There were no rabid hot hatches, where the boost could be dialed up to nuclear level, just to run a quarter ... car market – the US now had a legit sports car hero that would become an icon.

The 1970s were a big decade for muscle cars, which dominated the quarter mile with their aerodynamic designs and large, powerful engines. Muscle cars proved their worth by speeding down the track ...

In fact, the range-topping HEMI 'Cuda was the quickest factory-built muscle car over the quarter mile in 1970. The model remained epic in 1971 when it received a new front grille and revised ...