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Do muscle cars still exist?
Automakers are putting the brakes on several popular cars after the 2023 model year. Muscle cars like Dodge's Charger and Challenger are hitting the end of the road. So are sedans like the Nissan Maxima and Chrysler 300.2024 Chevrolet Camaro

Like its arch-rival, the Ford Mustang, the Chevy Camaro is one of just a handful of modern cars with a muscle-car heritage. The Camaro's accessible pricing also makes it a standout; it's one of the least expensive sports cars you can buy.Demon 170

The Demon 170, along with every other version of the Dodge Challenger (and the Chevrolet Camaro) bowed out in 2023, leaving only the Ford Mustang to satisfy muscle car fans. As the last version of an iconic muscle car nameplate, the situation only adds to the Demon 170's unique status.

Why muscle cars are dying : Design constraints were soon introduced in the 1970s, producing cars that looked generally the same regardless of manufacturer. This killed the aggressive styling of traditional muscle cars, while many of these iconic vehicles simply became far too expensive for most drivers to insure.

Why no more muscle cars

As those model years indicate, the heyday of the muscle car was the late 1960s and early 1970s, before the 1970s oil crisis made them unsustainable for most drivers.

When did muscle cars end : In 1974, the oil embargo and federal regulations effectively ended the muscle car wars. Manufacturers had more trouble to contend with than competing against each other. Given the available technology, they couldn't produce the big-block engines they were used to and still meet federal emissions regulations.

Shelby Cobra Super Snake and Shelby Mustang GT500 Super Snake: These two 1967 Shelbys are considered the rarest muscle cars ever built.

The 2017 Nissan GT-R Nismo isn't a muscle car, but it's definitely a car any muscle car fan will love and appreciate, if they can get their hands on one.

Are V8 cars going away

Major automakers like Dodge, Jeep Ram, and Chrysler have announced they will end production of their V8 engines by the end of 2023. However, Land Rover is going against the grain with their recent announcement of the Defender 130 V8.The archetypal muscle car is big, heavy, low-tech, low quality and simplistically engineered. It has a high displacement (ie 5L+) V8 engine with high torque (but relatively low power), that makes a raucous noise. Car-enthusiast European buyers prefer other qualities. They want finesse and handling, not brute strength.Major automakers like Dodge, Jeep Ram, and Chrysler have announced they will end production of their V8 engines by the end of 2023. However, Land Rover is going against the grain with their recent announcement of the Defender 130 V8.

Hemi V8 engine makers, Stellantis announced that they will discontinue this specific engine by the end of 2023 because of new emission laws and overall industry evolution.

What was the OG muscle car : Opinions on the origin of the muscle car vary, but the 1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88, is cited as the first full-sized muscle car.

What is a 5 second car : Find cars that accelerate to 60 miles per hour between 5-5.99 seconds. These fast cars referred to as “5 second cars” were once reserved for only top end supercars, although with the advancements in automotive engineering, 5 second 0-60 times have become more common and open to everyday performance-oriented cars.

Can a V6 be a muscle car

You're getting the power. So what's left you're getting the two doors as well and you're getting that classic shape. I absolutely think it should be considered a muscle car.

The four-door electric muscle car: Tesla Model S Plaid

If you ignore those extra two rear doors, the Model S Plaid is a good example of a modern electric muscle car. Like true muscle cars, the Plaid is American-made, a performance version of the regular model, insanely powerful (with 1,020 hp) and a drag-strip monster.The departure of the Ram TRX makes a lot more sense with the 2025 Ram 1500's updates. Ram is replacing the beloved Hemi V8 with its latest-and-greatest 3.0-liter I6 Hurricane engine family.

Are muscle cars stronger : Muscle cars have more powerful engines and also feature larger and boxier designs. They reach their best speeds when driving in relatively straight lines. Sports cars are small and sleek and hug the road while driving — giving an extra feeling of control, especially when making tight turns at high speeds.