Muscle Cars
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The Detroit Auto Show is about to get underway on Monday, and though we've already seen a fair amount of leaks, now the automakers themselves are getting in on the act. Ford this evening released a video showing off its display for the show as construction progresses, including a Shelby Mustang GT500 Convertible that the video's narrator says is an all-new, 650-horsepower example. That would make it the soft-top companion to the new 2013 GT500 revealed just a few weeks back in Los Angeles. That's all well and good, except Ford hasn't said it's bringing the 2013 GT500 Convertible to Detroit...
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2012 Dodge Charger Blacktop: Because There's Never Too Much BlackDodge is showing a Charger Blacktop at the Consumer Electronics Show. Will it see production? We hope so.
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Bondurant And SMS To Auction Special Camaro For Charity At Barrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson's upcoming Scottsdale event later this month is shaping up to be an exciting affair, with all sorts of classic and modern hardware crossing the block. One of the latest to join the party is the SMS-Bondurant Camaro. Presented by Steve Saleen and Bob Bondurant, the special SMS...
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SPEED TV To Give Away Custom 2011 Ford Racing Shelby GT500Barrett-Jackson's Scottsdale event will be kicking off soon, and through cooperation between SPEED TV and Hagerty Fantasy Bid, a "one of a kind" Ford Racing Champions 2011 Shelby GT500 Special Edition Mustang will be given away to one lucky fan. What makes this Mustang so special? Starting with the...
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Chevrolet Camaro Drifting Done Right: VideoThree-time World Touring Car Champion Yvan Muller shows us what a day in the office is like for him.
Kurt Ernst -
2012 Dodge Charger Redline: Mopar Performance Outpowers SRT?Just when we thought Dodge had reached about as deeply as it could into its Mopar-muscle retro-performance catalog, it’s pulling out all the stops at the upcoming Detroit auto show with the introduction of a new 2012 Dodge Charger Redline that finds some retro inspiration from 1970—plus a...
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Ford will reportedly show a convertible version of its 2013 Mustang Shelby GT500 at the Detroit Auto Show.
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The Very First 'General Lee' Charger Hits The Auction BlockBarrett Jackson will be selling the very first General Lee Dodge Charger, used in the filming of the "Dukes of Hazard" TV series, at its upcoming Scottsdale auction.
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Six New Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Videos To Get Your Pulse RacingThe introduction of the 650-horsepower Shelby GT500 Mustang may have knocked the wind out of the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1’s sails just a bit, but at the end of the day the Chevy still represents great value considering the level of performance you get for its $54,995 asking price, and after...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Latest Ford-Licensed Body Shell Lets You Build A New '67 Mustang ConvertibleRemember the brand new 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible body shell unveiled at the 2011 SEMA show? Well, now you can add this 1967 Mustang Convertible body shell to the growing stable of Ford-licensed restoration parts as well. This means that classic Mustang fans can now build or restore the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500: New 5.8-Liter Engine PhotoThe 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 was unveiled at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show last month, and we were there to cover it. What isn't widely known, however, is that the car on the show floor didn't have the new 5.8-liter, 650-horsepower engine under the hood. It still had the previous 5.4-liter...
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Muscle Cars Turn Into Supercars For 2013: VideoNow that we've had our turkey and the dust has settled from the Los Angeles Auto Show, it's time to reflect. While the pony car wars have been reignited for the past few years, it wasn't until now that these beasts began to reach supercar levels. In L.A., Ford revealed the 2013 Mustang model line...
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Today, Ford Racing unveiled the 2013 Cobra Jet Mustang at the Performance Racing Industry show in Orlando, Florida. This is the latest in Ford Racing’s Cobra Jet lineage, which began with the drag racing special’s victorious introduction at the NHRA Winternationals back in 1968. The legacy was revitalized in '08 when Ford Racing offered a limited run of the 40th Anniversary Cobra Jet Mustang, which quickly sold out. Now we have the '13 Cobra Jet, which offers two 5.0-liter ‘Coyote’ V-8 engine options. Buyers may choose the naturally aspirated Cobra Jet induction...
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2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee To Start Around $40,000The Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee will cost around $40,000.
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2012 Best Car To Buy Nominee: 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 is a potent, track-ready car with a bargain price, retro-classic styling, and unique features. It's also a nominee for Motor Authority's 2012 Best Car To Buy award.
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2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible Live Photos: 2011 Los Angeles Auto ShowLike its tin-top sister, the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible is one potent muscle car--even if it is outpaced by the brand-new 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. Sure, it's 70 horsepower short, but it's still a 580-horsepower beast powered by GM's fantastic supercharged 6.2-liter LSA power...
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2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Live Photos: 2011 L.A. Auto ShowWhen it comes to muscle cars, few are more muscular than the Mustang Boss 302, particularly in Laguna Seca trim, and especially when it's painted in School Bus Yellow. That makes the 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 in these live images a sort of muscle trifecta. Bred in spirit from Parnelli Jones'...
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2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Live Photos: 2011 L.A. Auto ShowIt still hasn't really sunk in yet--it probably won't until our right foot goes to the floor--but the 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 packs 650 horsepower. Six hundred and fifty. That's not just insane, it's totally crazy. That's 50 more horsepower than the Dodge Viper, a car known for being so...
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We’re now just a day out from the first press day of the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, and the news has started breaking hard and fast. Earlier this morning we saw the covers come off the updated 2013 Ford Mustang, which once again is coming in V-6, GT, Boss 302 and Shelby GT500 trim, and we also saw spy shots of Ferrari’s replacement for the 599 and a diesel Jaguar XF that drove across the U.S. All that and more in today's car news, right here on Motor Authority. The 2013 Ford Mustang benefits from new styling, new tech and more power. Still want more? Then opt for the 2013 Ford...
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2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1: 184-MPH Top Speed For $54,995The 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 will start at $54,995. well equipped. Even with all options added, the car will sticker at just $59,120.
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Camaro Is First Car With Perfect Score In NHTSA’s Latest TestsFollowing its latest round of testing, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has awarded the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro a perfect score in all of its tests, making the modern day muscle car the first vehicle to do so since the latest New Car Assessment Program was introduced in...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Debuts In L.A. With 650-HPFord’s new Shelby GT500 Mustang has surpassed all expectations, bringing with it a brand new supercharged V-8 displacing 5.8 liters and developing no less than 650 horsepower. Yes, you read that correctly. That’s 12 whole horsepower more than the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and 70 horsepower...
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2013 Ford Mustang Revealed: 2011 Los Angeles Auto ShowFord’s been continuously improving on its Mustang every year or so, refining the styling, adding new engines and drivetrain upgrades, and expanding the line with new variants. However, with a brand new generation due in time for the Mustang’s 50th anniversary, one has to wonder how much...
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2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee: 2011 Los Angeles Auto ShowDodge is bringing the heat to LA next week, or should we say the stinger, as it will debut the 2012 Charger SRT8 Super Bee. Designed for hard-core enthusiasts and muscle car junkies, it was only a matter of time before this blast from the past was brought back for the latest generation Charger...
Joel Feder