Growth of the Muscle Car Trend

Hudson Hornet - Rocket 88's only competitor Muscle Car 1949 Rocket 88 engine In early 1960s, the popularity and performance of the muscle car grew, and Mopar (Dodge, Plymouth and Chrysler) and Ford battled for supremacy in drag racing. The Dodge Dart 1962 413 cu in (6.8 L) Max Wedge, for example, could run a 13 / 2 1/4-mile dragstrip at over 100 mph (161 km / h). 1955 Chrysler C-300 - America's