>12 of the Fastest New Cars Under $40,000 + more $'s< ?
>12 of the Fastest New Cars Under $40,000 + more $'s< ?
12 of the Fastest New Cars Under $40,000 
for Rich Member's 
Member's, Which one do you like ? Please post & let us know ?
Eric Schaal | October 19, 2014
Here are 12 of the fastest cars available at a base price below $40,000. While most are well below that target price, a few may end up over $40K when extras (who needs AC?) are added, but the prices are the MSRP before destination or any additional charges as listed on the automaker’s sites. Cars that have more than one model in this price only appear once, in their most powerful iteration (sorry, V6 Mustang.)
12. Ford Focus ST ($23,625)
Ford has gotten mostly rave reviews for its Focus ST hot hatch. Just a glance at the engine specs are enough to get excited. The turbocharged direct-injection 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine hits a maximum 252 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque. This power quotient is enough to power the Focus ST from 0-60 in 6.6 seconds, according to tests by Edmunds. Sure, the Mustang may be able to take it on the open road, but when there’s a tight parking spot in town the ST has its number.
11. Scion FR-S ($25,470)
Treasured by drivers who love performance that doesn’t break the bank, the Scion FR-S shows off what Toyota’s performance division does best. The FR-S (and Subaru BRZ, its mirror image) are equipped with 2.0-liter engines capable of 200 hp. With manual transmission, Edmunds took the FR-s from 0-60 in 6.5 seconds, putting it neck-and-neck with the Focus ST.
10. Infiniti Q50 ($37,150)
Refined in appearance but pretty darn fast, the Infiniti Q50 fits the bill for car lovers of multiple stripes. Speed-wise, the Q50 gets its potency from the 3.7-liter V6 under the hood. Capable of 328 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque, that was enought to hustle from 0-60 in 5.5 seconds – better than the Mustang V6 in Edmunds testing, and looking awfully pretty while doing it.
9. Dodge Charger R/T ($30,695)
Can a muscle car have four doors? Dodge says it’s possible and presents the Charger R/T as an example of how it works. The 2015 model has a slightly less aggressive appearance than the outgoing Charger, but there is no shortchanging in the power department. Chargers in the R/T trim house the 5.7-liter Hemi engine that packs a wallop. How fast can 370 hp and 395 lb-ft of torque take this Charger? Edmunds got from 0-60 in 5.4 seconds in rear-wheel-drive models.
8. Hyundai Genesis R-Spec ($29,350)
When David Mamet used Hyundais as a point of mockery in Glengarry Glen Ross (1982), he wasn’t referring to the Genesis R-Spec. This hot coupe does damage with its 3.8-liter V6 engine, capable of 348 hp. That powertrain sent the R-Spec from 0-60 in 5.3 seconds in Edmunds testing. With that type of performance, it would be enough to give the Alec Baldwin character a run for his money in the BMW he drove to berate the poor salesmen in the film.
7. Nissan 370Z ($29,990)
Sporting a 3.7-liter V6 like its corporate sibling the Infiniti Q50, the Nissan 370Z gets even better output. In fact, it peaks at 332 hp, which enables the 370Z to go from 0-60 in 5.1 seconds, according to Edmunds testers. Approaching the five second mark for this sprint is an achievement for any ride, but the Nissan 370Z is getting it done at a base price below $30,000.
6. Subaru Impreza WRX STI ($26,295)
One of the most undercover speed demons available, the Subaru Impreza WRX STI Subaru delivers exceptional speed for a strict budget. Peak performance numbers stand at 305 hp and 290 lb-ft of torque. Edmunds testers used that force to sprint 0-60 in just 5.1 seconds. Pending the outcome of testing on new models in 2015, that may put the WRX STI in the top five under $40K. Here’s the rub: its MSRP is below $27K.
5. Volkswagen Golf R (est. $34,000)
It may not be on the market with a price at press time, but the feisty 2015 VW Golf R is about to make hay under $40K. It sports a turbocharged 16-valve inline-four capable of 290 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. Car and Driver took it 0ut for testing and estimated the 0-60 mph run between 5.0 and 5.3 seconds (quarter-mile between 13.7 and 13.9 seconds) with a top speed of 130 mph.
4. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR ($34,995)
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evo GSR does speed unlike any four-door sedan in this price range. It houses a four-cylinder turbo engine capable of 291 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque. That system was capable of flying 0-60 in 4.9 seconds during tests run by Edmunds drivers. There is a reason this car is so popular on the aftermarket. It’s a beast in sedan clothing.
