5. 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
This popular Mustang variant is so revered that it was revived in 2012 and 2013 by Ford. The original, though, is classic American muscle.
Thanks to the rivalry between the Chevy Camaro and the Mustang, Ford kicked the game up a notch by introducing the Boss 302 V-8 Hi Power engine. This pony was rated at 290 HP, but actually put out around 380 HP in certain circumstances. With redesigned dual exhaust and slightly smaller intake valves, the car could accelerate from 0-60 mph in 6.9 seconds and ran a quarter mile in 14.6 seconds! This animal of an engine was aided by the instantly recognizable shaker hood scoop by delivering high pressure air to the engine.
With a signature hockey stick stripes and restructured grill, the ’70 Mustang Boss 302 was an instant hit. Adding more fuel to the already flaming rivalry between Ford and Chevrolet, designer Larry Shinoda nicknamed the car “Boss” as an homage to Ford President Bunkie Knudson, who had brought Shinoda with him from Chevrolet.
All in all, with a revamped engine and hockey stick stripes, the 302 Boss Mustang is an iconic muscle car. Needless to say, you know a 302 Boss when you see one!
Engine: Boss 302 V-8 Hi Power – Top speed: 131 mph –
Quarter mile time: 15.3 seconds – 0-60 mph time: 6.8 seconds