There are five muscle cars in the United States: the Dodge Challenger, the four-door Dodge Charger, the Chevrolet Camaro, the Ford Mustang, and the Chevrolet Corvette. Now, before criticizing us for saying such a falsehood, please note that the above list was according to Tim Kuniskis, head of FCA Passenger Cars.
In an exclusive interview with Muscle Cars & TrucksKuniskis said the muscle car race comes down to these five cars. He recognized the truth that the Corvette is not exactly a muscle car, but online car buying behavior dictates that he includes the Chevy sports coupe on the list.
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What does this mean? According to Kuniskis, buyers of SRT Chargers and Challengers tend to include the Chevy Corvette on their shopping list. And it’s not just a wildcard inclusion; These muscle car shoppers put the Corvette at the top of their charts.
If you ask us, this is not a surprise at all. When you compare prices for SRT chargers and challenges, the current Corvette C8 is relatively close to its range. However, it is important to note that Kuniskis’s statement does not clarify whether she is talking about the C7 Vette or the current mid-engine version.
Cross-shopping and even swapping in completely different car classifications are not unheard of, especially coming from an FCA brand. Last year, Jeep North America Director Scott Tallon said in an interview that American muscle cars, specifically the Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro and Dodge Challenger, are being swapped out for the Jeep Wrangler.
Tallon also said that one of the most competitive trade requests they have received is between the Nissan GT-R and the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. This only proves that competition is no longer limited within the segment.
