8 Best Muscle Cars to Watch in 2025

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By Shaey | JULY 11, 2025

2025 Ford Mustang

Starting at $53,075, this V8 muscle car serves up 15 MPG city and 24 on the highway. Packed with modern tech but still that classic roar you want.

I got to drive my friend’s 2025 BMW M2 starting at $66,675. Small but mighty with a 3.0L turbo, stick shift fun, and 23 MPG highway. Pure joy on curves!

2025 BMW M2

Starting at $54,395, this 3.3L V6 Turbo roars to life and handles like a dream. With 25 MPG highway, it’s muscle with a smooth, classy twist.

2025 Genesis G70

Drove the CT5 V last weekend and this thing pulls hard and sounds mean. Starts at $59,095 with a 3.0L twin turbo V6 and gets 27 MPG highway. A sleeper with real muscle.

2026 Cadillac CT5 V

Our team test drove the M4 at a BMW showroom. Starts at $82,475 with a 3.0L turbo inline 6 and hits 23 MPG highway. It’s loud, fast, and downright addictive.

2026 BMW M4

Took the RC 350 out for a quick highway loop. Smooth, sharp, and stylish. Starts at $49,725 with a 3.5L V6 and gets 28 MPG highway. A luxury coupe with just enough muscle to surprise you.

2025 Lexus RC

Starting at $51,775 with a 3.0L turbo inline six that purrs like a beast. Hits 32 MPG highway fast fun and kind of feels like a pocket rocket.

2025 BMW 2 Series

Starting at $82,965 with a 2.9L V6 Turbo packing 505 hp. It’s Italian flair on wheels fast , loud and not shy about its attitude.

2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia