New Musclecar Era?

kbarrett · Mar 29, 2002

With GM's announcement that the GTO is coming back (one worthy of the moniker) and Ford following suite with their announcement of the Mach 1, could this be the beginning of another musclecar era?

The GTO will be built in Australia (400HP, rear-wheel drive Holden platform). 20,000 units a year.

http://www.motortrend.com/feb02/gto/gto_f.html

2003 Mach 1 - Yet another derivative of the existing Mustang

http://www.news24.co.za/News24/Wheels24/0,3999,2-15_1162368,00.html

Should be fun!

kbarrett · Mar 29, 2002

Let's not forget the HEMI!

http://www.chrysler.com/inside/concept/hemi.html

Now all we need is a contemporary rendition of the Barracuda, Super Bee, Challenger, and Charger to
put it in!

MikePA · Mar 29, 2002

Boy, do those cars look sweet, especially the Mach 1!

P.S.
Might want to edit your links. There's a space after the //s.

Hillbilly · Mar 29, 2002

Its about time............GTO Gas Tires and Oil,1 great car.

njrqs · Apr 1, 2002

Gee I didn't know we exported cars to the US. (Or may export)

Monaro is one nice looking car, but me I am a ford man from way back.

Cheers

Redfisher · Apr 2, 2002

That Mach 1 is so sweet.

Worksmart · Apr 4, 2002

At least they're not putting the badges on a Ventura this time around!/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif I'll volunteer my 'Cuda for one of those new HEMI's. C

kbarrett · Apr 4, 2002

Rumor has it that there will be HEMI Powered Grand Cherokee for 2004. Just doesn't seem right?

A HEMI CUDA
HEMI CHARGER
HEMI SUPER BEE
HEMI JEEP???

Regardless, should be a nice ride and a thrill pulling away from a MACH-1 at a light on wet pavement.

qwerty15 · Apr 5, 2002

The mach 1 looks nice but i dont like the others. They just look too modern. Id rather have a 92 or 69 camaro or 80's mustang. They just look better

TWINKLE_TOES · Apr 5, 2002

Kevin,

Have you seen the Ford GT40? It's based on the 1960 Lemans racer. Planned introduction is 2003. Cost is unknown. Supercharged 5.4 liter V8, 500hp @ 5250 RPM. 500 ft-lb torque @ 3250 RPM. Four valve cylinder head and dual overhead cam. No three point hitch./w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif
Al