2009 Dodge Challenger R/T. 5.7 Hemi, 390 HP and 398 lb-ft torque
Interspersed among the Chevelles, Cougars and 4-4-2s at last weekends Musclepalooza X at Englishtown, New Jersey, were several modern muscle cars that drew just as much interest as the ’60s and ’70s performance cars. The fuel-injected and computer-laden siblings of today put out just as impressive numbers as their older brethren and added to the interest of the younger generation of attendees.
2009 Rousch 427R Mustang 4.6 Turbo V-8 435 HP and 400 lb-ft
Unfortunately, none of them ventured to the drag strip to see how they measured up to the classic muscle, but I am sure there will be a few who do so at one of next year’s Muscepaloozas.
Rare black Dodge Rumble Bee w/345 HP 5.7 Hemi and 375 lb-ft of torque.
Also at the show but not shown here, a daily-driver 2008 Bullitt Mustang (4.6-liter 315 HP and 325 lb-ft) and another Black Challenger R/T.
Mustang GT500 with 330 Cubic inch V-8 and 6-speed M/T- 500 HP
Although not your “classic muscle car” these newest editions will have their place in the performance market, hopefully, for years to come.
2006 GTO 6.0-liter LS2 engine 380 HP (510 when you hit the nitrous)
With these kinds of performance numbers, we are glad to see 21st Century muscle cars can still be enjoyed by new generations of enthusiasts.