Pony car

Pony car is an American car classification for affordable, compact, highly styled coupés or convertibles with a "sporty" or performance-oriented image. Common characteristics include rear-wheel drive, a long hood, a short decklid, a wide range of options to individualize each car and use of mass-produced parts shared with other models. The popularity of pony cars is largely due to the launch of the Ford Mustang in 1964.

For the 1975–1990 subcompact car produced by Hyundai, see Hyundai Pony.

There is much debate among enthusiasts about the exact definition of a pony car, and what differentiates the vehicle from a muscle car. The general consensus is that pony cars are smaller and more refined than muscle cars. A few intermediate-size vehicles, such as the Dodge Challenger, may be considered to belong to both categories.

Currently produced pony cars include the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, and Dodge Challenger. The Challenger is expected to be discontinued in 2024 and the Camaro in 2025, which would once again leave the Mustang as the only pony car still in production.

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