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Old 02-04-2012, 08:34 AM   #1061
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Originally Posted by Exage View Post
Not to hash the classification of cars again but I don't consider the Mustang or Camaro Muscle Cars. CTS-V and 300/Charger SRT8 (,Taurus SHO?) are the closest modern american interpretations. The Mercedes 65 AMG models are a probably the best modern example I can think of off hand. It was always the bigger the car the bigger the engine the better it personified muscle car.

I noticed the new GT500 has 650hp now, however I still "just" consider it a seriously hopped up pony car.
So muscle cars to you are sedans? Now thats a whack definition.

The mustang and camaro are pony cars, but they will always have heritage of muscle; no need to discredit them.
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