11 American muscle cars that still dominate the streets in 2025

Published on Jul 02, 2025 at 8:51 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones

Last updated on Jul 03, 2025 at 1:00 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones

The rumble of American muscle cars still echoes down every American boulevard and backroad in 2025.

They range from gas-guzzling legends to electric powerhouses.

These iron beasts blend nostalgia with cutting-edge innovation.

Buckle up – it’s time to meet the machines dominating today’s asphalt.

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1. American muscle cars: Ford Mustang GT (S650)

Packing a 5.0 L Coyote V8 with 486 hp and a manual transmission option, the 2025 Mustang GT is the go-to V8 muscle coupe—and remains one of the most accessible big-horsepower rides out there.

2. Ford Mustang Dark Horse

This upmarket variant amps things up further with track-oriented tech, MagneRide damping, Brembo brakes, and 500 hp of ferocity.

3. American muscle cars: Ford Mustang GTD

A street-legal GT3-derived beast, boasting a Predator 5.2-liter supercharged V8 and sub-seven-minute Nürburgring time – the fastest production Ford Mustang ever.

4. Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

The ultimate farewell to Camaro’s lineup: 650HP, Magnetic Ride suspension, massive aero upgrades – all crowned as the supercharged swan song.

5. Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Mid-engine madness with a twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8, 1,064HP, sub-2.5s 0‑60, and over 215mph top speed.

It’s a true American hypercar.

6. American muscle cars: Dodge Charger Scat Pack

Four-door muscle with a 6.4-liter HEMI V8 delivering 485HP.

Practical, powerful, and AWD-capable for real-world throttle thrills.

7. Dodge Charger Daytona R/T & Scat Pack EV

The new Charger platform supports both ICE and dual-motor EVs.

The existing Scat Pack EV lays down 630HP and 0–60 in just 3.3 seconds.

8. Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat (Redeye/Demon)

Still ruling with over 800HP in the Hellcat Redeye, while the track-focused Demon variants push toward 1000HP.

9. American muscle cars: Cadillac CT5‑V Blackwing

A supercharged 6.2 L V8 luxury sedan with roughly 668 hp, manual transmission, carbon‑ceramic brakes – it’s American performance with sophistication.

10. Tesla Model S Plaid

The electric muscle disruptor: 1,020HP, 0–60 in under two seconds, luxury cabin, and the fastest‑accelerating ‘muscle’ ever.

11. Dodge Charger Daytona SRT (EV flagship)

The Dodge Charger Daytona is an EV muscle prototype that brings tri-motor juice up to around 1,000 HP, instant torque, and even a faux ‘Fratzonic’ exhaust to mimic classic roar.

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All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”