Coolest Muscle Car Ever
1970 Road Runner Superbird
In 1970, Plymouth lured Richard Petty back to racing for Plymouth in NASCAR races by building the 1970 Road Runner Superbird. In the Disney Movie "Cars", Richard Petty plays "The King", a Road Runner Super Bird. The Superbird was based upon the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona because when Richard Petty saw it, he wanted something similar. Both Dodge and Plymouth produced just enough of these cars to qualify to race them in stock car racing. It has been estimated a production Superbird could achieve speeds greater than 150 MPH. The race car version could achieve speeds of over 250 MPH.
It was originally rumored that in 1971 NASCAR outlawed both the Road Runner Superbird and Dodge Charger Daytona from racing because they were labeled specialty cars and would be limited to a 305 cubic inch engine. It appears the truth was NASCAR changed the rules about engine sizes that could be used, to keep speeds down, resulting in Plymouth dropping the Superbird since it would not be as competitive with such a small engine. Additionally since tires were not as well designed as today, many terrible crashes were seen in 1970.
In my opinion, the 1970 Road Runner Superbird is the coolest Muscle car ever built.
Quick Facts about the 1970 Road Runner Superbird
also known as the "Winged Warrior" or the "Aero Warrior"
1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird
Production Count: 1920, one for each dealership as required by NASCAR.
Top Speed: Production models can achieve greater than 150 MPH.
Top Speed: Race car versions could achieve speeds over 250 MPH.
Length: 226.5 inches, yes, over 18 feet long.
Wheelbase: 117 inches.
List Price: $4,298 (1970).
Current Price: More than $100,000 if in very good condition.
Engines:426 Hemi (475 bhp), 440 Super Commando, 440 Six Barrel
Won 38 of 48 grand national races. Tire failures kept this number at this level.
Drag Coefficient .28(better than most cars)
Reverse hood scoops were needed to support the racing tires is a myth. The scoops reduced drag by venting air from the wheel wells.
First Stock Car to average a 200 MPH lap.
Racing versions could exceed over 250 MPH.
Won 8 races in 1971 and placed very high in the others.
Was recognized as the fastest stock car in the world.
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Mopar's winged wonders
If you have netflix check out American Muscle Car's Winged Warriors Episode.
Muscle Car History from HowStuffWorks.com
- History of Muscle Cars
The How Stuff Works site has a information on the history of the muscle car era. - Muscle Car Inventory
How Stuff Works also has a lot of information on many of the muscle cars produced, available from the link above.
Superbird Christmas Ornament
Actually in honor of Richard Petty.
Who could believe you can even hang a Superbird on your Christmas tree. Nice!
Superbird Art with Legos
I love building stuff, especially with Legos. The picture is of my three different Road Runner Superbird Lego designs.
Road Runner Superbird Resources
There are many wonderful sites and resources online about the Road Runner Superbird and other muscle cars.
- Wikipedia
Wekipedia has a nice section on this car and its history. - Aero Warriors
The Aero Warriors site primarily concerns itself with two of the most unusual automobiles ever produced and sold by United States auto makers, the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona and the 1970 Plymouth Road Runner SuperBird. Check their videos section for - All MOPAR
The Plymouth Superbird and Dodge Charger Daytona stories.
Superbirds on the Track - It is pretty cool to see how many people were racing Superbirds.
The lead character in the movie Cars races against "The King" a Road Runner Superbird. - Richard Petty obtained his nickname of "King Richard" in 1967 for his o
Richard Petty also does the voice for "The King" in the Cars movie. I also have a suspicion that the ending of the movie is related to the Greatest NASCAR finish ever, which involved Richard Petty.
The Coolest Muscle Car I Have Owned So Far
1969 Camaro
I had the pleasure of owning a 1969 Camaro for 10 years. It was the car I was supposed to have in High School, but I did not get it until six years after graduation. The 1969 Camaro is the coolest Camaro with a meaner looking body style than a '67, '68, '70 and so on.
Muscle Car Shows
- Muscle Car Television
Produces Muscle Car, Horse Power, Power Block and a few other shows. Check their web site for availability in your areas as well as show information. The August 24th Muscle Car episode mentioned the Year One Goldberg Superbird Project, which is atte
Where to Find Your Superbird or Favorite Muscle Car - Specific Sites Exist to Help Locate Rare Vehicles
- LemonFree.com
The "new way" to shop and research autos online. Take a quick look at the prices across the country for the muscle car you are looking for or if you are selling one, list it for free. The Road Runner Superbird prices on this site seem much more reaso - Ebay Motors
Be sure to keep an eye out for Superbirds showing up on eBay motors. - Muscle Car Finders .Com
MuscleCarFinders.com is a nationwide muscle car company that works hard to put American muscle cars back on the road. Cars don't belong in museums, they were meant to be driven. So we find them, fix them, and sell them to a good home.
More Superbird Racing - Richard Petty's famous #43 Superbird shown in this video.
