5. 1970 Chevelle SS454
Fastest American muscle cars mean just that. Cars that are designed to produce incredible amounts of speed with engines that gobble up gas like a fat kid does spaghetti. To that end, meet the 1970 Chevelle. The SS, or Super Sport as it was commonly known, was first produced in the early 1960s. This second-generation would find a few different body style changes, like a semi-fastback and flowing roofline. However, the speed was the real star of the show. This particular Chevelle model featured a cowl induction system that could be added to either the 454 or 396 model. The principle was simple. All you had to do was stomp the gas pedal and a separate scoop opened up to allow cool air into the engine. It was considered to be a sort of second wind type breath, similar to what you find with long-distance runners. It worked. The elegant lines and solid shifting transmission complete the vehicle. It was very popular with muscle car enthusiasts and remains so today. I mean let’s be honest, who doesn’t like a fast car with a solid V8 producing massive amounts of horsepower and incredible speed?
ET/MPH 13.12@107.01 – Engine 454 LS6 – Horse Power 450 – Transmission 4 Speed – Gear 3.55 – Source CC11/69