The Best 'Muscle Car' in the 70s

On the timeline, the muscle car or 'muscular car' which began to occupy the hearts of consumers in the late 1960s entered a bleak period in the 80s because of the issue of fuel consumption. As a result the muscular car was increasingly avoided and lost interest.

The current phenomenon is that manufacturers lost their innovation in installing a 'V' configuration engine and friendly in the wallet.

Talking about the muscle car, in the 1970s US consumers were treated to a variety of muscular cars with exceptional engine performance from Dodge, Ford, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Pontiac, Plymouth.

Even some people collect the car on the grounds because of its quality. Motor1.com summarizes the seven best muscle cars of all time. Most of the cars have been 'grounded' and only become collectibles.

What is the best 7 muscle car by Motor1.com ?

1. 1970  Ford Mustang Boss 302

1970  Ford Mustang Boss 302 SCCARacing Car

Ford Mustang Boss 302 is a performance car in his day. The manufacturer logo 'blue oval' relies on a 5,000cc V8 configuration engine powered by 290 horsepower produced in 1970. This car is in the category of legend because many won championships in the racing arena such as SCCA.

2. 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

Compared to other muscle cars, this one car is quite tough when on a straight track. Seen from a 5,000cc engine spitting out 450 horsepower. The engine is dating an aggressive four-speed manual transmission.

3. 1974 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455

1974 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455

In 1971 and 1972 the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455 car became a new era after the sale of Firebird slumped 56 percent.

The Pontiac Firebird Trans is very typical of the design of the rear two-door coupe. Until now, the car is still glimpsed by classic car collectors. Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455 presents a V8 engine with 290 horsepower.

4. 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SE

1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SE

This muscle car attracted the attention of consumers until the '80s because it maintained a classic design, such as a long hood and grille equipped with twin headlights. The US manufacturer Pontiac immerses a 6,600cc V8 engine that throws 200 horsepower.

5. 1978 Dodge Lil' Red Express 

1978 Dodge Lil' Red Express

Generally muscle cars carry a sporty coupe design. But not for this one car. The design of the truck was first created not for performance cars. But if you see the ability of the engine is very extraordinary in the era.

Dodge Lil' Red Express uses a V8 engine throwing 225 horsepower, while in its class it is only powered under 200 horsepower which is enough to drive the car from 0-100 km per hour in a matter of 6.5 seconds.

6. 1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Convertible

1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Convertible

History records the muscle car is very fast in addition to its attractive design. This car uses the legendary Hemi V8 engine with 425 horsepower. This is a rare muscle car among other muscle cars, naturally the price of the car translates into US $ 3.5 million.

7. 1970 Oldsmobile 442

The 1970 oldmobile 442 became famous thanks to its ferocity on the road. This muscle car is supported by a V8 configuration engine with bursts of 365 horsepower. Some foreign sites 1970 Oldmobile for US $ 79,000.

1970 Oldsmobile 442