Editing Muscle car (section)

=== 1980s–1990s: Performance revival ===
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Muscle car performance began a resurgence in the early 1980s with high-output V8 engines introduced for the [[Ford Mustang (third generation)|Ford Mustang GT]], [[Chevrolet Camaro (third generation)|Chevrolet Camaro Z28]], and [[Pontiac Firebird (third generation)|Pontiac Firebird Formula/Trans Am]]. Initially using four-barrel carburetors, engine performance, and fuel economy were increased by the mid-1980s using [[electronic fuel injection]] systems and advanced engine management controls. Muscle car performance began to reappear on intermediate two-door coupés such as the [[Chevrolet Monte Carlo#Fourth generation (1981–1988)|Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS]] and [[Buick Regal#Second generation (1978)|Buick Regal]]. The Buick Regal used turbocharged V6 engines on the Grand National, Turbo-T, T-Type, and GNX models which rivaled the performance of V8 engines.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2018/12/11/buick-regal-turbo-t-was-fast|title = Everyone remembers the Grand National, but the Buick Regal turbo-T was even faster |date= 11 December 2018}}</ref>

The few muscle cars remaining in production by the mid-1990s included the fourth generation [[Ford Mustang#Fourth generation (1994–2004)|Mustang]],<ref>{{cite web |title=1994 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra |url= https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15141034/1994-ford-mustang-svt-cobra-review/ |website=caranddriver.com |access-date=8 February 2019 |date=1 April 1994}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=1994 Ford Mustang GT – Long-Term Wrapup |url= https://www.motortrend.com/cars/ford/mustang/1994/1994-ford-mustang-gt/ |website=motortrend.com |date= November 1995 |access-date=8 February 2019}}</ref> the 10th Generation Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe with its supercharged engine, the fourth generation [[Chevrolet Camaro#Fourth generation (1993–2002)|Camaro]],<ref>{{cite web |title=The '93 Camaro Z/28: Why It Was the First Modern Muscle Car |url= https://www.drivingline.com/articles/the-93-camaro-z28-why-it-was-the-first-modern-muscle-car/ |website=drivingline.com |date= 8 December 2018 |access-date=8 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=1993 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 – the High Compression Muscle Car Returns |url= https://oldcarmemories.com/1993-chevrolet-camaro-z28-the-high-compression-muscle-car-returns/ |website=oldcarmemories.com |access-date=8 February 2019 |date=10 July 2012}}</ref> and fourth generation [[Pontiac Firebird#Fourth generation (1993–2002)|Firebird]].<ref>{{cite web |title=1995 Pontiac Firebird Formula review |url= https://www.caradvice.com.au/owner-reviews/1995-pontiac-firebird-formula-review/ |website=caradvice.com.au |access-date=8 February 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Firebird Facts and Trans Am Truths |url= https://www.wilsonauto.com/wilson-auto-blog/the-firebird-facts-and-trans-am-truths/ |website=wilsonauto.com |access-date=8 February 2019 |date=29 June 2015}}</ref>

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