Mention the word ‘muscle car’ and you immediately think of big V8 engines powering sleek, ferocious American coupes, capturing the spirit of the open road and a road trip down Route 66. Iconic and aspirational, muscle cars evoke a passion that’s been a part of popular culture since the term was first used back in 1966.
If you want to buy a car in the UAE and you’re looking for something a little different from the usual family hatchback or SUV crossover, a muscle car may be exactly what you need in your life. For anyone who wants to sell a car, if it has that desirable ‘muscle car’ moniker attached to the brand, you’re in luck because there are plenty of buyers just waiting for a chance to own one.
At Al-Futtaim Automall, we love muscle cars (who doesn’t?) and are delighted to be able to offer some of the latest models from Dodge, Chevrolet and Ford. Let’s take a closer look at what a muscle car is, and the pros and cons of owning one.
According to Webster's dictionary, a muscle car is a two-door sports coupe with a powerful engine that is designed specifically for high-performance driving. Generally, they have a lower, wider and stiffer chassis to ensure that all of the power is put down evenly, giving a muscle car better handling and more traction in a straight line.
Engine-wise, it has to be a V8. Anything else just isn’t a true muscle car but a ‘pony’ car – a smaller, sporty version of a full-size muscle car. Automatic transmission makes the power produced by the V8 controllable, which makes muscle cars surprisingly easy to drive when compared to a manual transmission option.
While you may immediately think of the retro classics like the Chevvy Impala, the Ford GT or the Dodge Dart, there are still plenty of modern muscle cars to buy in the UAE. The Dodge Charger is still going strong, delivering exceptional V8 performance and that classic two-door coupe look. the modern version is more refined than its ancestor, elevating the Charger to the luxury car category.
Chevrolet still makes muscle cars, but today they’re better known for their crossovers and SUVs, as well as their more compact city runarounds. If you want to buy a car with a Chevrolet badge on the front, it’s more likely to be a family-friendly crossover than the true sports GT of old.
Muscle cars are also starting to come from different destinations, with options from Lexus such as the Lexus RC350 Premier and the Infinite Q60 ticking all the boxes. However, the refinements are next-generation and these incredibly sleek and powerful cars are also much more practical than the vintage versions.
The only one that really stands out is the lack of space. A muscle car is not family-friendly, with just two doors and often only two seats as well. Luggage space is also limited, so while you may be able to get enough luggage in for a weekend away, you probably won’t be able to fit a set of water skis in the back!
However, the pros to owning a muscle car are the ultimate driver experience and the freedom of the open road. The dream lives on, and while you may not be driving down Route 66, in a modern muscle car it will certainly feel like it.
Take a look at the muscle cars on offer at Al-Futtaim Automall, and treat yourself to a test drive today. With all of our pre-owned cars undergoing thorough checks before being offered for sale, and the option of extending your 1-year warranty to two or three years for total peace of mind, you know you’re buying a quality used car at a great price.
You can also trade your old car in at full market value and put the money towards that dream muscle car. Book a test drive online, or drop into our showrooms and talk to one of our friendly team to discuss finance deals and special offers on our cars for sale in Dubai and across the UAE.