autoevolution 3 Jun 2021, 11:20 UTC ·
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Five decades ago, when the muscle car genre emerged from the shadows of the post-war economy cars, the variety of models grew quickly, not least thanks to the plethora of brands on the market, many of which have been axed meanwhile. And giants like Chrysler avoided cannibalization by assigning different body styles to various marques, among others. The original Dodge Charger and corresponding fifth-gen Coronet are a brilliant example of that, but this rendering blurs the (roof)line between them. 11 photos
While the 1966-1967 Charger and the 1965-1970 Coronet shared the B-body platform, as well as the available powertrains, the former came with a fastback profile, which suited its luxury car ambitions. Meanwhile, the latter s sporty forms involved either a two-door sedan or a two-door hardtop (no B-pillars).
It was about time that we saw what FuelTech’s twin-turbocharged C8 Corvette was capable of over a quarter-mile, ever since its output was pushed to 1,075-wheel horsepower and 888 lb-ft (1,204 Nm) of torque.
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FuelTech s C8 Corvette makes an astonishing 1,075 wheel horsepower, and last month managed to run a 9.72-second quarter mile at 146 mph at Virginia Motorsports Park. But that wasn t enough for the team, who last week pushed the car further to a 9.61-second run at 148 mph at the South Georgia Motorsports Park.
With a set of sticky Mickey Thompson ET Street R Drag Radials fitted on the back and some nitrous adjustment, the guys managed to get the 60-foot time down to a respectable 1.38 seconds. Popping wheelies ain t easy: this Vette requires the help of twin Garrett G35-900 turbochargers boosting 21 psi and a constant flow of M1 methanol to lift the skinny front tires.
When it comes to classic muscle cars, I'm a big fan of flashy-colored Chevy Camaros and Ford Mustangs. I've never been a fan of white, black, and gray cars, but all that changes when the rig in question is a murdered out restomod. Like this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro here.