3. Chevy Camaro SS ($33,355)
The American muscle car revival is real. In fact, the Detroit automakers (Italian-owned or not) are bringing all-new models of their legendary muscle car set to market for the 2015 model year. Chevy’s Camaro SS is one of the most explosive models in the sub-$40K price range. It packs a thunderous 6.2-liter V8 capable of 426 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. Edmunds testers ran the 2014 Camaro 0-60 in 4.8 seconds. This test is subject to review on roadways all across the land. The SS is unlikely to lose two races in a row.
2. Ford Mustang GT ($32,025)
The upgraded 2015 Ford Mustang made its debut at gala events around the world in December 2014, but the outgoing model is no slouch. In fact, the 2014 Mustang GT on the market remains one of the fastest (if not the fastest) on sale below $40K. Sporting the 5.0-liter V8, the GT is capable of 420 hp that delivers pure exhilaration. Tests by Edmunds sent the Mustang V8 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds. Until further notice, this acceleration (dollar for dollar) has no equal.
1. 2015 Dodge Challenger With Scat Pack Shaker ($39,490)
Dodge’s approach to its muscle car lineup for 2015 appears to be “stronger, faster, more imposing.” This goal took the incredibly muscular Challenger to an even higher output, estimated at 485 hp and 475 lb-ft of torque from the 6.4-liter V8 with 392 Hemi Scat Pack Shaker options. That upgrade will cause the price of the 2015 model-year beast to go up, but it will remain manageable with its MSRP still south of $40K.
Of course, the upgrade in power appears to have the goal of knocking off the 0-60 times of some of Dodge’s top competitors in the muscle car arena. The automaker believes this Challenger with vintage Scat Pack Shaker will run 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. That’s enough to muscle past the GT and SS, if all goes according to plan.
More From Auto Cheat Sheet:
for Rich Member's Member's, Which one do you like ? Please post & let us know ?
Eric Schaal | October 19, 2014
- don’t always come cheap, but there are more than enough options out there for car buyers on a budget less than $40,000. In fact, even $25,000 is enough to get one of the fastest rides for the everyman set.
Here are 12 of the fastest cars available at a base price below $40,000. While most are well below that target price, a few may end up over $40K when extras (who needs AC?) are added, but the prices are the MSRP before destination or any additional charges as listed on the automaker’s sites. Cars that have more than one model in this price only appear once, in their most powerful iteration (sorry, V6 Mustang.)
12. Ford Focus ST ($23,625)
Ford has gotten mostly rave reviews for its Focus ST hot hatch. Just a glance at the engine specs are enough to get excited. The turbocharged direct-injection 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine hits a maximum 252 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque. This power quotient is enough to power the Focus ST from 0-60 in 6.6 seconds, according to tests by Edmunds. Sure, the Mustang may be able to take it on the open road, but when there’s a tight parking spot in town the ST has its number.
11. Scion FR-S ($25,470)
Treasured by drivers who love performance that doesn’t break the bank, the Scion FR-S shows off what Toyota’s performance division does best. The FR-S (and Subaru BRZ, its mirror image) are equipped with 2.0-liter engines capable of 200 hp. With manual transmission, Edmunds took the FR-s from 0-60 in 6.5 seconds, putting it neck-and-neck with the Focus ST.
10. Infiniti Q50 ($37,150)
Refined in appearance but pretty darn fast, the Infiniti Q50 fits the bill for car lovers of multiple stripes. Speed-wise, the Q50 gets its potency from the 3.7-liter V6 under the hood. Capable of 328 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque, that was enought to hustle from 0-60 in 5.5 seconds – better than the Mustang V6 in Edmunds testing, and looking awfully pretty while doing it.
9. Dodge Charger R/T ($30,695)
Can a muscle car have four doors? Dodge says it’s possible and presents the Charger R/T as an example of how it works. The 2015 model has a slightly less aggressive appearance than the outgoing Charger, but there is no shortchanging in the power department. Chargers in the R/T trim house the 5.7-liter Hemi engine that packs a wallop. How fast can 370 hp and 395 lb-ft of torque take this Charger? Edmunds got from 0-60 in 5.4 seconds in rear-wheel-drive models.
