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Meet the 1966 Ford Mustang GT Restomod, affectionately dubbed the “Stylin’ Stang.” This vintage beauty roars to life with a 289 HiPo V8 engine, bored .030 over, and paired with a Tremec T170 Top Loader 4-speed. It’s like giving a classic a shot of espresso! With an 8″ rear end and 3.55 gears, it’s built to thrill. Not just a car, it’s a time machine with attitude—guaranteed to leave both the competition and your bad day in the dust. Get ready to smile as wide as its iconic grille!

Engine Masters, presented by AMSOIL, is an all-new show for the Motor Trend channel! Each episode takes you into the engine-dyno room where power claims are questioned and head-to-head shootouts ensue. Engine Masters finds the […]

The Dodge Charger 1970 R/T 426 Hemi is a beast with a beauty complex—an intimidating muscle car that looks like it could bench press your house and still have energy for a marathon. Sporting a 426 cubic inch Hemi V8, it’s one of only 56 made with an automatic transmission, making it rarer than a unicorn at a science fair. Dressed in EB3 Light Blue Metallic with a black vinyl top, this Charger is the James Bond of cars—sophisticated, yet ready to cause a ruckus at a moment’s notice.

Classic Recreations is revving up the muscle car scene with a modern twist, dropping EcoBoost engines into their iconic Shelby Mustangs. These continuation cars, fully licensed by Shelby, combine vintage vibes with turbocharged tech, making them the perfect ride for those who want to save on gas without sacrificing the classic roar. It’s like giving a 60s rock band a digital remix—old-school cool meets new-age efficiency! Now you can cruise with a conscience and a turbocharged grin.

Did Google just spill the beans on the 2017 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500? It seems like the cat might be out of the bag, as Ford enthusiasts have been spotting camouflaged prototypes zipping around for a while now. Most folks thought this beast would roar into 2018, but surprise—2017 might be the year! Is Google playing Santa with this muscle car secret, or are we all just jumping the gun? Either way, it looks like Ford’s gearing up to unleash something wild pretty soon!

The Ford Falcon 2014 GT, an Aussie legend, continues its journey with a turbocharged XR6 leading the pack. This beastly sedan, quicker than a kangaroo on espresso, boasts a 4-liter V6 engine with 361 hp. While the highway patrol might miss the discontinued V8 interceptor, the XR6 zips from 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds, leaving even some European rivals eating its dust. Inside, it offers leather seats and ample legroom, ensuring comfort whether you’re dodging emus or cruising to a barbecue.

The 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible is a classic muscle car that packs a punch with its powerful 350 HP 396 (actually 402, but who’s counting?) engine under the hood. This beast comes with a sport suspension to handle all that power, and an SS appearance package that screams, “Look at me!” Inside, you’ll find bucket seats, a tilt wheel, and air conditioning, perfect for those hot summer days when you want to feel cool while burning rubber. And let’s not forget the power convertible top—a feature that lets you show off your ride and your new haircut all at once!

Muscle cars aren’t just vehicles; they’re an attitude on wheels. Take Eleanor, the iconic 1967 Mustang from “Gone in 60 Seconds,” a true embodiment of muscle car spirit. These beasts, often powered by roaring V8 engines, dominated drag racing from the ’60s to ’80s. With insane torque and horsepower, they offer rides that’ll make your jaw drop—and maybe your toupee fly off. Thanks to innovations like Dodge’s all-wheel drive Challenger GT, driving these monsters isn’t just for sunny days anymore!

The Dodge Charger burst onto the scene in 1966, a sleek, fastback beauty that made its Coronet cousin look like the introverted sibling at a car family reunion. Luxuriously priced at $3,100, it was like a Marlin with a snazzier hat. Boasting hidden headlights and a taillight grin, it packed options from a 318-cubic-inch engine to the roaring 426 Hemi. In 1967, the Charger donned fender signals and a vinyl roof, but sales took a nosedive—guess not everyone wanted a car that could double as a disco.

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