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By Aaron Gold, About.com Guide to Cars since 2004

Top 10 Modern Muscle Cars

Wednesday August 25, 2004
GTO_small.jpg40 years after it came into being the phrase "muscle car" still ignites arguments over which car was quickest. The definition was simple: stuff a monster V-8 into an intermediate-class Detroit sedan, firm-up the suspension, add a few tricks like a 4-speed manual or outrageous spoiler; 0-60 acceleration was the ultimate test. The true muscle car may be relegated to history (other than appearances in vintage car shows) but some of today's cars can beat the best, provided the "rules" are relaxed. Here's our list of the modern Top 10.

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