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Kenny Camaro · 10-19-2016, 06:01 PM

Veeery sweet 65!!!

Mr Twisty · 10-19-2016, 08:49 PM

GTO dimensions

65
L 206.1
W 73.4

66
L 206.4
W 74.4
No idea on the weights, but they were surprisingly light for their size. Not as much safety crap as the 70's cars. Mid 60's GTO's were definitely larger dimension wise. (73 may have been close in size but not in performance)

Mercury Marauder is the winner so far based on size and weight, power, not so much. Was probably a pig with 385hp and 4300# ---
Length 219.1 in
Width 79.6 in
Height 53.5 in
Curb weight 4,328 lb

66 Impala
L 213.2 in
W 79.6 in

I don't think it would be fair to put 4dr cars in the mix, including the Coronets. Also, the heaviest car will probably not be the largest car dimensionally.

Kenny Camaro · 10-19-2016, 09:21 PM

Other GTO dimensions
1964 202x75

1968 201x72

1969 202x75

1970 203x77

1972 196x74
Wieghts are listed in a previous post

MLL67RSSS · 10-21-2016, 07:29 AM

I submit to you the 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst @ 224.7 inches long.

http://oldcarmemories.com/1970-chrys...2-tons-of-fun/

"Only two full-size muscle cars exceeded this length. One was the 1969-1970 Mercury Marauder which had a length of 221 inches. The other was the 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst (sometimes referred to as the 300H) which by far was the biggest muscle car ever produced – it had a length of 224.7 inches, width of 79.1 inches, and a wheelbase of 124 inches. This car was so big that even in the era of large American cars it was a behemoth."

Kenny Camaro · 01-12-2017, 07:26 PM

I would say that's a bad mamma jamma chopped led sled with a wicked gold Mettalic flame job. I think it's a mercury ,but I'm not positive. Saweet ride!!

redcoats1976 · 01-13-2017, 05:37 PM

forgot about the pontiac catalina 2+2.bigger than a GTO but with 421 tripower and 8 lug wheels.

Redrocker1958 · 01-13-2017, 05:48 PM

no way has any tbird ever been in the class of musclecar

Royal Tiger · 07-05-2018, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MLL67RSSS

I submit to you the 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst @ 224.7 inches long.

http://oldcarmemories.com/1970-chrys...2-tons-of-fun/

"Only two full-size muscle cars exceeded this length. One was the 1969-1970 Mercury Marauder which had a length of 221 inches. The other was the 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst (sometimes referred to as the 300H) which by far was the biggest muscle car ever produced – it had a length of 224.7 inches, width of 79.1 inches, and a wheelbase of 124 inches. This car was so big that even in the era of large American cars it was a behemoth."

I like that one.

Big Chrysler’s had presence for sure in the late 60’s-early 70’s.

farm rat · 07-05-2018, 08:57 AM

There was a car rag several years ago that had a factory built 4 door caprice with the big 427 and a 4 speed. The guy ordered it that way for towing, etc.

rocket403 · 07-05-2018, 09:31 AM

I think the 1967 Delta 88 rocket 425 is worthy of consideration

BMR Sales · 07-05-2018, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisBlair

Plenty of muscle cars handled well...for their day. The biggest issue for handling was 700+ lbs of engine in the front, and fading brakes. Car mags like Car and Driver praised the '70 Pontiac Trans Am for its handling.

Biggest muscle car? How about a '69 Mercury Marauder X-100

my Mom had one - that thing was Big!

JhonnyGTR · 07-05-2018, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MLL67RSSS

I submit to you the 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst @ 224.7 inches long.

http://oldcarmemories.com/1970-chrys...2-tons-of-fun/

"Only two full-size muscle cars exceeded this length. One was the 1969-1970 Mercury Marauder which had a length of 221 inches. The other was the 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst (sometimes referred to as the 300H) which by far was the biggest muscle car ever produced – it had a length of 224.7 inches, width of 79.1 inches, and a wheelbase of 124 inches. This car was so big that even in the era of large American cars it was a behemoth."

That's a Big Big fella for shure

Martinjlm · 07-05-2018, 10:48 PM

Not a muscle car, but a clear example of how big cars used to be. A friend / co-worker had been assigned a Suburban as a company vehicle. He also had just picked up a ‘73 Eldorado Convertible. That’s a 2-door convertible, folks. It was longer than the Suburban. In order to close his garage door, he had to back the Eldorado up to kiss the back wall. Didn’t have to do that with the Suburban.

JhonnyGTR · 07-06-2018, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martinjlm

Not a muscle car, but a clear example of how big cars used to be. A friend / co-worker had been assigned a Suburban as a company vehicle. He also had just picked up a ‘73 Eldorado Convertible. That’s a 2-door convertible, folks. It was longer than the Suburban. In order to close his garage door, he had to back the Eldorado up to kiss the back wall. Didn’t have to do that with the Suburban.

