What Is a Muscle Car? Muscle cars are an All-American invention that began appearing in the 1960s and early 1970s. They're typically rear-wheel-drive, two-door American production cars that are equipped with a large V8 engine, wide tires, flared fenders, and large hood scoops.br br br br The seven best muscle cars for 2022br Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 – the scary looking one. ...br Dodge Charger – the vaguely practical one. ...br Ford Mustang Mach 1 – The sensible one? ...br Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody – the one with the silliest name. ...br Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe – the best of both worlds.