Introduced in 1949, the Oldsmobile Rocket 88 is considered by many to be Detroit’s first muscle car. It was powered by a 303 cubic-inch V8 that produced 135 horsepower. The car dominated the ...

Ransom Eli Olds began working ... the 135 horsepower, 303 cubic inch V8 engine from the full-sized 98 and dropped it in the smaller and lighter body of the 76. the Rocket 88 was an instant hit ...