The 1960s -- Super Muscle

While the 1950's were considered the pinnacle of body design, the 1960's were by far the pinnacle of speed.

Here are some of the wildest and fastest cars of the 1960's with some general specifications.

1966 Pontiac Lemans "GTO" 1968 Shelby Mustang Fastback
  • Grand Turismo Omologato (GTO)
  • Most potent - 389 CID 3x2-barrel V-8
  • 360 BHP, 424 lb-ft of torque
  • Quarter mile - 14.5 @ 105 MPH
  • Total production - 96,946 units
  • 428 CID 4-barrel V-8
  • 360 BHP, 459 lb-ft torque
  • Shelby's were rare
  • Quarter mile - 13.9 @ 104 MPH
  • Total production - 3,150 units
 
1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS/396 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle COPO 427
  • 396 CID 4-barrel V-8
  • 375 BHP, 415 lb-ft torque
  • 11:1 compression ratio
  • Quarter mile - 13.0 @ 109 MPH
  • Total production - 4,889 units
  • 427 CID 3x2-barrel V-8
  • 435 BHP, 460 lb-ft torque
  • Central Office Production Order (COPO)
  • Quarter mile - 13.3 @ 108 MPH
  • Total production - 323 units