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A round of teaser photos hinted Chevrolet had something bigger planned for the 2017 Geneva Motor Show than another paint scheme. What debuted was the Camaro Track Concept — a satin green, automatic-equipped take on the Camaro SS 1LE built specifically to court European buyers. Here’s the spec sheet behind Chevy’s track-ready pitch to a new market.
A complete small-block turbo kit for less than seven hundred dollars sounds too good to be true, so HOT ROD bolted one on and strapped it to the dyno to find out. The result is an honest look at what cheap boost really buys you, which parts hold up, and which ones belong in the trash. It is the test most of us are too cautious to run ourselves. See whether the bargain kit makes real power or grenades the dream.
Nissan built the Datsun 240Z to answer one question: could a lightweight, affordable Japanese sports car actually compete with Europe’s best? The 1969 debut proved it could, backed by a 151-horsepower inline-six, a sub-2,300-pound curb weight, and championship wins that followed almost immediately. Here’s how a $3,526 coupe became a genuine racing threat.
A single photo comparing two very different tire-smoking styles has been making the rounds — one car locked into a classic straight-line burnout, the other sliding sideways like a drift car mid-run. Both trace back to drag strip tire warm-ups, but they’ve evolved into two distinct forms of automotive showmanship. Here’s where each style actually comes from.
Zach Archer spent years chasing the perfect classic muscle car before a friend at DI Motorwerkz simply built one for him. The result is a 1969 Chevelle carrying a version of GM’s modern LSX454 crate big-block, pushed well past its 627-horsepower factory rating. Here’s what that engine is built from — and how it gets to 740 horsepower.
ZL1 versus Hellcat versus Shelby versus Boss 302 versus a Corvette ZR1 that refuses to be counted out. This compilation lines up the modern muscle matchups fans never stop arguing about, and the results rarely follow the horsepower charts. Traction, gearing, and driver nerve decide these races as much as raw power. Pick your favorite before you press play, and see whether your loyalty survives the quarter mile.
Michigan’s F-Body faithful turn out every year for what began as a small cookout and grew into the state’s largest Camaro and Firebird gathering. The Meet & Greet at Baker’s of Milford now spans generations of GM pony cars and doubles as a charity fundraiser. Here’s how a casual BBQ became a 13-year tradition — and why it keeps growing.
Everyone knows the 426 Hemi and the big-inch legends, but the muscle car era hid some of its best engineering in smaller, forgotten V8s that quietly outran their reputations. OldCarMemories counts down five underrated powerplants that packed a real punch while hiding in the shadow of their famous siblings. It’s a smarter, deeper look at the era — and a tip for budget-minded buyers. Watch to see which engines made the list.
Fifty years is long enough for a car to outlive the reasons someone parked it in the first place. This 1961 Corvette finally rolled back into daylight after five decades in storage, and the timing matters: 1961 was the last year Chevrolet built the Corvette exclusively around the 283 small-block, including a rare fuel-injected option. Here’s what makes a survivor like this one worth a second look.
Edmunds’ Inside Line parked a 2010 Dodge Challenger against a 1970 Challenger to settle a forty-year argument — but the vintage car is a Hotchkis-tuned fighter, not a stock relic, which levels the field. The modern car wins on paper, yet muscle cars have never been only about numbers. Character, sound, and feel all get a vote. Watch to see which Challenger actually comes out ahead.
Bob Gough grew up idolizing European sports cars and dismissing American muscle — until a 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S changed his mind for good. Over twenty-three years he’s upgraded it with a 340 V8, a Tremec five-speed, and nitrogen shocks, turning a straight-line Mopar into a backroad weapon that “leaves Porsches behind.” Petrolicious tells the story of a lifelong convert. Watch to see the ’Cuda that won him over.
Wheels are the first thing many enthusiasts notice, and MuscleCarOfTheWeek dug through the legendary Brothers Collection to rank its ten favorites. From Yenko Atlas aluminum wheels and Shelby ten-spokes to rare Mopar A12 steelies and AAR Cuda Rally wheels, the countdown spans every era and brand. It’s a reminder of how much rolling stock defines a muscle car’s attitude. Watch to see which design takes the top spot.
Buick never marketed the Riviera as a muscle car, but tucked under its elegant hood sat a 425-cubic-inch Nailhead V8 with a nickname that hinted at something more aggressive. Here’s the story behind the Wildcat 465, the rare dual-quad Super Wildcat option only 2,122 buyers ordered, and why this personal luxury coupe deserves a second look from muscle car fans.
Rebuilding a V8 intimidates plenty of enthusiasts, but this hands-on teardown of a Dodge 5.9-liter 360 Magnum makes the process approachable. The same disassembly, measuring, and reassembly discipline applies to almost any pushrod V8, from a 318 to a small-block Chevy. It’s a foundational skill for anyone serious about muscle cars and classic trucks. Watch to see how a tired long-block becomes a running engine again.
In a garage in Ferdinand, Indiana, My Classic Car found two of the 1970s’ greatest survivors: an Orbit Orange Ram Air GTO Judge convertible said to be the only one in its color, and a Limelight Green Plymouth Roadrunner ragtop packing the legendary 440 Six Barrel. Both are convertibles, both restored to obsessive factory correctness. Together they answer anyone who doubts the decade produced greatness. Watch to see them run.