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15 Times Classic Muscle Cars Crushed Modern Sports Cars in Real-World Races

14. 1969 Plymouth Road Runner vs. 2018 Subaru WRX STI

14. 1969 Plymouth Road Runner vs. 2018 Subaru WRX STI
A classic Plymouth Road Runner competes head-to-head against a sleek Subaru WRX STI in an exhilarating sports sedan race. | Image source: Photo by Erik Mclean on Pexels

At a thrilling showdown on a popular drag strip, a legendary 1969 Plymouth Road Runner lined up against the rally-inspired 2018 Subaru WRX STI.
The Subaru brought advanced all-wheel-drive traction, turbocharged power, and precision launch control—traits that dominate rally courses.
However, once the race began, the Road Runner’s thunderous 440 cubic-inch V8 delivered raw, unadulterated acceleration, instantly catapulting the classic muscle car into the lead.
Fans erupted in excitement as the vintage Plymouth effortlessly pulled ahead, outpacing the technologically advanced Subaru.
This exhilarating victory underscored yet again how classic American muscle can still dominate modern sports cars in straight-line contests.

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