Best New Muscle Cars on Sale Today

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Challenger, this Classic American muscle car persona from Dodge that now incorporates the Jailbreak package, offers plenty of cosmetic and functional configuration options.

The factory's extensive palette of paints and personalization choices will let you design a one-of-a-kind, high-performance ride. Unlike its muscle car competitors, the Challenger offers a spacious cabin large enough to accommodate four persons and their belongings.

The Jailbreak package will allow owners to configure their cars virtually from scratch. In addition, they'll get a Jailbreak badge on the instrument panel, and the power of the SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody will increase to 807 hp thanks to a revised powertrain calibration.

This Jailbreak releases over 800 horsepower for only $995 more than the already potent Hellcat Redeye. The standard 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine produces an additional 8 horsepower. With the engine, eight-speed automatic, and rear-wheel drive, this Challenger can go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds. The Jailbreak stands out thanks to its distinctive, daring gator skin roof designs and white fender stripes. The price of the Challenger Jailbreak starts at $87,295.

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The Blackwing series lineup, specifically the powerful CT5-V, the flagship model, incorporates the racing expertise Cadillac has amassed over the past few years.

A 6.2-liter supercharged V8 under the hood produces 658 horsepower and tarmac-tearing 659 lb-ft of torque sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual or optional ten-speed automatic. The CT5-V will break the 60 mph barrier in 3.6 seconds.

The BMW M5, Audi RS6, and Mercedes E63S are some of the Cadillac's biggest rivals, and they all take a beating from it. This Cadillac is faster than the RS6, more potent than the Mercedes, and has a more posh interior than the M5.

You know this car means business when Cadillac includes a rear spoiler, front splitter, mid-body panels, rear diffuser, fender vents, and rocker extensions. The Cadillac CT5-V Blacking was designed to perform. Like its four-door European competitors, the CT5-V Blackwing corners like a proper sports saloon.

Our favorite V8-powered muscle sedan is the CT5-V Blackwing because of its incredible acceleration and perfectly balanced handling. You can get this Cadillac for about $95,000.

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The Lexus LC 500 may not be the first car to come to mind when discussing muscle cars, but it fits the moniker with its thunderous V8 and rear-wheel drive. The LC features the company's most fervent design effort and stands out for its dynamic personality.

Mechanically, the LC has options that no other luxury coupé does: There are two available powertrains: a powerful V8 or a hybrid system. To accelerate from 0-60 mph in less than 4.5 seconds, Lexus equipped the LC 500 with 471 hp and 398 lb-ft of torque, all routed to the rear wheels. Forged connecting rods, titanium intake and exhaust valves, and a lightweight aluminum block help the Lexus LC rev swiftly to redline.

The athletic nature of the LC 500 V8 is displayed in a power curve that rises steadily at higher speeds. The V8 produces a fantastic sound for its 471 horsepower at 7,100 rpm.

A unique resonance tube is installed inside the cabin to amplify the sound. The Lexus LC also features an active exhaust that produces a sound similar to a high-performance vehicle's.

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How long the gas-powered Mustang will coexist with Ford's electric vehicle ambition is still being determined. Meanwhile, we may savor what could be one of the final production years for the gasoline Mustang with a manual transmission. The 2023 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback blends the best features of the Mustang GT and Shelby GT350 into one powerful vehicle.

A 5.0-liter V8 engine produces 480 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque and may be mated to either a six-speed manual or a ten-speed automatic transmission. With this engine, the Mach 1 can reach 60 mph in about 4.3 seconds. Torsen limited-slip differential, Brembo brakes, and a firmer suspension are just a few of the performance upgrades found on this American muscle car.

Recaro seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, aluminum pedals, a performance spoiler, hood vents, a distinctive front and rear fascia, and 19-inch aluminum wheels are also included. The Mustang Mach 1 Fastback, with a starting price of $56,570, is an excellent option for those in the market for a muscle car that can handle the track without sacrificing flair or power.

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Surprisingly, the Chrysler 300C is one of those automobiles that keeps selling—albeit temporarily. It's not a name that immediately comes to mind when thinking of muscle vehicles, yet it has all the right features. In 2023, its final year on the market, 2,000 units are slated for the American market and another 200 for the Canadian market.

The new Chrysler 300C has a black grille with the brand's emblem in one corner, LED bulbs in the headlights and taillights, forged wheels measuring 20 inches in diameter, and red Brembo brake calipers for a sporty and sophisticated look. Black, white, and a rich red round out the palette.

The engine is a 6.4-liter HEMI V8 that produces 450 horsepower and 575 pound-feet of torque with natural aspiration. An eight-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential in the back send power to the rear wheels. Further performance enhancements include active suspension dampening and an active exhaust system for a 0 to 60 mph time of 4.4 seconds and 160 mph top speed.