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Suberbird Products on eBay
Keep an eye out for auctions for Road Runner Superbird items. Occasionally you will see a Road Runner Superbird car posted and the auction will quickly go above $100,000.
Variety of Superbird products on Amazon
Great Car Movies on Amazon - Check out Great Car Movies
Muscle Car Books
"Conclusion" or "Waiting for my next Muscle car"
Since my '69 Camaro scared my kids when they were little, they thought it was too noisy, and because I could not picture myself handing over the keys to one of them, I sold my Camaro. Maybe when they are teenagers we will build a muscle car for them to use.
I hope those of you who love muscle cars, have been able to get one, hopefully your favorite one.
Thanks, --Todd
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Indeed a very cool car. They are capable of close to 200, but I'm not sure if they reach up to 250? Typo maybe? And here's a collection of muscle cars that we have built and restored:
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I love a 1966 mustang convertible ,torn between that and a new corvette.
great lens. once knew someone who owned two of these!
Now that's what I call a car.
I've never heard of this car, ever. I'll have to see if my hubby knows about this car, probably does! My fave car is either the Chevelle or Cuda! And the Lime green is amazing on the car for your icon photo!
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I wish I had my 69 Yenko Camaro today! Of all of the cars I have owned, my 69 Camaro was and is my favorite.
I personally am partial to 2nd Gen Camaros - 1970-1973. I am because I have a 1973 Camaro. I love all Muscle Cars tho!
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Thanks- great lens, i love the images - they are really cool (and i just love roadrunner ;-)
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A great collection of muscle cars that give traveling in it fun and a rich luxurious experience. Most of them might be more suitable for racing though.
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Amazing lens and plenty of nice pictures! Those cars are fantastic!
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Love the Muscle cars and love this lens about the Plymouth Roadrunner. Sure was fun riding in those back in the day...those puppies could FLY! Blessed by a Squid Angel today.
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I love this kind of cars.
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I love muscle cars! My first car was a 67 Firebird that I'm currently restoring.
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Nice lens. I love Mopars. I had a 70 Barracuda in high school, then like an idiot I sold it. Who ever new they would get so rare? Currently have a Slant Six powered Valiant Wagon and a 66 Barracuda that is in the process of being upgraded to a 408 small block / 5 speed stick.
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I would have to agree, that is one of the greatest cars ever built and your Lens is awesome. As far as how to choose the greatest muscle car made by an American Manufacturer, they all have highlights that stick out. MOPAR gets huge KUDOS, by all means. 426 Hemi, need I say any more?
However, I have a rare car from the 80's, 86 Grand National, with 20K miles on it, perhaps you've heard of them, if not, check out my Lens on them. I'm not dumb, so I will not compare it to any Mopar from the 60's or 70's, but I'd challenge any thing they built in the 80's, the era of this amazing car. Not even the Corvette could beat this car in a drag race back in the 80's, this is part of the reason GM scrapped the program in 87, it wasn't good for Corvette business.
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that road runner is from Joe Dirt hah!
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I have yet to see a Superbird in real life. Are they produced in so limited numbers? For now, I'll settle with my Mustang and T-bird. :)
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"For me, the Road Runner Superbird is still the coolest car in the world"
I agree. The ones you have from flickr look great! Thanks for the post! I surely enjoyed it!
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For me, the Road Runner Superbird is still the coolest car in the world & I just would love to have every pictures of it! I have my own collection of different NASCAR machines in one album and I even have my own Nascar personal checks ! Would you believe that?! Thanks for the Road Runner Superbird revival lens, man! Cool lens!
Your info about Richard Petty and NASCAR I found very interesting. Thanks for making this lens. I enjoyed it.
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Great Lens, a 5star from me. I am about to modify my 69 camaro to give it a frash look and your lens has surprisingly convinced me to keep its original look, also see similar valuable info at Auto Zone. However I would give it a resh look by some little modyfications.
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I mean..great title but the subject?? Surely any of the 'Vetttes from '53 - '08 could eat this sucker? LOL.
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Cool lens.
I do love the Superbirds but I still think a '69 Chevelle wins as the coolest muscle car ever ;)
Yeah that is a great car!
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I'm not sure about calling the coolest muscle car but it definitely is the most unique.
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I'm not sure about calling the coolest muscle car but it definitely is the most unique.
Check out my lens on the 1970 Plymouth Superbird
I'm not sure about calling the coolest muscle car but it definitely is the most unique.
Check out my lens on the 1970 Plymouth Superbird
I'm not sure about calling the coolest muscle car but it definitely is the most unique.
Check out my lens on the 1970 Plymouth Superbird
I'm not sure about calling the coolest muscle car but it definitely is the most unique.
Check out my lens on the 1970 Plymouth Superbird
Great lens. Nice choice of subject. I didn't know much about that one before coming to this lens.
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Great lens. My son is a car guy. He has a 1965 GTO and clued me in on just what an incredible car the superbird is.
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Thanks for the info and pix. I'm an Olds fan - my best Cutlass so far was a 71 square body with the 350 Rocket engine. Sweet car.
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