8. Hyundai Genesis R-Spec ($29,350)
When David Mamet used Hyundais as a point of mockery in Glengarry Glen Ross (1982), he wasn’t referring to the Genesis R-Spec. This hot coupe does damage with its 3.8-liter V6 engine, capable of 348 hp. That powertrain sent the R-Spec from 0-60 in 5.3 seconds in Edmunds testing. With that type of performance, it would be enough to give the Alec Baldwin character a run for his money in the BMW he drove to berate the poor salesmen in the film.
7. Nissan 370Z ($29,990)
Sporting a 3.7-liter V6 like its corporate sibling the Infiniti Q50, the Nissan 370Z gets even better output. In fact, it peaks at 332 hp, which enables the 370Z to go from 0-60 in 5.1 seconds, according to Edmunds testers. Approaching the five second mark for this sprint is an achievement for any ride, but the Nissan 370Z is getting it done at a base price below $30,000.
6. Subaru Impreza WRX STI ($26,295)
One of the most undercover speed demons available, the Subaru Impreza WRX STI Subaru delivers exceptional speed for a strict budget. Peak performance numbers stand at 305 hp and 290 lb-ft of torque. Edmunds testers used that force to sprint 0-60 in just 5.1 seconds. Pending the outcome of testing on new models in 2015, that may put the WRX STI in the top five under $40K. Here’s the rub: its MSRP is below $27K.
5. Volkswagen Golf R (est. $34,000)
It may not be on the market with a price at press time, but the feisty 2015 VW Golf R is about to make hay under $40K. It sports a turbocharged 16-valve inline-four capable of 290 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. Car and Driver took it 0ut for testing and estimated the 0-60 mph run between 5.0 and 5.3 seconds (quarter-mile between 13.7 and 13.9 seconds) with a top speed of 130 mph.
4. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR ($34,995)
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evo GSR does speed unlike any four-door sedan in this price range. It houses a four-cylinder turbo engine capable of 291 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque. That system was capable of flying 0-60 in 4.9 seconds during tests run by Edmunds drivers. There is a reason this car is so popular on the aftermarket. It’s a beast in sedan clothing.
3. Chevy Camaro SS ($33,355)
The American muscle car revival is real. In fact, the Detroit automakers (Italian-owned or not) are bringing all-new models of their legendary muscle car set to market for the 2015 model year. Chevy’s Camaro SS is one of the most explosive models in the sub-$40K price range. It packs a thunderous 6.2-liter V8 capable of 426 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. Edmunds testers ran the 2014 Camaro 0-60 in 4.8 seconds. This test is subject to review on roadways all across the land. The SS is unlikely to lose two races in a row.
2. Ford Mustang GT ($32,025)
The upgraded 2015 Ford Mustang made its debut at gala events around the world in December 2014, but the outgoing model is no slouch. In fact, the 2014 Mustang GT on the market remains one of the fastest (if not the fastest) on sale below $40K. Sporting the 5.0-liter V8, the GT is capable of 420 hp that delivers pure exhilaration. Tests by Edmunds sent the Mustang V8 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds. Until further notice, this acceleration (dollar for dollar) has no equal.
1. 2015 Dodge Challenger With Scat Pack Shaker ($39,490)
Dodge’s approach to its muscle car lineup for 2015 appears to be “stronger, faster, more imposing.” This goal took the incredibly muscular Challenger to an even higher output, estimated at 485 hp and 475 lb-ft of torque from the 6.4-liter V8 with 392 Hemi Scat Pack Shaker options. That upgrade will cause the price of the 2015 model-year beast to go up, but it will remain manageable with its MSRP still south of $40K.
Of course, the upgrade in power appears to have the goal of knocking off the 0-60 times of some of Dodge’s top competitors in the muscle car arena. The automaker believes this Challenger with vintage Scat Pack Shaker will run 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. That’s enough to muscle past the GT and SS, if all goes according to plan.
More From Auto Cheat Sheet:
Last edited by Space; Oct 21, 2014 at 07:52 AM.
7 Cars Collectors of the Future Will Cravehttp://wallstcheatsheet.com/stocks/7...ll-crave.html/ <Click here
October 18, 2014
Top 10 Fastest New Cars Under $50K
The 13 Fastest Modern Muscle Machines
Power and adrenaline: the two things most commonly associated with one of the specialties of American automakers. Companies like Ford, Pontiac, Dodge, Chevrolet, and others built their reputations through the 1960s and ’70s by crafting fast, aerodynamic workhorses that could blast down the road at unmatched speeds and ruled the streets long before many of today’s modern sports cars ever did.
