We all know that the recipe for a muscle car is simple—a big, naturally-aspirated V8 engine, rear-wheel drive, and a sleek body that emphasizes performance image. However, throughout the history of the segment and in a relentless quest for speed, car manufacturers presented cars with forced induction systems, enhancing power and torque. Although rare, those models are impressive and valuable parts of the segment. Let’s see what the ten most memorable are.
1. Oldsmobile Jetfire
Unfortunately, the Oldsmobile Jetfire is an essential model in automotive history that never got the respect it deserved. Along with the Chevrolet Corvair Monza, it was the first turbocharged passenger car. For the standards of the day, the Jetfire V8 was state-of-the-art technology, and initially, the market was very interested.
The new V8 delivered 215 hp, which was one hp per cubic inch, making it one of the best performance cars of the day. It was almost as fast as the Corvette, with a 0 to 60 mph time of around 8 seconds.