Cars that were built in America by American companies from the late 50's until 1972 during the oil crisis where they all sucked, they in the 80's they began to pick up again with the fox body mustang, mercury capri, iroc camaro, monte carlo ss, and buick grand national. They are popularly mistaken as having. Common misconceptions of muscle cars are as follows, poor handling, poor fuel effeciency, poor suspension, and chassis. But take a step back 30 years and compare them to other cars of the time. You may notice that they are some of the fastest best handling cars of there time. And yes they are heavy, but so were most cars of the time, no matter who manufactured them. Today muscle cars basically destroy any other cars on the track, take Le manns for example where the corvette wins basically every race. Again they are becoming popular for racing, with turns, as pointed out in the past few issues of hot rod magazine which featured a camaro and a chevelle, both from the 60's, which destroy european cars on the track.
poor handling is often attributed to muslce cars which is usually true since most muscle cars are set up by their owners for the drag strip, where of course, they also dominate. Seriously, do you expect a car with 20 inch wide tires in the back and 3 inch wide tires in the front, and a big block v8 engines in between the front wheels to beat anyone in a turn?
I drive a volkswagen, and I am deeply into european cars, but seriously if you don't know anything about american muscle cars, keep your mouth shut. If you weren't so biased and you knew what you were talking about maybe you would seem a tad more intellegent
poor handling is often attributed to muslce cars which is usually true since most muscle cars are set up by their owners for the drag strip, where of course, they also dominate. Seriously, do you expect a car with 20 inch wide tires in the back and 3 inch wide tires in the front, and a big block v8 engines in between the front wheels to beat anyone in a turn?
I drive a volkswagen, and I am deeply into european cars, but seriously if you don't know anything about american muscle cars, keep your mouth shut. If you weren't so biased and you knew what you were talking about maybe you would seem a tad more intellegent
camaro, chevelle, vega, charger, fire bird, gt, gran torina, skylark, cutlass, 442, mustang, gto, corvette, roadrunner, baracuda, grand national, monte carlo, nova
by key dawg December 9, 2004
Get the american muscle mug.Late model 2-door (usually) American car with a muscular appearance and more displacement, HP, and TORQUE than 3-5 rice motors (aka hamsters). Minimal cost/speed ratio; no JDM bling required for coolness. Destroys rice cars on impact. Large and comfortable, especially for those who aren't 5'5" and 120 lbs.
Occasionally seen sporting a slight lift in rear suspension. Internals are easy to access for maintenance/upgrade, unlike certain other vehicles (coff coff). Contrary to popular belief, will run until the apocalypse if the oil is changed every 3000 miles
Fast stock.
Occasionally seen sporting a slight lift in rear suspension. Internals are easy to access for maintenance/upgrade, unlike certain other vehicles (coff coff). Contrary to popular belief, will run until the apocalypse if the oil is changed every 3000 miles
Fast stock.
There's no replacement for displacement.
Muscle Car Driver: "Hey, how bout this: we race with 6 people in each car"
Ricer: "*GULP*"
Muscle Car Driver: "That's what I thought"
How many muscle era imports do you see driving around? Case-in-Point
Muscle Car Driver: "Hey, how bout this: we race with 6 people in each car"
Ricer: "*GULP*"
Muscle Car Driver: "That's what I thought"
How many muscle era imports do you see driving around? Case-in-Point
by Big Tim July 9, 2004
Get the muscle car mug.Any of a number of powerful automobiles with front engines and rear wheel drive produced from the early '60s until the present. To be considered a true muscle car requires around at least a 1hp/10lbs ratio, generally speaking. Some lighter muscle cars - especially those from the late 60's - are better described as 'Ponycars', because they were very compact and light, similar in design to Ford's Mustang. There were a lot of very powerful but heavy musclecars, and debate exists over which one was the 'first'. Some would say that the old Chrysler 300 qualifies, while others say that the Pontiac GTO was the first true musclecar. The Australians even had a few 6-cylinder cars with blistering performance back in the 60's that also qualify, so the term 'muscle car' doesn't just just refer to V-8 vehicles. Regardless, most people would not consider any 4-cylinder high performance vehicle to be a muscle car; they are more accurately described as sports cars usually.
