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Originally Posted by PolarBear
No, they weren't. They have always been Pony cars
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Agreed...
Pony car is typically a coupe with a smaller wheelbase (a compact or small car) with smaller dimensions and less weight. Comparison is a 70 Chevelle LS6 coupe to a 396 Camaro SS. Obviously they can be quicker with the same engine, have better aerodynamics, and handle better. Looking back at the late 60's/early 70's trans am cars - Camaros, Mustangs, Firebirds, and AMC Javelin - not the Chevelle or large 2 doors.
Now I can understand that with the lack of "muscle cars" in the 70's onward, one may sort of consider an f-body as a muscle car, but not true. The g-bodies (Monte SS, GN, 442, Pontiac 2+2) of the 80's would be considered muscle cars by definition.
But I do consider the 5th gens as pony cars in a muscle car body due to the weight and dimensions. Ditto for the Challenger, Charger, and the Mustangs of late.