8. 1970 Road Runner
This particular Road Runner model was designed with performance in mind, and it passes all tests in regards to the ranking of fastest American muscle cars. The 1970 model brought back a few nods to the previous ’68 in terms of design and appearance. However, the three speed manual engine lineup remained the same. Only 834 of these were made, but of particular note is the fact that you could get a Road Runner with either an Edelbrock aluminum intake made for the previous ’69 models, or purchase a vehicle with a new intake cast that was factory produced. It just depended on which dealership you were at. But the real jewel in this equation is the 446 barrel engine that allowed the Road Runner to scream down the street at breakneck speed. If you owned the car during this time then you know this to be true because your insurance policy would have reflected it. Remember, this is when the American muscle car started to decline simply because insurance companies were tacking on premium charges for all of that extra speed. However, if you own one today then you have a rare beauty.
ET/MPH 13.34 @107.5 – Engine 426 Hemi – Horse Power 425 – Gear 4.10 – Transmission Automatic – Source SS12/69