5 Cars That Ever Become King of the Street in the United States

The countries and continents of the world must have their own characteristics and culture in the automotive world, one of which we know is the United States (US) with its American Muscle Car.

Cars with large engines, like muscular men, in the 60s and 70s reached their golden age in the United States.

Car manufacturers in the US at that time are competing to create and develop cars with large capacity and power machines, both for commercial market needs and for the needs of the competition. Until finally in 1974, the US was hit by a fuel crisis that inevitably also affected the choice of engine capacity of the car. Because US-made cars with large cc spelled out wasteful fuel, then at that time many consumers who then turned to a small cc car that is more fuel efficient. Here we summarize some cars that had become the king of the streets and even become a legend to this day.

1. Shelby Mustang GT500

For movie maniacs and automotive enthusiasts, who does not know Eleanor, one of the cars in the movie Gone in 60 Seconds? Yes! Ford Mustang GT 500 Shelby, a car made by Ford manufacturer built by Caroll Shelby. Sexy exterior design, powered with powerful engine power. V8 7000 cc engine hidden under the hood can produce a maximum power of 355 hp. The car was born in 1965-1970 was produced in a limited number, until now still a fugitive car collectors, and of course the price in the world market is certainly make you shake your head.

 

Frod Shelby Mustang GT500 King of the Street

2. Chevrolet Chevelle SS

Cars produced in the 60s to 70s this brings an enormous machine. How not, the 7400 cc engine mounted on the car sedan, of course, will release power that is high. This car can spend up to 360 hp and up to now still be the largest mass-produced car.

Chevrolet Chevelle SS King of the Street

3. Plymouth Barracuda

Is a redesign of the previous generation, Plymouth Barracuda birth in the 70s this became one of the legendary car in the world of musle car. The highest series of this car is offered in the market with Hemi engine, 7000 cc with a maximum power of 425 hp and this series is more familiar with the title Hemi Cuda. Even so, not all Plymouth series is using the machine Hemi.

Hemi is a machine made Chrysler and became a high-performance machine that was marketed starting in 1969. Hemi is the nickname of the name of this machine technology, Hemispherical Combustion Chamber. Differences engine technology is in the combustion chamber in his head cylinder. The design of the combustion chamber produces efficient combustion, so it can raise the engine power significantly.

Plymouth Barracuda King of the Street

4. Pontiac GTO

The American car produced by General Motors was born in the 60s. Pontiac GTO comes with 6400 cc engine that produces 325 hp at 4800 rpm, with 3 speed manual transmission and four barrels carburetor. This car also had a major star in the big screen movie titled The Last Ride directed by Guy Norman Bee. Some opinions say that more effort is needed to control this monster car.

Pontiac GTO King of the Street

5. Dodge Charger 1969

Another car that became a celebrity in the world of cinema: Dodge Charger. Who does not know this brand? Early career in the world of film entered in the film series in America, Dukes of Hazzard which was then appointed into a long movie as much as two series. Bo and Luke Duke's pride car has a characteristic in every edition, which always has a jumping scene. In the 2000s, this car re-emerged in the film The Fast and The Furious as the flagship car Dominic Toretto.

The car with a 6300 cc V8 engine that produces 335 hp is manufactured by Dodge manufacturer, a subsidiary of Chrysler car manufacturer. Some series Dodge Charger is also fitted with Hemi 7000 cc engine. It's hard to imagine what it's like to drive a car with such great power.

Dodge Charger 1969 King of the Street

Are you one of the typical muscle car lovers of the United States and have an additional list of cars that are not less interesting? Convey in the comment field ok!