as the fastest muscle car in 1970. With its lighter curb weight and shorter length and wheelbase—along with a firebreathing 426 Hemi stuffed under its hood—the 70 Cuda proved to be the undisputed champion without equal for this model year.
- 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6. The 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport 454 LS6 fought valiantly and earned the second-fastest muscle car of 1970. An impressive achievement considering it was nearly 500 pounds heavier than the first-place Cuda.
- 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner 426 Hemi. The 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner, powered by the mighty 426 Hemi, rounded out the podium in third place. While the ’70 Roadrunner had the same drivetrain as the Cuda, the B-body was slightly heavier with a longer wheelbase and overall length, which made enough of a difference at the end of the race track.
- 1970 Buick GS Stage 1 455. The 1970 Buick GS Stage 1 packed plenty of punch to earn it the respectable fourth-place position. Known more as a gentleman’s car than a muscle car, it surprised its competitors, having barely lost out at third place to the Roadrunner by only four-hundredths of a second!
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- 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429. Top Speed: 118 MPH. Among all the muscle car nameplates produced throughout automotive history, arguably none have a legacy that can hold up to the iconic Mustang.
- 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28. Top Speed: 133 MPH. Yet another car that benefited from GM lifting the displacement ban that was placed on mid-sized cars, led to one of the best Camaros ever built.
- 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T. Top Speed: 150 MPH. Another staple vehicle in the golden age of muscle cars was the Dodge Challenger. Like the Charger, the road and track model simply built everything great about the base car, honing in on performance on and off the racetrack.
- 1971 Plymouth HEMI Barracuda. Top Speed: 115 MPH. The '71 Plymouth HEMI 'Cuda is somewhat of a legend in the world of muscle cars. Besides its iconic look and raw power, the car is also incredibly rare due to its super limited production.
May 21, 2020 · The 1970 Hemi Cuda ran 13.10 seconds in the quarter-mile at 107.1 PMH—making it the #1 fastest muscle car of 1970—beating out the LS6 Chevelle, Hemi Roadrunner, Stage 1 GS, and Ram Air IV GTO. There was no doubt that 1970 muscle cars needed to look fast and go fast, too.
The golden age of American muscle reached its peak 50 years ago in 1970. A combination of car makers underrating power figures to placate insurance companies and the inaccuracy of the old SAE gross power ratings system means it’s hard to know which car really was the most powerful.
