1. Five of the Best Modern Day Muscle Cars
2. Chrysler 300C SRT-8
3. Mercedes-Benz CLK AMG

One of the reasons for the runaway success of the original muscle cars was their relative affordability; especially when you take into consideration the performance on tap. This is a formula Chrysler looks to have followed closely with its new 300C SRT-8 saloon.

For less than £40,000 on-the-road in the UK, this version of Chrysler's saloon comes with a 425bhp 6.1-litre V8 HEMI, the HEMI name finding its roots in the muscle car's heyday. Performance is rapid of course, with 0-60mph dispensed with in five seconds, allowing this large four-door saloon to compete at the drag strip, despite its huge family-swallowing interior and boot.

The SRT-8 features a suitably muscle-bound exterior too, including deep aprons front and rear and huge 20-inch alloy wheels. There are few cars that will get you more noticed in Britain, especially in full Pimp My Ride chrome and black.

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