: any of a group of American-made 2-door sports coupes with powerful engines designed for high-performance driving
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In fact, some manufacturers are betting that old-school gas-burning muscle cars may steal the show.
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
In addition to the muscle car, which the complaint valued at $250,000, he is accused of having stolen 20 to 30 Coach purses that were being used for a promotion and valued at $200 to $300 each, along with a power drill.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2026
Critics also complain that Dodge, known for its muscle cars, muffed its transition to hybrid power systems.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
There were Chambers, Garlands, Crowns, and a hulking, buttercup-yellow Roper that resembled a muscle car.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
In addition to the muscle car, which the complaint valued at $250,000, he is accused of having stolen 20 to 30 Coach purses that were being used for a promotion and valued at $200 to $300 each, along with a power drill.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2026
Critics also complain that Dodge, known for its muscle cars, muffed its transition to hybrid power systems.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
There were Chambers, Garlands, Crowns, and a hulking, buttercup-yellow Roper that resembled a muscle car.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
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“Muscle car.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muscle%20car. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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