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1964 Pontiac Tempest LeMans GTO
Arguably the vehicle that started the muscle car era, or the strategy of stuffing a big engine in a small (at the time, anyway) car. The GTO package was a popular choice, as it equipped 32,450 Tempests in 1964. Powered by a 325-hp, 6.4-litre V8—a 348-hp engine was also offered.