Australia[edit]

Holden HG Monaro GTS 350 (1968–1971)

Chrysler VH Valiant Charger (1971–1973)

Ford XY Falcon GTHO (1971–1972)

The first Australian-designed car to be marketed as a performance model was the

1963 Holden EH S4 model, of which 120 road cars were produced so that the model
could be eligible to compete at the 1963 Armstrong 500 motor race at Bathurst.[74][75] The
EH S4 was powered by an upgraded version of the standard six-cylinder engine,
enlarged to 2.9 L (179 cu in) and producing 90 kW (121 bhp).[76][77] In 1964, the Ford
Falcon (XM) became available with an enlarged 3.3 L (200 cu in) "Super Pursuit"
version of the standard six-cylinder engine, which produced 90 kW (121 bhp).[78]
In 1965, the Chrysler Valiant AP6 became the first Australian car to be available with a
V8 engine. This optional engine was the 4.5 L (273 cu in) version of the Chrysler LA
engine, which produced 135 kW (181 bhp) and was imported from the United States.
[79]
 The first Australian-designed Ford to be available with a V8 was the 1966 Ford Falcon
(XR), with a 4.7 L (289 cu in) version of the Ford Windsor engine (imported from the
United States), which produced 149 kW (200 bhp).[80] The first Holden to be available
with a V8 was the 1968 Holden HK, with a 5.0 L (307 cu in) version of the Chevrolet
small-block V8 (imported from the United States) which produced 157 kW (210 bhp).
[81]
 Later that year, a 5.4 L (327 cu in) version of the engine became available in
the Holden HK Monaro GTS 327 coupe.[82]
The pinnacle of 1970s Australian muscle cars were the 1971–1972 Ford Falcon GTHO,
Holden Monaro 350 and Chrysler Valiant Charger R/T (the smaller Holden Torana GTR
was also a successful performance car of the era, but it is not considered a muscle car
due to its prioritisation of light weight over outright power). The Ford Falcon (XY) GTHO
Phase III model was powered by a 5.8 L (351 cu in) version of the Ford Cleveland
V8 engine, officially rated at 224 kW (300 bhp), but estimated to produce between 261–
283 kW (350–380 bhp).[83] The Holden HQ Monaro GTS 350 was powered by a 5.7 L
(350 cu in) version of the Chevrolet small-block V8 producing 205 kW (275 bhp).
[84]
 The Chrysler Valiant Charger R/T E49 model was powered by a 4.3 L (265 cu in)
version of the Chrysler Hemi-6 six-cylinder engine producing 225 kW (302 bhp).[85]
In 1972, production of Australian muscle cars came to an abrupt halt when the Supercar
scare caused Ford, Holden and Chrysler to cease development of upcoming
performance models, due to government pressure. [86][87][88] The few Australian muscle car
models produced after 1972 consist of the limited production 1977–1978 Holden Torana
(LX) A9X option and the 1978–1979 Ford Falcon (XC) Cobra model, both created
as homologation models for Group C touring car racing.[89][90]

List of muscle cars 1963-1973[edit]

Main page: Category:Muscle cars
According to Car & Driver Magazine, January, 1990: [91]

 1964-1969 Pontiac GTO
 1966-1971 Plymouth/Dodge A-body 426 models
 1966-1967 Chevy Nova SS 327
 1966-1969 Chevy Chevelle SS 396
 1968-1969 Chevy Nova SS 396
 1969 Ford Torino Cobra 428
 1969 Plymouth Road Runner 440 Six Pack
 1969 Dodge Super Bee 440 Six Pack
 1969 Chevrolet Camaro COPO ZL-1
 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS 454
According to Road & Track Magazine, February, 2019: [92]

 1963 Studebaker Superlark
 1964 Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt
 1967 Dodge Coronet WO23]] GSX Stage 1
 1969-1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429
 1970 AMC "The Machine"
 1970-1971 Plymouth Barracuda 426
 1971-1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Drag Pack