When a person sees a modern muscle car, like the 2012 Camaro for example, does he ever wonder about how that design came about? What about when and why? Has he ever thought about how those cars have changed our world today? Or what about what makes a muscle car a muscle car as opposed to a sports car or some other car? Historical events and societal changes have influenced the production of muscle cars, and in turn they have changed the car industry by researching and developing speed technology
to the growing prevalence of stock car racing, muscle cars came into power during the 1960s, which has become known as the Golden Age of Muscle. Lasting from 1960 to 1972, muscle cars enjoyed over a decade of power, and, regrettably, a four decade hibernation. In the past six years, muscle cars have reemerged in the form of the Charger, Challenger, Mustang, and Camaro. The new cars’ styling pays tribute to their Golden Age predecessors. This is the new muscle car age, with competition and corporate
almost your turn. After getting off the hood of the car, you open the door, and sit inside the vehicle. As you firmly grasp the wooden steering wheel, the scent of unleaded gasoline fills the air, the rigid feel of the leather racing seat brushes skin, and the warm touch of chrome on the shifter radiates through the car. Sliding the key into the ignition, you turn it and hear the low grumble of the HiPo 302 cubic inch engine. You shift the car into first gear and begin to creep forward to the drag
Cars are a necessary part of our lives today. However, we also drive cars which suit our personal tastes and for pure enjoyment. Your car makes a major statement about your personality. Your vehicles are also a major investment and you want to do everything you can to keep them looking good for a long time. No matter what type of vehicle you have, whether it is a new car or a classic you should cover it with a car cover when not in use. The muscle car era has probably given us some of the most desirable
and early 50s. After World War 2 drag racing became very popular among the American people. It mostly started on dry lake beds around the country, this gave the cars they were using enough room to get up to speed. Just like how NASCAR was created from bootleggers drag racing had a little part in this. They increased the power of their cars in order to outrun the cops. This got people thinking; around 1950 the first drag strip was opened. It was called the Santa Ana drag strip; it was created from
Mustang convertible sold 123,198 cars. In 2008 Ford Mustang was the last pony car remaining on the road. Mustang is still one of the greatest success in sales in automotive history and is America's best selling convertible. The Chevrolet Chevelle SSs' earliest engine in 1964 didn't perform as well as the later models. It had a 327 V8 engine which wasn't even close to as powerful as the later models. After a slow start, the 1965 Chevelle became a real muscle car. The car now had a lot more power since
models of a Chevrolet sport-car based on options. The Camaro has become a legend dominating the market for more than three decades. Each model adds excitement and fun to driving along with a durable and comfortable ride. Whether the buyer is looking for the power or the style of the Camaro, they will be sure to turn heads. Either car is a buyers deal, but one through my experiences is superior over the other. Through personal observations of each model, test driving the cars, I have concluded that
minute, with most of the world sure the car would be named, “The Panther.” Although the strange name had to be explained to the public, Camaro fit in with other Chevy names- Corvette, Chevelle, Chevy 2, and Corvair. The main reason the Camaro was introduced was because of the huge success of the Ford Mustang. The Camaro was roughly the same size as the Mustang, a little wider and based more on performance. The Camaro is one of the last remaining muscle cars still in production today. It is only fitting
THE ULTIMATE WARRIOR Muscle cars are just another of my passions and with widened eyes I inspected Gary’s sweet ride before he drove off. My thoughts wandered back to when I was 15 years old and was running an errand for my Mom. I happened to pass Montague’s Auto Body Shop on Pleasantville Road on my way to Daitch Shopwell in the Chilmark Shopping Center. In the lot of the body shop sat a 1967 gray Mustang hard top with a for sale sign in its windshield. The leather material on the seats were original
their sibling-like qualities. Each car is different, but they have many similar attributes. Like most auto manufacturers Chrysler and Dodge both were founded in the early nineteen hundreds during the age of the affordable automobile. In their early years both companies were very big rivals. Dodge tried to make the fastest car possible while Chrysler wanted to make the most luxurious automobile. As the years went on Dodge started to create some of the fastest cars on the road. At the same time Chrysler
Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow Imagine an angry hive of bees. Now, put that under the hood of the beautifully curvy body of a mid 90s Japanese sports car and crank the revs up to 9000. The rotary engine, a Mazda classic, is one of the most satisfying, temperamental,and rev happy engines of all time. The Wankel/Rotary engine is an internal combustion engine that uses an eccentric rotary design to convert pressure into rotating motion. Instead of the more common reciprocating piston designs, the Wankel
Cars in America are almost a way of living now. The car a person owns shows the world what kind of person they are. Most of those cars are ten of the major car companies that dominate the car market. There are over 250 million cars on the road in America. Five of those ten car brands are American brands. More people should buy American cars because of the incredible safety and reliability, distinct style, equal or better fuel economy, and the support of American jobs. American cars are built stronger
Corvette Vs. Camaro Throughout the years, Corvettes and Camaros have ran a hard race as the ultimate sports cars. Customers have always been hungry for better handling, streamline body styles, and sheer “under your pedal” power. The question we are faced with here is which has lead this race. I. 100+ Years of Performance A. The Camaro B. The Corvette II. Handling Hardships A. The Corner Carver B. A Serious Nosedive III. Pure Power A. Corvette and Camaro Powertrains IV. A Display of Streamline Beauty
Perhaps the two most commonly known cars, the Chevy Camaro and the Ford Mustang, are the perfect examples of innovation. Each comes with sleek new body styles and a variety of different sports packages. New sports cars such as the 2015 Mustang, unlike the classic "kings" such as the, 1969 Mach Mustang, are not only faster, but are built better, and much more aerodynamic. The Camaro is available in 1LS, 2LS, 1LT, 2LT, SS, and 2SS models. The 1LS, 2LS, 1LT, and 2LT come with the standard 303 horsepower
Comparing Ford Mustangs and Chevy Camaros Muscle Car," two distinctive cars come to mind, the Camaro and the Mustang. Throughout the era of the early 1950's and 1960's, there was a revolutionary movement that took place and paved the ground work for today's "Muscle Cars" known as the "Ponycar Era." Ask any avid Camaro or Mustang fan about the ponycar era, and watch their pain. They will describe cars that would light the tires on fire, floor it, and hang onto the wheel excitement. Back in the
Muscle cars have always been a big in the United States such as the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette. These cars have been some of the most popular cars for the past 35 or more years, but over the past 20 years, Japanese cars are becoming more and more popular. Many people who are into muscle cars despise these 'imports' and people who are into these imports have the same feelings toward muscle cars. These two types of car lovers have a strong dislike for each other and these
Lawler 1 One of the many cars that came out of the mid 80s to early 90s was the Dodge Daytona. The Dodge Daytona is a 2 door sports car made from 1984 through 1993. The trims include the standard Dodge Daytona, Daytona Turbo, Daytona Turbo Z, Daytona Turbo Z C/S, Daytona Pacifica, Daytona Shelby Z, Daytona ES, Daytona C/S, Daytona Shelby, Daytona IROC and Daytona IROC R/T. The first Daytona to come out of production was it's base model in 1984. In 1984 the Daytona was introduced to the public. ¨The
Limited lung capacity is not fun, so sit up straight, breathe deep, and work that diaphragm muscle! Sitting to Standing Often if your posture is poor when you're sitting at your desk, or even in your car, it will carry over into your stride. So keep your shoulders back and head up (see the world at a whole new angle!). And watch that tailbone—a common reaction to what feels like good posture is
often as most people do. I'd rather hop on my bike and breath the fresh air into my lungs and enjoy the scenery as I peddle along. Personally, I enjoy the challenge of cycling up steep hills and speeding on an open road. I know a guy who only uses his car to get to the gym every day. He only lives 3 kilometres from the gym and yet he spends €30 a week on petrol and sometimes has a hard time finding a parking spot. So when you add that up, he spends €80 euro a week and in a year that’s €960 and that
Paper According to www.medterms.com , ALS is defined as “a classic motor neuron disease. Motor neuron diseases are progressive chronic diseases of the nerves that come from the spinal cord responsible for supplying electrical stimulation to the muscles. This stimulation is necessary for the movement of body parts.” “1 out of 10 cases are a genetic defect” (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis- National Library of Medicine, 2012). The other nine times, the cause of cannot be determined. As stated by the