Originally Posted by 4bus (Post 3944002)

I also remember reading that the GMC cyclone AWD turbo truck also outperformed the Corvette.

Originally Posted by Sydwayz (Post 3943999)

I tend to agree with you. the late-70s through mid-90s was a pretty low period for American muscle cars.
The ZR1 was ahead of it's time.
The Viper was ridiculously powered, but lacked the driveability to be really safe on the road. It might as well of had a live axle as it could never keep traction.

Also notable badsass 80s cars:

1989 Turbo Trans Am
Any GNX and the later model Grand Nationals.

There were 5 or 6 Fieros built by GM with Grand National powerplants. They were FU fast, and handled well; far better than the Corvette. For that reason, they never had VINs put on them, and were never made available to the public as nothing could eclipse the Corvette's performance per the GM board room. Albeit the 1989 Turbo Trans Am did just that; and the marketing materials were detuned as such.

http://cdn2.carsdata.net/pics/Pontia...ace-car-03.jpg

Originally Posted by Sydwayz (Post 3944006)

Totally right; I forgot about the Cyclone (S-15 pickup) and the later Typhoon (S-15 Jimmy/Blazer) I worked at a dealer that specialized in GM performance and modified cars. We also got one of the very first 454SS trucks off the line; which sounded much cooler in name than it actually was in real life.

Originally Posted by 4bus (Post 3944013)

What.....a 200 HP 454 isn't cool?

Originally Posted by kreed (Post 3944117)

Mild Thunder, is that a PUMA Jacket your wearing in that pic? ......WTF????? lol

Originally Posted by kreed (Post 3944117)

Mild Thunder, is that a PUMA Jacket your wearing in that pic? ......WTF????? lol