10 Highest HORSEPOWER Classic American Muscle Cars Ever Made!

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ever

yone in today's video, we are going to take a look at the most powerful

classic

American

cars

, let's delve into number 10, we have the 1964 Dodge Dart 330 with 415

horsepower

, although it came standard with a V8 engine smaller, lighter 273 cubic inch option. for the more powerful 426 cubic Max Wedge became available later. This upgrade gave the vehicle much greater power output, increasing the vehicle from a humble 180

horsepower

to the staggering 415 that landed it on our list. Engines like these were integrated with some pretty crazy engineering choices including reworked intake and exhaust manifolds and higher compression ratios. In short, the maximum wedge was designed for racing, but ended up in anyone's Dodge Dart, which can be purchased for an average of $1,885, number nine, 1965 Shel Elby Cobra, 425 horsepower, while the Shelby.

The Cobra Super Snake has been recorded making over 800 horsepower, which would have

made

it the most powerful American

classic

. We will talk about the street legal version of the vehicle. One of Carol Shelby's best contributions to the automotive industry. The street model of the Shelby Cobra. Soaring through open stretches of road at 186 mph, this is

made

possible by the 425 horsepower generated by a legendary 427 cubic V8 engine, even with its competitive power cut in half, the street-legal variant still powers through. keeps in line with its fiercest competitors, the number 8. 1966 Chevrolet Corvette l72 with 425 horsepower, continuing the trend of vehicles reaching 425 horsepower, is Chevy's 1966 Corvette, while the elegant The car's exterior is certainly impressive to look at.

The real star of the show is what resides under its hood. Designed and manufactured by Chevrolet between 1966 and 1969, the L72 engine is a big-block V8 engine that found its way into many automobiles produced throughout this period, including the Camaro and the chavel. The l72 was undoubtedly powerful. It was initially expected to make around 450 horsepower before its public launch. Its integration into the 1966 Corvette went well. decided to leave the masses with a stylish sports car with excellent acceleration demonstrated by its zero to 60 time of just 4.8 seconds. Number seven, 1969 Dodge Charge RT with 425 horsepower, the Dodge vehicle series famous for its reliability and toughness makes its way onto our list.

With the 1969 Charger RT we specifically mean those equipped with the 426 Hemi, which increased the car's horsepower from 375 to 425. The engine got its name from the hemispherical, overhead-valve combustion chambers that made it so powerful in a At a time when it was even considered the ideal engine for drag racing competitions and until it was finally banned from reaching 0 to 60 in just 4.9 seconds, the roar of this Hemi engine is perfect for any lover of the American Muscle number six, Plymouth. 1970 Barracuda with 425 horsepower on the Hemi theme. Engine The iconic Plymouth Barracuda finds its way to tie with its Dodge counterpart, also equipped with a 426 cubic inch engine with 425 horsepower, the Barracuda has become a desirable collector car, although many different engines were made available for the Barracuda, the Hemi gave Plymouth a fight. opportunity against such fierce competition at the time of its release, being such a rare and expensive site to behold with an average auction price of $3,400, although some have sold for over $3 million, Barracuda is as in demand now as It was at the time of its release is evidenced by the fact that it sold over 50,000 units in just one year.

Number five, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette ZR2, 425 horsepower, as the second Corvette to make it to our list, the ZR2 is a rare find for enthusiasts of the name including one of the legendary LS model engines, the ZR2 is capable of reaching up to 170 mph and can reach 60 mph in 5.3 seconds. The engine under the hood is an LS6, a third-generation model built from the Iron and designed with distributorless ignition functionality in mind. Of the best classic

cars

to drive, this is a big block. Corvette folks just don't want to miss number four, the 430 horsepower 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, the second car on our list to come equipped with the l72 engine, the Camaro ZL1 being the highlight. level by generating an impressive 430 horsepower, this increase in power is likely the result of reduced lift and mitigated drag, but the power itself is certainly a result of the new engine, the l72 was not standard for the ZL1, but dropped to a 428. cubic in V8 that could only generate around 335 horsepower, this replacement came as part of a new range of options provided by Copo that allowed those with the know-how to order the Camaro with an engine L72 big block, a ZL1 that reaches from 0 to 60 in 0 an absolute monster on the road, a privilege granted by its 450 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque originally built with a 396 C cubic engine in mind.

Its impressive performance is due to the 454 cubic inch big block engine which gives it a huge advantage over similar vehicles crossing the A4 Mile in 13.8 seconds, it is not difficult to see why the Chevel is a true American icon. The number two 1996 Dodge Viper GTS with 450 horsepower, which is our only entry from the '90s, the original Dodge Viper is, of course, an extraordinary vehicle. With a 8-liter V10 engine created by Dodge, this should come as no surprise to Dodge Viper fans who have spoken highly of the car, particularly in relation to the 450 horsepower and 490 lb-ft of torque it has to offer. offer, something that places it on par with the valued one.

Classics from previous decades, the vehicle itself was designed for performance and features a lightweight aluminum body that allows it to easily move at a top speed of 177 mph. Number one, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, 460 horsepower. As we conclude our list, it's pretty evident that the Corvette family of cars is aiming high and isn't stopping until it's made a good impression, as the third Corvette mentioned, the 1970 ZR1, takes the prize with a resounding 460 horsepower, the

highest

power for an American classic. It has an LS7 engine. Powertrain that has been considered one of the most powerful naturally aspirated engines in the world, with titanium intake valves, refined cylinder heads and an extremely durable camshaft.

The LS7 can withstand much higher pressures and gives the ZR greater performance by putting it up s

ever

al steps. ahead of its LS predecessors like the LS3