The V8 muscle car sector is in the middle of its final roar, with American brands having rushed to axe them in recent years as environmental considerations begin to take over. Dodge discontinued the V8-powered Charger and Challenger models at the end of 2023, while Chevrolet waved goodbye to the legendary Camaro nameplate in 2024. Ford is pushing ahead with its V8 Mustang, though there is no telling when the V8 will finally be pushed out of viability.
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