The 1960’s were an era of big power, big cars, and low 0-60 times. Yes, the jet-set era gave rise to international stardom and some of the most gorgeous cars ever sculpted. Race cars became more closely intertwined with their road-going counterparts and everyone benefitted. This was also a time when homologations (requirements of racing cars sold to the public) actually became enforced, letting real race cars and engines be sold to citizens. More importantly, it gave us the muscle car wars. Big block behemoths boasted big power, and with big power comes big responsibility - to lay down fast times.
Cars of this era quickly developed into speed machines that were not only top track performers but also street-racing starlets. While no one will …show more content…
So this is a car that can outrun most contemporary cars, roast the rear tires, and do all of that with four passengers.
4) 1968 Dodge Charger 426 Hemi - 425 horsepower - $4,110
Them Duke boys need to- wait, no, that was the 1969 Charger, never mind. Yes, the 1969 Charger gets all of the attention because of that garish livery and color and the television show, but the performance magic started a year earlier. In 1968 Dodge lets out the 426 Hemi and with a long wheelbase, more subtle styling, and excellent amenities it was comfortable to cruise in. All of this is good for when you aren’t in a hurry, but what if you need to be somewhere fast?
Put the hammer down though and you would blitz through a quarter mile at 105 mph (169 kph) in only 13 and a half seconds. How did it pull this off since it was one of the heaviest muscle cars out there? The magic was all in those hemispherical heads that allowed for high power at high RPMs, something most of these cars could not obtain. With a unique engine, TV show kin-manship, and robust performance figures Dodge did it right back then, and that is more than enough to earn it a spot on our
Cars of this era quickly developed into speed machines that were not only top track performers but also street-racing starlets. While no one will …show more content…
So this is a car that can outrun most contemporary cars, roast the rear tires, and do all of that with four passengers.
4) 1968 Dodge Charger 426 Hemi - 425 horsepower - $4,110
Them Duke boys need to- wait, no, that was the 1969 Charger, never mind. Yes, the 1969 Charger gets all of the attention because of that garish livery and color and the television show, but the performance magic started a year earlier. In 1968 Dodge lets out the 426 Hemi and with a long wheelbase, more subtle styling, and excellent amenities it was comfortable to cruise in. All of this is good for when you aren’t in a hurry, but what if you need to be somewhere fast?
Put the hammer down though and you would blitz through a quarter mile at 105 mph (169 kph) in only 13 and a half seconds. How did it pull this off since it was one of the heaviest muscle cars out there? The magic was all in those hemispherical heads that allowed for high power at high RPMs, something most of these cars could not obtain. With a unique engine, TV show kin-manship, and robust performance figures Dodge did it right back then, and that is more than enough to earn it a spot on our