1964 Pontiac GTO, 1967 Mercury Cougar, 1969 Javelin, 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle, 1967 Dodge Charger
- note - There were many different engines available for these cars. Some of those engines lacked the performance to make even these specific models 'muscle cars'. A stock 6-cylinder Chevelle would not be considered a muscle car, for example.
- note - There were many different engines available for these cars. Some of those engines lacked the performance to make even these specific models 'muscle cars'. A stock 6-cylinder Chevelle would not be considered a muscle car, for example.
by Technomancer June 20, 2006
Get the muscle car mug.Muscle that serves no purpose other than to look good. Most people who have pretty boy muscle are frat boys who spend about 2 hours in the gym "repping out."
Most people confuse these tools for possessing real strength which serves to give the "pretty boy" an ego boost.
Not everyone who is ripped or lean has "pretty boy muscle" as "pretty boy muscle" is an attitude as much as it is a look. You must be a tool to have pretty boy muscle.
Characteristics of "pretty boy muscle:"
1. Lots of cuts
2. The said person usually talks more about the supplements they are on rather than their actual training.
3. Frat Boy.
4. When benching, uses a spotter that assists in the lift usually followed by the spotter saying "Yo I didn't help at all" when he basically deadlifted the bar off said person's chest. This leads to an elevated sense of confidence in the lifter as he will usually say he benches more than he actually does.
5. Usually wearing a shirt with the sides completely cut out. You know what I'm talking about.
6. NEVER works legs. They usually say "I don't want my legs to get too big" or will make any excuse to not do legs.
7. Works out in a bathing suit.
8. Eats salad when going to a fast food restaurant.
9. Gels his hair before the gym.
10. NEVER goes heavy. Everything is in the 10 rep range.
11. Goes to FSU.
12. Oh yeah, did I say frat boy?
Most people confuse these tools for possessing real strength which serves to give the "pretty boy" an ego boost.
Not everyone who is ripped or lean has "pretty boy muscle" as "pretty boy muscle" is an attitude as much as it is a look. You must be a tool to have pretty boy muscle.
Characteristics of "pretty boy muscle:"
1. Lots of cuts
2. The said person usually talks more about the supplements they are on rather than their actual training.
3. Frat Boy.
4. When benching, uses a spotter that assists in the lift usually followed by the spotter saying "Yo I didn't help at all" when he basically deadlifted the bar off said person's chest. This leads to an elevated sense of confidence in the lifter as he will usually say he benches more than he actually does.
5. Usually wearing a shirt with the sides completely cut out. You know what I'm talking about.
6. NEVER works legs. They usually say "I don't want my legs to get too big" or will make any excuse to not do legs.
7. Works out in a bathing suit.
8. Eats salad when going to a fast food restaurant.
9. Gels his hair before the gym.
10. NEVER goes heavy. Everything is in the 10 rep range.
11. Goes to FSU.
12. Oh yeah, did I say frat boy?
Person 1: "Yo Kyle looks pretty strong."
Person 2: "Nah, it's just that pretty boy muscle, he is actually really weak."
Notable people with "pretty boy muscle:"
The Situation
DJ Pauly D
Ronnie
Taylor Lautner (Ladies, don't even try to defend him)
Note: Will Smith does not qualify for "pretty boy muscle" as it is reported that he bench pressed 400+ pounds while filming I, Robot. This is strength. This puts him on par with Sylvester Stallone.
Person 2: "Nah, it's just that pretty boy muscle, he is actually really weak."
Notable people with "pretty boy muscle:"
The Situation
DJ Pauly D
Ronnie
Taylor Lautner (Ladies, don't even try to defend him)
Note: Will Smith does not qualify for "pretty boy muscle" as it is reported that he bench pressed 400+ pounds while filming I, Robot. This is strength. This puts him on par with Sylvester Stallone.
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Get the muscle papi mug.When your butt very strong. It doesn't jiggle but it is big. Also when you hit the but and it hits you back.
Ayo, you know that girl Tatianna. She really got a Muscle butt. It looks like it lifts the weight on weekends.
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