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Muscle car is an American term used to refer to a variety of high-performance automobiles. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines muscle cars as "any of a group of American-made 2-door sports cars with powerful engines designed for high-performance driving." A large V8 engine is fitted in a 2 or 4 door, rear wheel drive, family-style full-size car designed for four or more passengers. Sold at an affordable price, muscle cars are intended for street use and occasional drag racing. They are distinct from two-seat sports cars and expensive 2+2 GTs intended for high-speed touring and road racing.
In the 1960s, GM had a policy against putting engines over 400 cubic inches in its intermediate cars. Oldsmobile got around that rule with the Hurst/Olds, claiming Hurst was responsible for installing its 455-cubic-inch V8. The engine produced 390 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque in '68, but slightly milder tuning made it more drivable for '69. Zero to 60 mph took less than six seconds and the quarter-mile less than 14 seconds. Other features included an H-shaped dual-gate gear-shifter, a fiberglass dual hood scoop and a rear spoiler. Just over 900 were built for '69.
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