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The mid-1960's were certainly a great time for muscle cars as the public seemed to be fully under the spell of these truly wicked vehicles. Back in those days, faster, bigger and meaner was the era's mantra when it came to cars. The year was 1966 and the automobile market was dominated by classics such as the Ford Mustang and the Plymouth Barracuda. Out of the fierce competition in between some of the biggest names in automobile manufacturing came the 1966 Dodge Charger, which was designed to be a powerhouse with its 318 V-8 power plant in its base models.

Buyers had a few engine options to choose from which included the 383 and the famous 426 Hemi. A lot of classic car aficionados say that the 1966 version of the 424 Hemi engine was one of the best any average guy could dream of. It could pump out about 500 horsepower thus allowing the driver to really put some serious power when racing down the roads. The 426 Hemi also helped further the muscle car boom which lasted until the remainder of the decade.

Despite the fact that the 66 Dodge Charger resembled a Coronet with a fastback, the Charger actually took its design cues from the concept car, Charger II. When it came to its interiors, the Charger had found individual seats and had a full length console that went from front to rear. The rear seats as well as the console pad could be folded down thus creating more space for luggage and other cargo. The vehicle itself was very different from anything else that was on the road during that time and with the Hemi installed in it, the 66' Charger was also one of the fastest.

How fast, you ask? Well, equipped with the Hemi, the Charger had the ability to go from zero to sixty in less than 7 seconds and complete the quarter mile in about 14 seconds. It was a radical, totally deviant and fast vehicle that people simply couldn't help but covet. After all, speed is the language that people talk when it comes to muscle cars. The 1966 Charger certainly delivered that and so much more thus making it an icon.

To learn more about the powerful 1969 Firebird legacy, or the cost of a rare Plymouth superbird visit William Jason's blog.

2008 Pontiac G8 Showcar to Debut at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show

In Chicago: Pontiac has rolled out a showcar version of the new 2008 Pontiac G8, announcing that it is “a representative of the production GT model” that will hit showrooms early next year. The automaker has also released details about the G8 saying that it is going to be the new Pontiac flagship sedan and will be built in Adelaide, Australia.

The G8 is the first North American application of GM’s new global rear-wheel-drive architecture developed by Holden, GM’s Australian subsidiary. The G8 is an important vehicle not only because of its importance to Pontiac but because it is the sister vehicle of the 2009 Chevrolet Camaro.

The G8 showcar is equipped with 362hp V8 and optional six-speed manual transmission. It includes items that are not found on the production model such as 20 inch “shadow chrome” wheels and performance tires, a ride height lowered by about half-inch, high performance brake rotors with painted brake calipers, custom interior trim color with leather-wrapped dash and “phantom gray” exterior paint. Pontiac has also employed a concept monochromatic “modernized” Pontiac badge to get public opinion.

The production G8 lineup will be comprised of two models: G8 and G8 GT. The base G8 is equipped with a 3.6 liter DOHC V6 rated at 261 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 250 lb-ft of torque at 3,200 rpm. It is paired with a five-speed automatic transmission and a manual shift model.

The G8 GT for its part is given a 6.0 liter small block V8 rated at 362 hp at 5,700 rpm and 391 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 rpm. It is also equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode as standard feature. The six-speed manual transmission is going to be offered after the launching of the G8. Fuel economy numbers are not yet available for both models.

The G8 is fitted on a 114.8 inch wheelbase with 196.1 inch overall length. Its base has a curb weight of 3,885 pounds while the G8 GT weighs 3,995 pounds. GM says that G8 has a close to 50/50 front-to-rear weight balance ratio courtesy of its new architecture.

The global architecture for the G8 is designed to suit the production of both left-hand-drive and right-hand-drive markets around the world. Pontiac has also stressed that the two production G8s will include four-wheel independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and traction control, electronic stability control, 18 inch aluminum wheels, power adjustable front seats, quality auto accessories like GM door handle covers, and fog lamps. A sport package will also be offered with the addition of 19-inch aluminum wheels and performance tires on the GT as well as a rear wing spoiler, leather shift knob, leather wrapped steering wheel, and alloy pedals.

The two production G8 models have distinct styling features. The G8 models are identified through its red tail lamp lenses and twin chrome exhaust outlets while the G8 GT models are given clear tail lamp lenses and quad chrome exhaust tips. Inside the cabin, the G8 GT models have an optional two-tone cloth or leather combination that pairs black with red or blue inserts and color matched instrument faces on certain exterior color combinations.

The G8 is going to compete with Dodge Charger and Nissan Maxima.

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Noah Scott is a 30 year old native of New Jersey, writer, and car fan - having grown up with both parents being auto enthusiasts. He works for an automotive consultancy firm and regularly contributes articles to car magazines.

Could this engine swap work?

I have an 01 escort and i have been beefing it up on the outside(tinted windows, chrome tip exhaust, new grille, and soon some new wheels) and i have been wondering, do you think it would be possible to fit a small block V6 from the ford contour into mine. Its the 2.5 ford duratec engine and the contours arent much bigger than the escorts.

Forget V6 engine swaps.. Engine swaps in general are big job & require expensive engineer reports also. Fine if worth it buy in this case no. If u want more power, simply find a turbo kit or get a good performance shop to turbocharge your motor. Less than 10psi boost and u wont need to change much on the motor. Exhaust, aftermarket computer, larger fuel injectors + turbo kit and u'l get at least 50% more power.

Music mix on tap for First Friday
Steel drums rather than the traditional fifes and drums from the Revolutionary War will help celebrate First Friday’s “Patriotic Block Party” Friday in downtown Gadsden.

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