10 American Cars That Best Their European Counterparts
Europeans tend to act high-falutin about their vehicles. Here are 10 cars that prove that in America, car is king. We limited the list to passenger cars because if anyone was to suggest that European cars held a candle to pickup trucks, monster trucks or military-grade vehicles, we'd all be laughing too hard to read.
10. Ford Mustang
No self-respecting muscle car enthusiast is without a story about putting the pedal to the floor and being thrown back in the seat by a Mustang. At home in a range of environments, from Beverly Hills to the streets of Detroit, the American-as-apple-pie Mustang runs with any pack of untamed gear heads.
9. Chevrolet Camaro
Driving the economy is a nice tip of the hat for any vehicle, especially for the Camaro SS. When the original Transformers previews hit the screens, it had people lining up to see Chevy's brilliant revision of its Classic Camaro SS.
8. The Dodge Viper
The pinnacle of sports cars is one of Dodge's most intelligent creations. A supercharged V10 engine delivers 770 Horsepower that puts the power of NASCAR powerhouses right into any driver's hands. A Top Gear favorite, it certainly has proven itself on Europe’s test tracks as a formidable car that has lent itself to one of the world’s fastest motorcycles as well.
7. The Google Car
With every passing year we get closer to the miraculous: cars driving themselves. No one is more used to the idea than the original home of the Google car: San Francisco, California. The cars aren’t fast, but kicking butt isn’t all about frenzied speed. When you’re so confident in your technology that you can take a nap while it works for you, you’re #winning.
6. Tesla Model S
The epitome of entrepreneurial inspiration. With the Tesla, Silicon Valley delivered on the power and elegance of electricity. The advancement of the electric car phenomenon received a shot in the arm when the Model S began to challenge the very way that cars are sold.
5. The Batmobile
The first Batmobile represents an iconic and solid investment. As one of the most expensive cars ever made, it was essential to the propulsion of Hollywood to its global presence. It doesn't hurt to mention that when the newest Batmobile defeated Liam Neeson, it represented 60 years of Batman dominating a European opponent.
4. Cadillac CTS
Cadillac's step forward that cements America's ability to effectively master All Wheel Drive and supremely marry luxury with power. The CTS revitalized the Cadillac name as a luxury brand that rivals top European companies in both sales and performance. The benchmark of American success, Cadillac is known throughout the world as a respectable example, no matter what vehicle the name is attached to.
3. Chevrolet Corvette
Kentucky's very own lifeblood of Chevrolet, the Corvette embodies the importance of the drive itself. The safety features are all there, but when you are driving a Corvette you also get the benefit of looking dangerous. The Z1 packages incorporate the LS series engine, which is responsible for the rebirth of the true dual exhaust output of its symmetrically strong engine.
2. Dodge Charger
Dodge's manipulation of the HEMI delivers on torque with over 700 horsepower. The General Lee, the orange menace that lit up the Dukes of Hazard series, inspired Southern knowhow when it comes to spinning tires.
1. The SCC Ultimate Aero
Delivering over 1250 horsepower, the Aero is a supercar capable of reaching 273 miles per hour. As a frequent competitor for the fastest car in the world, the Aero represents a heightened state of American design. Plans to transform the water-to-air intercooled twin turbo engine to electric drive took nothing away from the Aero’s ability to maintain over 1000 horsepower.
By Brandon Stadiem
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