Bear with me as I step back in time to formulate what I believe are three formidable performance American cars built: the Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger and Chevrolet Camaro. Currently, only the Mustang is in production with the Challenger back in 2009. GM has committed to build the Camaro just yet, but the company is likely to make a decision in favor of the car and his brother, the Pontiac Firebird, this summer. So, what is the performance on American cars that set them apart from the rest? In one word: muscle. Read on as I compare these three vehicles and share with you my feeble attempts to explain the culture behind the car.
So, do you think I forgot the Chevrolet Corvette and Dodge Viper when it comes to sports cars? No, I did not. Both models are sports cars and racing cars. On the other hand, the Mustang, Camaro and Challenger are mass-produced cars with muscle performance. There is a difference in how a typical race car handles, rides, and runs against a muscle car.
Typically, a muscle car was a coupe version of some of the larger vehicles that have been popular on the streets of the United States in 1960 and 1970. The Mustang and Camaro, however, have been designed separately [although both sides heavily borrowed from other models] and this "pony" cars were a category all to themselves. For the sake of comparison, are added to the Dodge Challenger, a performance version of Mopar cars of its time. All three were compared with the critics of that time and all three will again be compared to a few years, when production is ramped up.
a step back in time with me in April 1964 for an era in which America has been heavily involved in the space race, Lyndon Johnson was president, and General Motors said Autodom . Ford, meanwhile, had been nipping at GM's heels for years, but the success of the Edsels end of 1950 had cost the company dear. Still, it was the turn of the New York World's Fair and Ford used the right technology and television to promote his new offering, the Mustang. A 2 +2 coupe shares and loan from the Fairlane Falcon, the 1964 ½ model was the first sold and is widely credited with being the best introduction of a new vehicle ever. With a standard V6 engine and optional V8, the new Mustang quickly surpassed all sales records and was a hot seller ever since. In fact, with the introduction of the look "retro" Mustang in 2005, the car has once again generated interest in the segment of muscle cars such as DaimlerChrysler and General Motors is competing models of their craft.
After the success of earlier muscle cars including the Dodge Charger and Plymouth 'Cuda, the Dodge Challenger was launched as a 1970 model. The car borrowed heavily from the 'Cuda, but the plate was a bit' different, and the wheelbase has been lengthened by an inch. Why was the muscle car was in decline at the time of its introduction, the Challenger lasted only five years before the model was canceled. The Challenger concept is currently on display at auto shows many design is based on 1970 and is the talk of forums and blogs across the country. Look for Hemi-powered engines as favored by many owners, the car is likely that parts of the current technology with the Magnum wagon and Charger sedan.
GM was asleep at the wheel when the Mustang came out. It took almost three years before the company could respond and when he did the Camaro and Pontiac Firebird were the result. Although both cars sold well over the years, no one could match the Mustang sales levels and by the time the cars were sold last in 2002, production dropped to a trickle. Yet, at the end of the Camaro after 35 years has led to renewed interest in the name and thanks to the retro Mustang, the whole muscle car category is growing once again. Look for a Camaro 2010 Camaro will be the first time since 2002, while a ragtop version is also considered.
Therefore, only that you can expect to buy a muscle car these days? People like me: middle-aged men who grew up with the original models. In addition, a whole new generation of younger riders tired of "me too" look of many of the compact cars on the road. muscle cars of today are very different from cars as they incorporate a time before the appearance of the originals, using today's technology. Therefore, it will be decent fuel economy without sacrificing performance: a true win-win situation.
No, I can not wait to see a Mustang, Camaro and Challenger in line at a stoplight waiting for the light to change. A new era "muscle car" is upon us and we are very excited.
So, do you think I forgot the Chevrolet Corvette and Dodge Viper when it comes to sports cars? No, I did not. Both models are sports cars and racing cars. On the other hand, the Mustang, Camaro and Challenger are mass-produced cars with muscle performance. There is a difference in how a typical race car handles, rides, and runs against a muscle car.
Typically, a muscle car was a coupe version of some of the larger vehicles that have been popular on the streets of the United States in 1960 and 1970. The Mustang and Camaro, however, have been designed separately [although both sides heavily borrowed from other models] and this "pony" cars were a category all to themselves. For the sake of comparison, are added to the Dodge Challenger, a performance version of Mopar cars of its time. All three were compared with the critics of that time and all three will again be compared to a few years, when production is ramped up.
a step back in time with me in April 1964 for an era in which America has been heavily involved in the space race, Lyndon Johnson was president, and General Motors said Autodom . Ford, meanwhile, had been nipping at GM's heels for years, but the success of the Edsels end of 1950 had cost the company dear. Still, it was the turn of the New York World's Fair and Ford used the right technology and television to promote his new offering, the Mustang. A 2 +2 coupe shares and loan from the Fairlane Falcon, the 1964 ½ model was the first sold and is widely credited with being the best introduction of a new vehicle ever. With a standard V6 engine and optional V8, the new Mustang quickly surpassed all sales records and was a hot seller ever since. In fact, with the introduction of the look "retro" Mustang in 2005, the car has once again generated interest in the segment of muscle cars such as DaimlerChrysler and General Motors is competing models of their craft.
After the success of earlier muscle cars including the Dodge Charger and Plymouth 'Cuda, the Dodge Challenger was launched as a 1970 model. The car borrowed heavily from the 'Cuda, but the plate was a bit' different, and the wheelbase has been lengthened by an inch. Why was the muscle car was in decline at the time of its introduction, the Challenger lasted only five years before the model was canceled. The Challenger concept is currently on display at auto shows many design is based on 1970 and is the talk of forums and blogs across the country. Look for Hemi-powered engines as favored by many owners, the car is likely that parts of the current technology with the Magnum wagon and Charger sedan.
GM was asleep at the wheel when the Mustang came out. It took almost three years before the company could respond and when he did the Camaro and Pontiac Firebird were the result. Although both cars sold well over the years, no one could match the Mustang sales levels and by the time the cars were sold last in 2002, production dropped to a trickle. Yet, at the end of the Camaro after 35 years has led to renewed interest in the name and thanks to the retro Mustang, the whole muscle car category is growing once again. Look for a Camaro 2010 Camaro will be the first time since 2002, while a ragtop version is also considered.
Therefore, only that you can expect to buy a muscle car these days? People like me: middle-aged men who grew up with the original models. In addition, a whole new generation of younger riders tired of "me too" look of many of the compact cars on the road. muscle cars of today are very different from cars as they incorporate a time before the appearance of the originals, using today's technology. Therefore, it will be decent fuel economy without sacrificing performance: a true win-win situation.
No, I can not wait to see a Mustang, Camaro and Challenger in line at a stoplight waiting for the light to change. A new era "muscle car" is upon us and we are very excited.
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