Ford Mustang

photo by Clement Bucco-Lechat

Ever since 1964, when the Ford Mustang was introduced at the New York World’s fair, it has produced excitement among American drivers. When you think of muscle cars, the Ford Mustang immediately comes to mind because it’s been around since muscle cars were first created.

The new Mustang pays homage to 1960s design style and simultaneously has a modern look. While the newest redesign has moved further from the retro look than previous ones, it still has elements of older models. The V6 coupe, starting at $24,645, features a 3.7 liter V6, 300 horsepower engine. Not good enough? You may like the GT trim, which is equipped with a 5 liter V8 engine capable of 435 horsepower. The mustang is a favorite when it comes to performance that doesn’t break the bank.

Chevrolet Camaro

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The Camaro, like the redesigned Mustang, features a retro look that immediately brings to mind the muscle cars of the past. There are trims ranging from 275 HP to the 455 HP “2SS.” Surprisingly, the 2SS gets up to 17 mpg in the city and up to 28 mpg on the highway. That’s not so bad. The MSRPs for these models range from 26K to 43K.

Dodge Charger

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The $27,995 Charger SE features a 292 horsepower V6 engine, four-wheel independent touring suspension, four-wheel disc antilock brakes and all-speed traction control. But Dodge doesn’t take power lightly. The top-of-the-line Charger is the SRT Hellcat, which has an MSRP just under $66,000. Its engine pushes a massive 707 horsepower and, a bit ironically, it has a 5-star safety rating.