T he 1970s were a disastrous time for American muscle cars. The Clean Air Act of 1970 took full effect, and with it came ...

Obviously, power output was way down in the '70s, but at least the Camaro ... and easily the best factory-equipped V-8 the iconic muscle car ever had until modern times. The power decline of ...

You may not think of the Buick GS Stage 1 455 when you think of '70s muscle cars, but it remained one of the most powerful in its category well into the '70s – despite the lowered compression ...

In the following years, intermediates, pony cars, and even compacts received potent V8 engines that made them fearsome straight-line performers. Though the golden age of muscle cars didn't last as ...

In the Modern Age of American Muscle, there has been an absolutely insane horsepower war with supercharged V-8s hitting over 1,000 horsepower, propelling cars to single-digit quarter-mile times.

We've ranked the Best Muscle Cars based on roughly 200 data points encompassing acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value, and how enjoyable they are to drive.