The American automobile industry has a long and illustrious history that dates many decades back. Firms from United States of America are known for producing solid and powerful vehicles. Companies like Ford and General Motors are among the largest car makers in the world, having their operations firmly in place in numerous countries. Industry experts have often claimed that no one makes better muscle and vintage cars than American firms. However, European manufacturers, particularly German and Italian, have often overshadowed their counterparts from USA when it comes to sports cars. Companies like Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Bugatti, Pagani and Koenigsegg have achieved iconic statuses and have cult fan bases throughout the world. In recent times, American auto makers have tried to change this situation and some of them have launched top class sports cars.
There are only few brands in the world that are as famous as Chevrolet, which is owned by General Motors. Known for producing amazing muscle cars, this auto maker also has mean looking Corvette ZR1 in its portfolio. Priced over $110K, this model has been designed using the technology applied in C6.R race car that has been a prominent figure in the American Le Mans competition. It has an aggressive appearance that is characterised by rounded and lean fenders, grounded body frame and classic Corvette design elements. This Chevrolet model runs on a 6.2-litre LS9 aluminium V8 engine that boasts of a 4-lobe Eaton Twin Vortices Series supercharger. The V8 powertain enables Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 to deliver an output level of 638 bhp. Light chassis of this car allows this car to reach 60 mph from scratch in around 3.4 seconds.
Not many across the globe are aware about the prowess and mechanical superiority of Falcon Motorsports F7 that made its debut at 2012 North American International Auto Show, which was held in Detroit. Featuring an aluminium and carbon-fiber body structure, this car is fitted with a 7.0-litre V8 engine that delivers maximum power of around 620 bhp. Incredibly, this car has a top speed in the range of 190-200 mph. Also, it clocks 60 mph from 0 mph in just under 3.6 seconds.
No discussion of American cars can be completed without mentioning Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, which, according to some, is not categorically a supercar. However, its engine configuration and abilities on the road suggest otherwise. A legendary model, Shelby GT500 runs on a 5.8-litre drivetrain that churns out 662 bhp of peak power along with 855 Nm of torque.
Hennessey Performance Engineering is a firm based in Houston that has specialisation in modifying sports cars. Some of the most famous names in the world have worked with this firm, such as Ferrari, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, McLaren, Dodge and Lexus. The Texas-based firm manufactures an exotic sports car called the Hennessey Venom GT, which was unveiled in the year 2010. According to sources, this car has achieved many records, which includes the one for fastest acceleration from 0 to 200 mph.
Mosler MT900 is a sports car manufactured by Mosler Automotive, which is located in Riviera Beach. This car is equipped with a 7.0-litre LS7 V8 engine that produces an output of around 530 bhp. Also, sources claim that it can clock 60 mph from 0 mph in approximately 3.5 seconds. Rossion Q1, though fitted with a low-configuration 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged engine, is counted among the best American sports cars due to its superb acceleration and power levels. Other models that can be counted among best sports cars in United States of America are Saleen SMS 620 Camaro, Shelby 1000, SRT Viper and SSC Ultimate Aero XT.
