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Originally Posted by smokn'
So I was just curious, why are new cars in general faster, even though the old ones often had as much, if not more ponies? i.e. 1970 chevelle ss w/ the 454(my dream car)- curb weight: 3260lbs, 450 hp, and a 0-60 of only 6.1??? that's mazda rx8 range almost?!?!!? the goat does 0-60 in 4.6 w/ 400 hp and a 3800lb curb weight. so, in general, what made the old muscle slower?
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That’s because the curb weight is way off. Put the car on the scale and it tips close to 4000 lbs. Back then they classified weight differently… My title on my 74 Z says its only 3300 and I know with even the mods I have done to make it lighter it's still close to 3600.
