18. Oldsmobile Toronado
Back in the day, Oldsmobile represented the cutting-edge division of GM. At one point in time, they presented models that were far ahead of their time, displaying their power and style on the global market. And one such car is the Oldsmobile Toronado from 1966. It was a big, powerful personal luxury coupe with a twist since it was front-wheel drive. In those days, only a few imports were front-wheel drive while all domestic cars, regardless of the class or engine, were rear-wheel drive. However, Oldsmobile wanted to introduce something different, so they constructed an ingenious FWD system.
Their designers drew a fantastic-looking shape with a low roof and hidden headlights, while the power came from a big block 455 V8 with 385 HP. The Toronado was a success since it introduced superb driving characteristics, leaving the competitors in the dust. With 385 HP on tap and superb handling, the Oldsmobile Toronado is a full-size muscle car. The first out of the two generations was the best, while the later Toronado was just a Cadillac Eldorado with a different grille.