Succeeding in drag racing became big money, so muscle cars evolved to become as fast as possible in a straight ... as it also got a 4.10:1 rear axle with a limited-slip differential, uprated ...

but this car was designed for going fast and didn't need as big of an engine to do it. Plus, the car was much lighter than many muscle cars of the 1960s, weighing in at a scant 2,299 pounds.

After all, there's nothing quite like a piece of American muscle. Here are some of the cars that helped make that history by going fast. Let's start with the lone Ford on the list, the 1970 Ford ...

Muscle cars were often measured against another ... is still a 12-second car on the quarter mile. For best results, the 10-speed automatic transmission is necessary, which shaves a few tenths ...

These classic models built a reputation for straight-line speed during the Golden Age of American muscle cars.

So yes, there are non-American muscle cars, and we took it upon ourselves to find the 10 best examples that fit the latter half of the definition best. We also took the liberty of splitting them ...

We've ranked the Best Muscle Cars based on roughly 200 data points encompassing acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value, and how enjoyable they are to drive.

Muscle cars got leaner, more efficient and became ... and selectable power-assisted steering. SEE ALSO: Top 10 Best Sounding V8 Engines If more performance is wanted, the $6,500 GT Performance ...