The streets of America once served as the proving grounds for many of the world’s amateur racers, and these days, the races have moved to the track. Several of the cars of years past have been reincarnated into newer, faster, and more precise forms, ranging from Chevy’s Camaro to the Dodge Charger. Not only has the horsepower and speed been kicked up a notch, but so has the engineering and design.
While the muscle car phenomenon is mostly relegated to the American market, there are some challengers that many could lump in from overseas, including the S55 AMG and S 63 AMG from Mercedes and Maserati’s Granturismo, although many muscle car purists might disagree.
Here, we take a look at the fastest modern muscle cars currently available on the market. While there are some glaring omissions, the list was limited to cars that we could find precise, reliable test data for, either from the manufacturer or from reputable publications. There are some that test data was not available for, including the Dodge Challenger Mopar and the Shelby Mustang 1000, which otherwise would make an appearance. Sports cars, including the Dodge Viper and Chevy Corvette, have also been omitted in order to stick closer to pure muscle car DNA.
Still others came up just short of making the list, such as the Chrysler 300 SRT8.
A few factors were taken into account to develop the rankings, including top overall speed, time from 0-60, and quarter-mile times. So without further ado, here are the thirteen fastest modern muscle cars that are currently available.
2014 Chevrolet Camaro SS
13. Camaro SS
Chevy has put a lot of stock in its classic Camaro line, and the SS model is one of the company’s fastest. The Camaro SS clocks in with a quarter mile time just a hair short of 13 seconds, at 12.9. It can also make the sprint from zero to 60 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds — quick by any measure. The SS creates 415 horsepower from a 6.2 liter V8 engine, along with 415 pound-feet worth of torque. The SS is limited to a top speed of 160 miles per hour, and all in all, it comes up quite short of some of Chevy’s other Camaro models that can handily outperform it.
2015 Dodge Challenger 392 HEMI® Scat Pack Shaker
12. Challenger R/T Scat Pack
Get used to seeing the Challenger’s name called over the course of our journey through the fastest modern muscle cars, as Dodge has thoroughly cemented its place in the new American lexicon. Of the smattering of available Challenger models, the R/T Scat Pack variant can scream to 60 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds, and race past a quarter mile in 12.4 seconds. The R/T Scat Pack Challenger brings the noise in the form of 495 horsepower and 475 pound-feet of torque, coming thanks to a 6.4-liter V8 engine which allows it to reach an overall top speed of 175 miles per hour. Fast, but not nearly the fastest Challenger on the market.
2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee
11. Charger SRT8 Super Bee
It may have a funny name, but this Dodge Charger iteration is no laughing matter. Performance stats include a 4.4-second 0-60 time, and a quarter-mile time of 12.8 seconds, which it gets done at 112 miles per hour. The Super Bee is outfitted with a 6.4-liter V8 engine, which produces 470 pound-feet of torque along with 470 ponies. There was also a limited-edition version of this car, dubbed the Yellow Jacket, which was painted yellow and black, along with fancy badges and stripes. For those willing to take muscle and wordplay to the next level, the Yellow Jacket Super Bee is probably one of the best options available.
2013 Ford Mustang GT
10. Mustang GT
Ford’s world-famous muscle car, the Mustang, has come in a variety of forms over the years, and the GT trim has long been among the fastest available form the factory. Sporting a searingly-quick 0-60 time of 4.3 seconds, and an equally as impressive quarter-mile time of 12.7 seconds, the Mustang GT earns itself a spot among the top ten fastest modern muscle cars. The 2015 GT redesign houses a 5.0-liter, 435 horsepower V8 engine that also comes with a side of 400 lb-ft of torque.
Dodge Charger SRT 392
9. Charger 392
The Charger makes another appearance on the list, this time in the form of the 392. This variant outraces the Super Bee on all fronts; including a 0-60 time of 4.2 seconds and a quarter mile time of 12.6 seconds. The Charger 392 makes do with 470 pound-feet of torque, along with 470 horsepower supplied by Dodge’s ubiquitous 6.4-liter V8 engine. The 392 can also hit a white-knuckle top overall speed of 178 miles per hour, providing that dose of speed many car buffs require.