Which is bigger? The Coupe Devillle or El dorado?

10-19-2016, 08:49 PM	#30
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,707	GTO dimensions 65 L 206.1 W 73.4 66 L 206.4 W 74.4 No idea on the weights, but they were surprisingly light for their size. Not as much safety crap as the 70's cars. Mid 60's GTO's were definitely larger dimension wise. (73 may have been close in size but not in performance) Mercury Marauder is the winner so far based on size and weight, power, not so much. Was probably a pig with 385hp and 4300# --- Length 219.1 in Width 79.6 in Height 53.5 in Curb weight 4,328 lb 66 Impala L 213.2 in W 79.6 in I don't think it would be fair to put 4dr cars in the mix, including the Coronets. Also, the heaviest car will probably not be the largest car dimensionally. __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin Last edited by Mr Twisty; 10-19-2016 at 09:05 PM.

10-21-2016, 07:29 AM	#32
MLL67RSSS Account Suspended Drives: car Join Date: May 2008 Location: location Posts: 1,574	I submit to you the 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst @ 224.7 inches long. http://oldcarmemories.com/1970-chrys...2-tons-of-fun/ "Only two full-size muscle cars exceeded this length. One was the 1969-1970 Mercury Marauder which had a length of 221 inches. The other was the 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst (sometimes referred to as the 300H) which by far was the biggest muscle car ever produced – it had a length of 224.7 inches, width of 79.1 inches, and a wheelbase of 124 inches. This car was so big that even in the era of large American cars it was a behemoth." Attached Images Last edited by MLL67RSSS; 10-21-2016 at 07:39 AM.

01-13-2017, 05:48 PM	#35
Redrocker1958 Obsessive camaro disorder Drives: 2010 2ss/rs Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA. Posts: 943 View My Garage	no way has any tbird ever been in the class of musclecar __________________ 2010 2ss/rs

07-05-2018, 08:57 AM	#37
farm rat Drives: 2011 Vistory Red 1LS Join Date: May 2018 Location: Missouri Posts: 487	There was a car rag several years ago that had a factory built 4 door caprice with the big 427 and a 4 speed. The guy ordered it that way for towing, etc. __________________ The Original Farm Rat 2011 1LS M6 Victory Red Sold 1967 Coupe Green and White 1969 SS 396 Hugger Orange 1969 Z/28 All original White with deluxe interior 1970 RS Blue 1978 Coupe Fugly Green 1978 WS-6 Trans-Am Factory 4 speed 1985 IROC-Z Red

07-05-2018, 09:31 AM	#38
rocket403 Drives: 80 Cutlass 403, 2010 FF RT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ontario Posts: 921	I think the 1967 Delta 88 rocket 425 is worthy of consideration Attached Images

10-19-2016, 06:01 PM	#29
Kenny Camaro Account Suspended Drives: 2013 1LT RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 3,494	Veeery sweet 65!!!

10-19-2016, 09:21 PM	#31
Kenny Camaro Account Suspended Drives: 2013 1LT RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 3,494	Other GTO dimensions 1964 202x75 1968 201x72 1969 202x75 1970 203x77 1972 196x74 Wieghts are listed in a previous post

01-12-2017, 07:26 PM	#33
Kenny Camaro Account Suspended Drives: 2013 1LT RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 3,494	I would say that's a bad mamma jamma chopped led sled with a wicked gold Mettalic flame job. I think it's a mercury ,but I'm not positive. Saweet ride!!

01-13-2017, 05:37 PM	#34
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	forgot about the pontiac catalina 2+2.bigger than a GTO but with 421 tripower and 8 lug wheels.

07-05-2018, 10:48 PM	#41
Martinjlm Retired from GM Drives: 2017 Camaro Fifty SS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Detroit Posts: 5,228	Not a muscle car, but a clear example of how big cars used to be. A friend / co-worker had been assigned a Suburban as a company vehicle. He also had just picked up a ‘73 Eldorado Convertible. That’s a 2-door convertible, folks. It was longer than the Suburban. In order to close his garage door, he had to back the Eldorado up to kiss the back wall. Didn’t have to do that with the Suburban. __________________ 2017 CAMARO FIFTY SS CONVERTIBLE A8 \| MRC \| NPP \| Nav \| HUD \| GM Performance CAI \| Tony Mamo LT1 V2 Ported TB \| Kooks 1-7/8” LT Headers \| FlexFuel Tune \| Thinkware Q800 Pro front and rear dash cam \| Charcoal Tint for Taillights and 3rd Brakelight \| Orange and Carbon Fiber Bowties \| 1LE Wheels in Gunmetal Gray \| Carbon Fiber Interior Overlays \| Novistretch bra and mirror covers \| Tow hitch for bicycle rack \|