2. 1966 Corvette 427
If you are a Corvette lover, then you are quite familiar with this Corvette. The 66 Corvette Stingray has firmly cemented itself as one of the fastest American muscle cars. The reason is quite simple. Corvettes were already fast, and the Stingray just improved upon the model. The increase in horsepower upped the torque from 415 foot-pounds to 465 at the same RPM level. So if you are a car enthusiast you’re probably wondering why the displacement change isn’t parallel in regards to horsepower.
Well, ask any Chevy engineer and they will no doubt respond with a twinkle in their eye. Remember, cast-iron is always very, very heavy. Removing it from parts of the design equation helped reduce the weight significantly, therefore providing much more torque at higher RPM levels. This is what makes the Stingray so incredibly fast. Of course, any Corvette owner feels a certain way about their particular baby, but ask a Stingray owner how they feel and you get a complete sonnet for a response. Speed, silky smooth acceleration, and massive torque keep the Corvette Stingray king on the muscle car list.
ET/MPH 12.8@112 – Engine L72 427 – Horse Power 425 – Transmission 4 Speed – Gear 3.36 – Source CD 1165