Dodge Challenger 392
8. Challenger 392
Catching up with the Charger 392 is the Challenger that comes by the same name, with a 0-60 time of 4.2 seconds. The Challenger 392 gets the nod above its Charger brother in terms of 485 horsepower, from the same 6.4-liter V8 engine, which also cranks out 470 pound-feet of torque. It’s a tough choice when it comes to selecting the right 392 model, but for a slight edge in power and performance, the Challenger wins out over the Charger.
Challenger SRT8 Core
7. Challenger SRT8 Core
The Challenger SRT8 Core, a special-edition for hardcore Challenger enthusiasts, isn’t the fastest variant, but it’s near the top. The ‘Core’ model is a performance version released by SRT, and it also comes in specialized colors, including Orange Pearl and Plum Crazy Pearl. Not only is it very aesthetically pleasing, but it gets the job done on the road as well. The Core version can reach 60 miles per hour in four seconds flat, and get past a quarter-mile distance in 12.5 seconds. The Challenger isn’t the only model to get the ‘Core’ treatment, but it is the quickest.
Ford Mustang Boss 302
6. Mustang Boss 302
It’s hard to argue with a title like ‘boss,’ and this Mustang iteration proves it. Ford’s Mustang Boss 302 brings the muscle to the streets in the shape of 444 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque. It takes just 4 seconds flat for the Boss to reach to 60 miles per hour from a standstill, and it can manage a quarter mile in 12.3 seconds courtesy of Ford’s beloved 5.0-liter V8 engine.
2014 Chevy Camaro Z28
5. Camaro Z28
The Z28 nameplate is legendary among Camaro fans, and the legend lives on to this day with the best and fastest Z28 ever. The Z28 can make the sprint from rest to 60 miles per hour in four seconds flat, and make the trip to a quarter-mile in 12.2 seconds, besting all but a few muscle cars on the market. After all these years, the Camaro still proves it can hold its own as one of the most aggressive vehicles available — but this isn’t even the fastest Camaro on the market.
2014 Chevy Camaro ZL1
4. Camaro ZL1
Even better than the Z28 is Chevy’s baddest and fastest Camaro yet, The ZL1 – a 580 horsepower monster, which will leave many bystanders slack-jawed in awe of its power (hopefully). The ZL1 is equipped with a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine that knocks out 556 pound-feet of torque along with all that horsepower and is capable of a terminal speed of 184 miles per hour. Even more impressive, it can jet to 60 miles per hour in just 3.9 seconds, and cover a quarter mile in 12 seconds flat.
2014 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
3. Shelby GT 500
The ZL1 Camaro demonstrates the top of Chevy’s game, and the Shelby GT 500 Mustang showcases the best of Ford. The Shelby GT 500 has the ability to tackle the quarter mile in 11.5 seconds, and also rocket to 60 miles per hour from a standstill in 3.5 seconds. The Shelby tops out at 189 miles per hour behind the power of 662 horses and a monstrous 631 pound-feet of torque, all courtesy of a 5.8-liter supercharged V8 engine.
Equus Bass 770
2. Equus Bass 770
One of the less-known muscle cars on the market, the Equus Bass 770 is about to change the world’s perception for good. Seemingly a cross between a Mustang and a Challenger or Charger, the Equus Bass 770 brings serious speed and power to the table — for a price. Boasting a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine, borrowed from a Corvette ZR1, the Bass 770 makes 640 horsepower and 605 pound-feet of torque, all the while reaching a speed of 60 miles per hour in just 3.4 seconds. As previously mentioned, it comes at a price –$250,000, to be exact.
Challenger SRT Hellcat
1. Challenger SRT Hellcat
The new kid on the block is also the most formidable. The Challenger Hellcat — perhaps the most aptly named vehicle ever — has quickly made a name for itself as the fastest production muscle car of all time. The Hellcat purrs out a hearty 707 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque, which allows it to spring to 60 miles per hour in around 3.5 seconds on its way to an overall top speed of 199 miles per hour, putting it in a class with other supercars from Ferrari and Lamborghini. The quarter-mile can also be done in a relative snap, as the Hellcat can get it done in a scant 11.2 seconds. Of course, it does burn through gas at a rate of 1.5 gallons
Read more: The 13 Fastest Modern Muscle Machines
Power and adrenaline: the two things most commonly associated with one of the specialties of American automakers. Companies like Ford, Pontiac, Dodge, Chevrolet, and others built their reputations through the 1960s and ’70s by crafting fast, aerodynamic workhorses that could blast down the road at unmatched speeds and ruled the streets long before many of today’s modern sports cars ever did.