An AWD model is also available, but fans of traditional muscle cars should choose the RWD version instead.

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Before you freak out about a six-cylinder on this list and argue that it isn't a muscle vehicle, hear us out. Although the BMW M2 is two cylinders short and relatively compact, it certainly isn't lacking in muscle. The M2 boasts a "detuned" 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-six inherited from the current M3 and M4, but with a whopping output of 453 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque available at 2,650 rpm, powering the rear wheels, and a redline of 7,200 rpm.

The engine can be mated to either a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed M Steptronic dual-clutch automatic transmission. The M2 can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and reach 177 mph.

The M2's manual transmission gives it a taste of the classic muscle cars that are becoming extinct. Still, its excellent traction and body control make it one of the most agile vehicles here. The M2 is the more useful performance car because of its back seats and larger trunk, giving it muscle car appeal. The BMW M2 is available for a very reasonable $62,000.

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2023 marks the end of an era, and the last year you can purchase a new Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat. The Hellcat is one of the last proper American muscle cars thanks to its supercharged 6.2L Hemi engine, producing 717 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque.

The Charger's power and torque are sent to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission, so you can expect plenty of melted rubber every time you floor it. The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat isn't suited for modest driving. It's aimed at those who love a wonderfully extravagant American muscle car.

There are many flaws with the Charger SRT Hellcat. In addition to gulping gas with frightening intensity, its basic design is now beginning to show its age. It also lacks the agility of other competitors. Still, its tail-happy antics and tire-melting torque make it all worth it, especially considering that Dodge is sunsetting the Charger this year. There will be fewer and fewer Dodge cars powered by a V8 each year, so we advise grabbing one while you can.

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When Jaguar introduced the F-Type in 2014, the new Jaguar was hailed by many as the spiritual successor to the timeless E-Type, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful sports cars ever produced.

After Callum retired, a new generation of Jaguar design experts took over and produced the new F-Type R. The result was a sleeker appearance and chassis, but the car still had that charmingly retro feel.

The F-Type R's 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine generates 575 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque, making it a legitimate contender in the supercar class. The goal of the Type-R for Jaguar was to create a car that could compete with the likes of the Porsche 911 Turbo, the Audi R8 V10, and the Mercedes-AMG GT S when it came to size and power. This vehicle could hold its own against the German artillery.

The F-Type R has a Quiet Start system that reduces engine noise, but putting it in Sport mode (or pressing the sports exhaust button) will make it sound like a rabid cat.

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Okay, this is another six-cylinder on our list, but not just any six-cylinder. The 2.9-liter, 90-degree V6 engine with dual turbochargers is Giulia Quadrifoglio's crowning achievement, inspired by Ferrari's monstrous F154 CB twin-turbo V8.

Giulia models are available with either an 8-speed dual-clutch semi-automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual transmission (Europe only), which sends power to the rear wheels. The Quadrifoglio is one of the fastest four-door saloons in the world, with a top speed of 191 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 3.8 seconds.

Due to its near-supercar status, the Giulia Quadrifoglio borrows much from Ferrari's technological arsenal. The active aerodynamics system comprises the carbon fiber composite drive shaft and the variable front splitter.

Ferrari contributed heavily to the Quadrifoglio's fully independent suspension, which aids in the vehicle's outstanding cornering grip. Since it releases at the back in a controlled and predictable fashion, you may enjoy a power slide without worrying about crashing.

The vehicle's weight is distributed almost perfectly between the front and rear axles, and the driver is seated as close to the car's pivot point as is reasonably possible.

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The Camaro ZL1 is not distinguished by subtlety. It has never been its objective, and the current generation is no exception. This 650-horsepower muscle car focuses on track performance rather than performance on a straight line and without abandoning street practicality; it features massive air inlets and a menacing appearance due to its proportions.

Under the hood, a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 with 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque is coupled with a six-speed manual gearbox or a 10-speed automatic. Thanks to the supercharger, the acceleration from 0 to 60 mph occurs in 3.5 seconds. All of this power is transmitted to the rear wheels, which feature Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar tires developed specifically for the ZL1, focusing on traction.

The 285/30Z/R20 front and 305/30Z/R20 rear tires contribute to the muscle car's remarkable cornering grip. Nevertheless, the ZL1 Camaro has an independent system on all four axles, aided by Magnetic Ride, and an electronically controlled slip rear differential.

This Camaro may lack the sophistication of some of its German competitors. Nevertheless, the Camaro ZL1 exceeds expectations when unleashing a surge of brute force that requires skilled control.