Historically celebrated for their roaring engines and raw power, muscle cars have evolved beyond mere speed demons. In today’s automotive landscape, they strike a harmonious balance between heart-pounding performance and top-tier safety, ensuring adrenaline rushes don’t come at the cost of passenger protection.
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Chevrolet Camaro (2016-present)
The Chevy Camaro’s recent models earned an impressive 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The car boasts multiple airbags, stability control, and advanced driver assistance systems like blind-spot monitoring and forward collision alert, making it a top pick for safety-minded muscle car enthusiasts.
Ford Mustang (2015-present)
The modern Ford Mustang received commendable safety scores, especially from 2015 onwards, with its inclusion of independent rear suspension. Advanced safety features such as adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, and lane-keeping assist add to its reputation. It achieved a 5-star NHTSA rating in various tests.
Dodge Challenger (2015-present)
The Dodge Challenger, a beast in terms of performance, also scores high on safety. It has been awarded top ratings in side crash and moderate overlap tests. It also offers advanced features like adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, and blind-spot monitoring.
Chevrolet SS (2014-2017)
This modern interpretation of classic muscle came equipped with safety features such as multiple airbags, stability control, lane departure warning, forward collision alert, and blind-spot monitoring. It garnered positive safety reviews during its production run.
Dodge Charger (2011-present)
The Charger, a four-door muscle sedan, has consistently received good ratings in IIHS crash tests. The recent models have features like lane departure warning, forward collision warning, and automatic emergency braking.
Cadillac CTS-V (2016-present)
A luxury muscle sedan, the CTS-V boasts impeccable safety features like a surround-view camera, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring. It received top scores in various safety tests, making it a good balance between performance and safety.
Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang (2016-present)
A high-performance variant of the Mustang, the Shelby GT350 comes with all the safety features of the base model, including advanced airbag systems, electronic stability control, and available driver assistance systems.
Kia Stinger GT (2018-present)
Although a departure from traditional American muscle, the Stinger GT’s performance credentials land it in this territory. It’s been recognized for its safety, thanks to features like forward collision avoidance, lane-keeping assist, and driver attention warning.
Chrysler 300 SRT (2012-present)
The high-performance variant of the 300 sedan, this model offers advanced safety technologies like adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and forward collision warning.
Buick Regal GS (2012-present)
Another modern muscle sedan, the Regal GS boasts advanced safety features such as forward collision alert, lane departure warning, and a robust structural design for crash protection.
This article originally appeared on MyCarMakesNoise.
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