Hemmings Muscle Machines

PROVING A POINT

DETROIT’S AUTOMAKERS were fighting the muscle car war on multiple fronts in 1970, with special models developed for homologation in drag racing, stock car racing, and, thanks to the Trans-Am series, road racing.

Chevrolet and Ford stuck to the rules, with the Camaro Z/28 and Mustang Boss 302, respectively, each powered by 302-cubic-inch small-block engines that honored the Sports Car Club of America’s 5.0-liter displacement decree. Other manufacturers ignored that rule with their homologation specials, including the Dodge Challenger T/A and Plymouth AAR ’Cuda,

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