10 QUICKEST Muscle Cars Of The 1960s

In this episode of V8 Legends, we explore the top 10 fastest muscle cars to ever dominate the quarter-mile strip. These high-performance beasts were built for speed, challenging the limits of what was possible in their time. From Pontiac’s groundbreaking GTO to the legendary Shelby Cobra, these machines turned the quarter mile into their playground.

Discover how the Pontiac GTO kicked off the muscle car era with a V8 engine capable of sprinting from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds, setting a precedent for the rest. Follow the story of the Plymouth GTX, equipped with the monstrous Hemi 426, which offered both elegance and speed with quarter-mile times under 13.5 seconds.

And finally, the Shelby Cobra 427 SC, an unstoppable force powered by a Ford 427 V8. With only 31 units ever made, this semi-competition marvel covered the quarter mile in an astounding 11.8 seconds. Each of these cars pushed boundaries, not just on the strip but also in the history of muscle cars.

Subscribe to V8 Legends to experience the thrill of these iconic machines. Which one do you think deserves the crown of the fastest muscle car? Let us know in the comments!

*Note: We are not historians. If you spot any inaccuracies in our research, feel free to point them out in the comments.

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