1970 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Engine: Ram Air 400 V8
Horsepower: 345
Torque: 445 lb-ft
Number Built: 3,198
Price: $4,305

Although GM opted for a redesign on the Firebird (and Camaro, which shared the body design) as it moved into the second generation of the car with more of a sportier European styled influence, the car that was unleashed on the market to compete against the Ford Mustang had brute American muscle under the hood. The ’70 Firebird Trans Am came equipped with the Ram Air III (345 hp) or the optional Ram Air IV (370 hp), both 400 ci (6.6 L) V8 monsters.

The redesign did feature some impressive functional changes that added to the front-end speed and handling of the car. The car came with a rear-facing shaker scoop to capture air while it flowed over the hood, came standard with a four-speed transmission and Hurst shifter, a padded Formula-style steering wheel, stiffer springs, front and rear sway bars, front air dam and air extractors on the fenders.