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Can an electric car be a muscle car? Tesla’s 2013 “S” Sedan says, “Hold my charging cable!” With 416 hp and 443 ft-lb of torque, it zooms from 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds. It’s like a speed-dating event for electrons! Starting at $49,900 (after rebates), it’s a steal when you consider the fuel costs are, well, electrifyingly zero. Elon Musk’s brainchild, the Roadster, once set a 311-mile range record in Australia. So, whether in the outback or the suburbs, Tesla is sparking a revolution.
The Camaro RS-SS-Z28 options from 1967 to 1969 bring the muscle to muscle cars! The ’67 Camaro, sharing its platform with the Nova, flaunts a semi-unibody design and three appearance packages, including the RS with hideaway headlights and the SS with a roaring V8. But wait, there’s more! The undercover Z28, the secret agent of the Camaro world, races in with a high-revving 302 engine. By ’69, buyers could pick from five engines or go big with a dealer-installed 427 cu in beast. Wheel size upgrade included!
Behold the 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS, the crown jewel of the Generation 3 lineup, rolling in on the trusty GM “B” platform. This beauty flaunts a more squared-up look with an aluminum panel, chromed border, and the iconic three-taillight configuration. Under the hood, you could opt for the popular 283 or 327 engines. And if you’re feeling fancy, why not splurge an extra forty-three bucks for those “controversial” power brakes? There’s even a rare factory dash-mounted tachometer, just for kicks!
The Pontiac Trans Am from 1970-1975 was a muscle car with a flair for drama—think swooping body styles and engines named like action heroes, such as the Ram Air III and IV. The ’74 SD-455 was the muscle-bound heavyweight, boasting an engine so strong it could almost bench press the car itself. By ’75, the Trans Am got a facelift with a wrap-around rear window, but emissions regulations were like a diet plan for the engine, slimming down those power gains. Who needs horsepower when you have style, right?