The streets of America once served as the proving grounds for many of the world’s amateur racers, and these days, the races have moved to the track. Several of the cars of years past have been reincarnated into newer, faster, and more precise forms, ranging from Chevy’s Camaro to the Dodge Charger. Not only has the horsepower and speed been kicked up a notch, but so has the engineering and design.
While the muscle car phenomenon is mostly relegated to the American market, there are some challengers that many could lump in from overseas, including the S55 AMG and S 63 AMG from Mercedes and Maserati’s Granturismo, although many muscle car purists might disagree.
Here, we take a look at the fastest modern muscle cars currently available on the market. While there are some glaring omissions, the list was limited to cars that we could find precise, reliable test data for, either from the manufacturer or from reputable publications. There are some that test data was not available for, including the Dodge Challenger Mopar and the Shelby Mustang 1000, which otherwise would make an appearance. Sports cars, including the Dodge Viper and Chevy Corvette, have also been omitted in order to stick closer to pure muscle car DNA.
Still others came up just short of making the list, such as the Chrysler 300 SRT8.
A few factors were taken into account to develop the rankings, including top overall speed, time from 0-60, and quarter-mile times. So without further ado, here are the thirteen fastest modern muscle cars that are currently available.
2014 Chevrolet Camaro SS13. Camaro SS
Chevy has put a lot of stock in its classic Camaro line, and the SS model is one of the company’s fastest. The Camaro SS clocks in with a quarter mile time just a hair short of 13 seconds, at 12.9. It can also make the sprint from zero to 60 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds — quick by any measure. The SS creates 415 horsepower from a 6.2 liter V8 engine, along with 415 pound-feet worth of torque. The SS is limited to a top speed of 160 miles per hour, and all in all, it comes up quite short of some of Chevy’s other Camaro models that can handily outperform it.
2015 Dodge Challenger 392 HEMI® Scat Pack Shaker12. Challenger R/T Scat Pack
Get used to seeing the Challenger’s name called over the course of our journey through the fastest modern muscle cars, as Dodge has thoroughly cemented its place in the new American lexicon. Of the smattering of available Challenger models, the R/T Scat Pack variant can scream to 60 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds, and race past a quarter mile in 12.4 seconds. The R/T Scat Pack Challenger brings the noise in the form of 495 horsepower and 475 pound-feet of torque, coming thanks to a 6.4-liter V8 engine which allows it to reach an overall top speed of 175 miles per hour. Fast, but not nearly the fastest Challenger on the market.
2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee11. Charger SRT8 Super Bee
It may have a funny name, but this Dodge Charger iteration is no laughing matter. Performance stats include a 4.4-second 0-60 time, and a quarter-mile time of 12.8 seconds, which it gets done at 112 miles per hour. The Super Bee is outfitted with a 6.4-liter V8 engine, which produces 470 pound-feet of torque along with 470 ponies. There was also a limited-edition version of this car, dubbed the Yellow Jacket, which was painted yellow and black, along with fancy badges and stripes. For those willing to take muscle and wordplay to the next level, the Yellow Jacket Super Bee is probably one of the best options available.
2013 Ford Mustang GT10. Mustang GT
Ford’s world-famous muscle car, the Mustang, has come in a variety of forms over the years, and the GT trim has long been among the fastest available form the factory. Sporting a searingly-quick 0-60 time of 4.3 seconds, and an equally as impressive quarter-mile time of 12.7 seconds, the Mustang GT earns itself a spot among the top ten fastest modern muscle cars. The 2015 GT redesign houses a 5.0-liter, 435 horsepower V8 engine that also comes with a side of 400 lb-ft of torque.
Dodge Charger SRT 3929. Charger 392
The Charger makes another appearance on the list, this time in the form of the 392. This variant outraces the Super Bee on all fronts; including a 0-60 time of 4.2 seconds and a quarter mile time of 12.6 seconds. The Charger 392 makes do with 470 pound-feet of torque, along with 470 horsepower supplied by Dodge’s ubiquitous 6.4-liter V8 engine. The 392 can also hit a white-knuckle top overall speed of 178 miles per hour, providing that dose of speed many car buffs require.
