Widely recognized as a muscle car, the Dodge Charger made its debut in a different niche in 1966. Sure, the 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) HEMI gave the vehicle muscle car credentials, but Chrysler's goal ...
In 1949, Oldsmobile produced what is often considered the first-ever muscle car, the Oldsmobile Rocket 88. Powered by a 303-cubic-inch (4.9L) V8 making 135 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque, it won ...