muscle car

A muscle car is an American-made, two-door sports coupe with a powerful engine designed for high-performance driving. The term "muscle car" first appeared in 1966. These vehicles are characterized by their large engines, often from the top of the line, fitted into intermediate-sized car bodies. This concept was exemplified by models like the Pontiac GTO, which emerged from market engineering efforts. Muscle cars are a distinct category within the broader history of automobiles, which have evolved from early concepts of self-propelled vehicles to the diverse range of cars available today.12