02-12-2008, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by nota
Taking one example; when adjudged by the more credible performance data already posted, its hard to believe the fastest version of a 100% stock-standard as-delivered Dodge Challenger (426 V8 Hemi eg) as being any quicker than a corresponding version of our Valiant Charger Hemi - whether judged in a straight line, let alone around a track or indeed for fast road driving. This despite the Valiant not even being a V8!
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The fastest version of a 100% stock-standard as-delivered Dodge Challenger/Charger was mid-13s @ 105 mph 1/4 mile, with a top speed of 145+ mph. The Charger Daytona could go even faster... 160+ mph.
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Could you imagine any big-block US muscle car keeping up with a GT-HO, Six-Pack Charger, or even the little 3.3 litre 6-cyl Torana XU-1, around Bathurst for 500 miles .. I think not
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The big-block U.S. muscle cars, of course, were meant mainly for the drag strip. However, some have been in road racing/rallye courses and do better then many people think.
But for sheer power and torque and drag racing, the U.S. muscle cars were tops.
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Something which the Americans have made quite a few of which are designed and built and operate properly.
'66 Plymouth Fury VIP, '69 Fleetwood, '76 Limo, '95 Town Car
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