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Ever since Ford showed the way with the first “muscle car” in 1964 in the form of the Mustang, America has been in love.

Almost everyone has a favorite classic muscle car. Yours might be the 1964 Dodge Dart 413 Max Wedge 426 Hemi, 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS, 1969 Mercury Cyclone, 1967 Pontiac GTO or the Australian 1969 XW Falcon GT.

With the on demand performance and power that these cars offered, the Ford Mustang became the top selling car for many of the years during its “performance era.” Times are very different, though, and there are many factors that would seem to dampen the muscle car’s popularity. Government regulation and high fuel prices would seem to cause a real damper on all that horsepower. But these horses can’t be corralled and the muscle car still gives that same thrill, especially to the new generation. And for them, there is a new generation of muscle cars hitting the dealer lots.

Cadillac CTS-V

This high performance Cadillac makes an impressive introduction to the muscle car ring. While the Cadillac name may not exactly say performance, the CTS-V delivers with power, top notch handling and a spacious cabin. Delivering 400 horses of power with a 6.0 liter V8 and 395 pound feet of torque, this powerhouse sits you in the lap of luxury with a surprisingly low and significant performance.

Pontiac GTO

GM brought back the “Goat”, much to the delight of muscle car enthusiasts. One of the original muscle cars, the GTO was introduced in 1964 and ran through the 1974 production year. Pontiac wanted to keep the awesome performance and power of the GTO without breaking the bank. With a 6.0 liter LS2 V8 under the hood offering 400 horses, the new breed of GTO ran from 2004 to 2006. But, this is one car that can’t be held down and it is sure to emerge again in the future.

Infiniti G35

One of the new breed of muscle cars, the Infinity G35 offers sleek styling, great performance and top notch handling. Sporting a powerful 3.5 liter V6, 306 horses strong, you will be driving the old school muscle car style combined with the newer, technological plusses of the 21st century. With this car, performance is its strong suit. It offers great handling and a very satisfying, “the power and the glory” look and feel.

Lexus IS 350

Another high end sleek addition, the Lexus IS 350 offers a powerful V6 with 306 horsepower. Its newly designed safety features give it an edge over some of the other muscle cars out there. While you most likely equate the Lexus name with luxury, the IS 350 give you top performance as well.

Ford Mustang

You can’t say muscle car without talking about the Ford Mustang. The classic muscle car, this pony with horsepower has seen some significant design changes over the past twenty years. The latest Mustang still will impress you with a wicked performance V8 version with 300 horses galloping under the hood in the GT version. The retro chassis will take the old timers back and recruit new enthusiasts just discovering this classic to a new love.

There are many other muscle cars that could fit on this list and make a good showing against their high performance cousins. It is worth your while to see what is available in the next wave of muscle cars and find the performance package that speaks to you. Performance, styling and handling make a muscle car, but only time will make it a legend.

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