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Pure American Cars: The Fastest Cars Ever Built by American Automakers

1968 Shelby GT500 KR (Top Speed: 140 mph)

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The 1968 Shelby GT500 KR (“King of the Road”) was powered by a 428 Cobra Jet engine producing 335 horsepower. With a top speed of 140 mph, it was a beast compared to the other pony cars like the Camaro. Carroll Shelby’s input on the car definitely gave it a unique touch.

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