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Top 12 Muscle Cars

This data was pulled from our database of over 1500 track tests. We offer no guarantees that these are actually the 12 fastest muscle cars. There are just too many variables including driver differences and weather conditions. However, you must admit, it is a nice looking list!

Number 1 – 1967 Camaro ZL-1

1967 Chevrolet Camaro Picture

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Camaro ZL1 427ci/425hp 5.3 10.4 sec @ 128.1 mph Super Stock Mag 2/69

Number 2 – 1969 Corvette ZL-1

1969 Chevrolet Corvette Picture

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette ZL-1 427ci/460hp n/a 10.9 sec @ 130.0 mph Motor Trend

Number 3 – 1970 Mustang Boss 429

1970 Ford Mustang Picture

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Mustang Boss 429 429ci/375hp 5.3 sec 12.3 sec @ 112.0 mph Motor Trend

Number 4 – 1966 Corvette 427

1966 Chevrolet Corvette Picture

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 427ci/425hp n/a 12.8 sec @ 112.0 mph Car & Driver

Number 5 – 1964 GTO

1964 Pontiac GTO Picture

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
GTO 389ci/348hp 4.6 sec 13.1 sec @ 115.0 mph Car and Driver 3/1964

Number 6 – 1970 Challenger Hemi SE

1970 Dodge Challenger Picture

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Challenger Hemi SE 426ci/425hp 6.3 sec 13.1 sec @ 107.1 mph Car Craft 11/69

Number 7 – 1969 Road Runner 440 Six-Pack

1969 Plymouth Road Runner Picture

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Road Runner 440 six pack 440ci/375hp n/a 13.1 sec @ 111.0 mph Super Stock 6/69

Number 8 – 1970 Barracuda 426 Hemi

1970 Plymouth Barracuda Picture

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Barracuda Hemi 426ci/425hp n/a 13.1 sec @ 107.1 mph Car Craft 11/69

Number 9 – 1970 Chevelle Super Sport 454

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Chevelle SS 454 454ci/450hp n/a 13.1 sec @ 107.0 mph Car Craft

Number 10 – 1969 GTO Ram Air IV

1969 Pontiac GTO Picture

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
GTO Judge RA IV 400ci/370hp 5.7 sec 13.2 sec @ 104.0 mph MCR no date

Number 11 – 1969 Gran Sport Stage I

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Gran Sport Stage I 455ci/360hp 5.5 sec 13.3 sec @ 105.5 mph Motor Trend 1/70

Number 12 – 1969 Mustang Boss 429

1969 Ford Mustang Picture

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Mustang Boss 429 429ci/375hp n/a 13.3 sec @ 107.0 mph Hi PerfCars 9/69


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