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The fastest muscle car produced by American Motors was the mid-sized 1970 AMC Rebel "The Machine", which was powered by a 390 cu in (6.4 L) engine producing 340 hp (254 kW). [73] The Rebel had a 0–60 mph (97 km/h) time of 6.8 seconds and a quarter-mile run in 14.4 seconds at 99 mph (159 km/h). [74]
With a top speed of 164 mph, the 1966 427 Cobra is the fastest American muscle car: it can do a quarter mile in 12.20 seconds. kenmo/istockphoto. 3. Styling and Body Design.
These Rebels were no longer the muscle car of 1957, but did offer more power than regular Rambler models. A test by Motor Trend concluded "the V8 powered Rebel is now able to reach a true 60-mph from a standstill in an estimated 12.0 seconds"—significantly slower than the limited-production 1957 Rebel, and this was pretty good for that era.
This particular combination proved one of the fastest classic-era muscle cars, making it a treat to drive in addition to its handsome looks. 6. 1970 Plymouth Superbird Auction price : $1.65 million
The AMC AMX is a two-seat GT-style muscle car produced by American Motors Corporation from 1968 through 1970. [2] [6] As one of just two American-built two-seaters, the AMX was in direct competition with the one-inch (2.5 cm) longer wheelbase Chevrolet Corvette, [7] for substantially less money.
But while they’re deeply ingrained in car culture stateside, this combination of big engines and little quarter-mile times can sometimes seem a bit alien to outsiders. The 15 Best Muscle Cars ...
Many elements change how fast the car can accelerate to 60 mph. [ii] [iii] Tires, elevation above sea level, weight of the driver, testing equipment, weather conditions and surface of testing track all influence these times. [3]
The Ford Mustang GTD has set a 6:57.685 lap at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. It's the fastest American production car ever at the track, and the 5th fastest sports car.