The used car market is filled with V8-powered machines that deliver thrilling performance for a reasonable price.

There were fast rides before the GTO, but Pontiac made performance affordable, bringing muscle cars to the masses.

These models from the 2000s represent the return of muscle to America - they are also relatively -affordable for now and well ...

Some muscle cars like the 1970 and '71 Plymouth Hemi ... You can find some more affordable Grand Prix examples from among those left over from the third generation, which covers model years ...

The Camaro SS packs a 6.2-liter V8, delivering 455 horsepower to the rear wheels. Its low center of gravity and advanced suspension make it more than just a straight-line speed machine. As such, it ...

So if you want that sound and torque, you still have options for cheap cars with 400 horsepower. It's taken a long time to get to this point, though. In the 1990s, a Cobra Mustang came with a 200 ...

With abundant, cheap fuel, running costs were not a major ... This combination of factors led to the rapid rise of the muscle car as the quintessential, all-American vehicle.

While the GTO was the first high-performance intermediate to sell in large numbers, it wasn't the first American model worthy ...

Another key aspect of a muscle car was that it had pure speed at an affordable price, so high-dollar luxury rides don't fit. The GTO was the first youth-oriented performance ride with a friendly MSRP.