Dodge Challenger 3928. Challenger 392
Catching up with the Charger 392 is the Challenger that comes by the same name, with a 0-60 time of 4.2 seconds. The Challenger 392 gets the nod above its Charger brother in terms of 485 horsepower, from the same 6.4-liter V8 engine, which also cranks out 470 pound-feet of torque. It’s a tough choice when it comes to selecting the right 392 model, but for a slight edge in power and performance, the Challenger wins out over the Charger.
Challenger SRT8 Core7. Challenger SRT8 Core
The Challenger SRT8 Core, a special-edition for hardcore Challenger enthusiasts, isn’t the fastest variant, but it’s near the top. The ‘Core’ model is a performance version released by SRT, and it also comes in specialized colors, including Orange Pearl and Plum Crazy Pearl. Not only is it very aesthetically pleasing, but it gets the job done on the road as well. The Core version can reach 60 miles per hour in four seconds flat, and get past a quarter-mile distance in 12.5 seconds. The Challenger isn’t the only model to get the ‘Core’ treatment, but it is the quickest.
Ford Mustang Boss 3026. Mustang Boss 302
It’s hard to argue with a title like ‘boss,’ and this Mustang iteration proves it. Ford’s Mustang Boss 302 brings the muscle to the streets in the shape of 444 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque. It takes just 4 seconds flat for the Boss to reach to 60 miles per hour from a standstill, and it can manage a quarter mile in 12.3 seconds courtesy of Ford’s beloved 5.0-liter V8 engine.
2014 Chevy Camaro Z285. Camaro Z28
The Z28 nameplate is legendary among Camaro fans, and the legend lives on to this day with the best and fastest Z28 ever. The Z28 can make the sprint from rest to 60 miles per hour in four seconds flat, and make the trip to a quarter-mile in 12.2 seconds, besting all but a few muscle cars on the market. After all these years, the Camaro still proves it can hold its own as one of the most aggressive vehicles available — but this isn’t even the fastest Camaro on the market.
2014 Chevy Camaro ZL14. Camaro ZL1
Even better than the Z28 is Chevy’s baddest and fastest Camaro yet, The ZL1 – a 580 horsepower monster, which will leave many bystanders slack-jawed in awe of its power (hopefully). The ZL1 is equipped with a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine that knocks out 556 pound-feet of torque along with all that horsepower and is capable of a terminal speed of 184 miles per hour. Even more impressive, it can jet to 60 miles per hour in just 3.9 seconds, and cover a quarter mile in 12 seconds flat.
2014 Ford Mustang Shelby GT5003. Shelby GT 500
The ZL1 Camaro demonstrates the top of Chevy’s game, and the Shelby GT 500 Mustang showcases the best of Ford. The Shelby GT 500 has the ability to tackle the quarter mile in 11.5 seconds, and also rocket to 60 miles per hour from a standstill in 3.5 seconds. The Shelby tops out at 189 miles per hour behind the power of 662 horses and a monstrous 631 pound-feet of torque, all courtesy of a 5.8-liter supercharged V8 engine.
Equus Bass 7702. Equus Bass 770
One of the less-known muscle cars on the market, the Equus Bass 770 is about to change the world’s perception for good. Seemingly a cross between a Mustang and a Challenger or Charger, the Equus Bass 770 brings serious speed and power to the table — for a price. Boasting a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine, borrowed from a Corvette ZR1, the Bass 770 makes 640 horsepower and 605 pound-feet of torque, all the while reaching a speed of 60 miles per hour in just 3.4 seconds. As previously mentioned, it comes at a price –$250,000, to be exact.
Challenger SRT Hellcat1. Challenger SRT Hellcat
The new kid on the block is also the most formidable. The Challenger Hellcat — perhaps the most aptly named vehicle ever — has quickly made a name for itself as the fastest production muscle car of all time. The Hellcat purrs out a hearty 707 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque, which allows it to spring to 60 miles per hour in around 3.5 seconds on its way to an overall top speed of 199 miles per hour, putting it in a class with other supercars from Ferrari and Lamborghini. The quarter-mile can also be done in a relative snap, as the Hellcat can get it done in a scant 11.2 seconds. Of course, it does burn through gas at a rate of 1.5 gallons
Read more: The 13 Fastest Modern Muscle Machines
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Montes for life
Engine/Transmission/Performance Adders
14
Feb 1, 2012 11:21 AM