Most Under-Performing Musclecar Ever Produced?

kennyd · 06-08-2010, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Middleton

I'd have to say the 1980-81 Turbo Trans Am was the most pathetic excuse for a performance car from the factory although the Boss 429 cars weren't very quick for what they were.

ding ding ding we have a winner. turbo t/a's were super turds

W J · 06-08-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyd

ding ding ding we have a winner. turbo t/a's were super turds

I could be mistaken, but think some of these cars were made to be pretty good 1/4 mi. performers and are worth some pretty serious $$ these days...??

Anyone? WJ

kennyd · 06-08-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by W J

I could be mistaken, but think some of these cars were made to be pretty good 1/4 mi. performers and are worth some pretty serious $$ these days...??

Anyone? WJ

not saying they didn't have potential, but stock they were not a great performer

Paul Ceasrine · 06-08-2010, 04:08 PM

Ron,
Yes, the Road Runner was little over-rated.
Saw many of them run 14.90's, in stock trim.
Geococcyx correct term.
Plymouth did market them well.
Plymouth actually wanted to call them 'The La Mancha'.
Wonder how many would have been sold with that name?
Oh, the 340's ate them alive, including the rubber floor-mat.
PC

06-08-2010, 04:08 PM	#4
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Most Under-Performing Musclecar Ever Produced? Ron, Yes, the Road Runner was little over-rated. Saw many of them run 14.90's, in stock trim. Geococcyx correct term. Plymouth did market them well. Plymouth actually wanted to call them 'The La Mancha'. Wonder how many would have been sold with that name? Oh, the 340's ate them alive, including the rubber floor-mat. PC