Highlights

• Muscle cars in GTA Online offer a cool factor and are accessible for players, with options ranging from low prices to expensive purchases.
• The Declasse Impaler is one of the best muscle cars, with great acceleration and top speed, despite its rusty appearance.
• The Vapid Clique may not be the fastest, but its sleek design and confidence make it a standout choice for showing off in GTA Online.

There are many different types of vehicles in GTA Online, and as the game continues to evolve and update, more of the weirdest things become unveiled. However, a universal consistent seems to be the Muscle Car variety, and some of the best muscle cars in GTA Online are fairly accessible, whether that’s off the street or for a fat sum of cash.

GTA Online’s best muscle cars can vary from one factor to another. This type of vehicle certainly isn’t for everyone, as many players may struggle with the handling of said vehicle. However, this doesn’t stop muscle cars from looking extremely cool in the right hands.

Updated February 17, 2024 by Jake Fillery: The best muscle cars in GTA Online usually provide players with a decent amount of speed, acceleration, and handling capabilities, allowing them to turn on sharp bends without having to stop and lose the lead. If players want to win muscle car races in GTA Online, they are going to want to be driving the best, and to get that, players are going to need cash. The best cars in GTA Online are not cheap, and winning is a competition that brings together the richest members of GTA Online who all crave that victory with their fancy and fast new vehicles, which can be found right here.

15 Vapid Clique

Top Speed: 117.50 MPH

• Price: $909,000 from Legendary Motorsports

The Vapid Clique doesn’t look like a muscle car. It looks more in line with a vehicle belonging to a certain British super spy, yet that is why this vehicle works as well as it does. It’s not the fastest vehicle in the workshop, but it is one of the sleekest, and part of the coolest group of cars deserving of someone behind the wheel to show it off.

This vehicle is decades old, and its model harks back to the 50s. This vehicle provides players with confidence and power, one that sees a consistent and posh vehicle in their hands. Whilst it might not stick to some cool drifts in drag races, it will certainly have them driving in style.

14 Imponte Duke O’Death

Top Speed: 114.25 MPH

• Price: $279,000 from Southern S.A. Super Autos or Free for Returning Players

If players want to feel like the one sane person in a desert wasteland, or they just want to roam and pretend they are in a post-apocalypse, then the Duke O’Death is the best car for it. Whilst this car was exclusive to the players that went from the PS3 and Xbox 360 era into the PS4 and Xbox One generation, it later returned as a purchasable car, one that could benefit players who want a muscle car with style, design, and protection.

The Duke O’Death has armored plating, meaning it’s hard to be shot out of it unless players are aiming through the front of the car, a perfect choice for ruthless players. The side windows are blocked out, but a rogue rocket launcher will still stop this vehicle in its tracks, after a few shots. A decent level of stats makes for a great muscle car, and the fact that it can take a few explosives makes it a car worth driving for the action stars out there.

13 Vapid Dominator

Top Speed: 120.25 MPH

• Price: $35,000 from Southern S.A. Super Autos

A far more affordable option for a muscle car is the Vapid Dominator, a vehicle that can either be purchased for $35,000 or found around the streets around Pillbox Hill. The fact that this car is a common spawn in Los Santos, and it’s under $50,000 to purchase, makes it a great choice.

Even greater still, the Vapid Dominator has a top speed of 120.25 MPH, with fairly averagely consistent stats across the board. It’s a dream car for many and a great choice for an effective muscle car on the cheaper side of GTA Online.

12 Declasse Sabre Turbo Custom

Top Speed: 121.25 MPH

• Price: $15,000 from Benny's Original Motor Works, an additional $490,000 to customize.

Another cheap muscle car in GTA Online is the Declasse Sabre Turbo Custom, a vehicle that will cost a total of $15,000 at Benny’s Original Motor Works. If players want to add more style to this vehicle, they can spend an extra and unnecessary $490,000 at Benny’s Original Motor Works, for all manners of improvements and visual upgrades.

As far as near-perfect muscle cars go, the Declasse Sabre Turbo Custom is certainly up there. It can be designed to fit the specifications of individual players, and the brakes are fairly decent for a muscle car, making for a deserving car indeed.

11 Vapid Pißwasser Dominator

Top Speed: 126.50 MPH

• Price: $315,000 from Southern S.A. Super Autos

At Southern S.A. Super Autos, players can purchase the Vapid Pißwasser Dominator for $315,000. This vehicle might not offer much customization, thanks to its specific marketing as a Nascar vehicle, sponsored by the fictional brand in GTA Online, Pißwasser.

Despite driving around as a marketing tool, the Vapid Pißwasser Dominator is an exceptional muscle car, with great stats in handling, acceleration, speed, and most importantly, braking. The top speed of 126.50 MPH is rather special, especially when one considers they’re driving an exclusive Pißwasser livery.

10 Declasse Yosemite

Top Speed: 117 MPH

• Price: $485,000 from Southern S.A. Super Autos and Benny's Original Motor Works

When one thinks of a muscle car, usually they consider something more stylish, and they certainly don’t think of a pick-up truck. Yet, despite the appearance of the Declasse Yosemite, it’s an extremely talented muscle car that can be purchased from both Southern S.A. Super Autos and Benny’s Original Motor Works for $485,000, which may be frustratingly expensive for its worth.

The advantage of having such a large vehicle that will come into play when driving at a high speed of 117 MPH is the ability to knock down other cars and bikes that are in the way of the aggressive road ahead.

9 Vapid Dominator ASP

Top Speed: 119.00 MPH

• Price: $1,775,000 from Southern S.A. Super Autos

A combination of a Muscle and Tuner car is the Vapid Dominator ASP, a vehicle added to the 1.57 Los Santos Tuners update. Although this update wasn’t the most important update in GTA Online history, it certainly added a decent muscle car for players to use, even with a price of $1,775,000 from Southern S.A. Super Autos.

Even with a high price, and an average high speed of 119 MPH, the Dominator ASP has great statistics in each category, making for a solid choice when it comes to racing and cruising through Los Santos with style and confidence.

8 Bravado Buffalo STX

Top Speed: 126.25 MPH

• Price: $2,150,000 from Southern S.A. Super Autos

An exceptional choice for those who want to stay alive in GTA Online, the Bravado Buffalo STX can offer players a bounty of options, as long as they have the money. After spending $2,150,000 from Southern S.A. Super Autos, players can spend further money on enhancing this muscle car into a weaponized version of itself.

With a top speed of 126.25 MPH and incredible stats throughout, the Buffalo STX shines with its armor and jamming capabilities, as it can take a total of 12 oppressor missiles, 4 RPG shots, and 2 tank cannon blasts, a true beast for the road ahead, and a great work for mission preparation.

7 BF Weevil Custom

Top Speed: 137.50 MPH

• Price: Purchase BF Weevil then convert into a custom variant for $980,000 from Benny's Original Motor Works

The BF Weevil is a peculiar-looking muscle car and looks out of the ordinary among other vehicles in GTA Online. However, it’s pretty effective off-road, making for a great balance of muscle car and off-road enjoyment, but the price may be a little high for some with its affordability looking at $870,000, and then near an additional $1,000,000 for Benny’s Original Motor Works.

To make this car truly feel like a classic, players will want to spend another $980,000 at Benny’s Original Motor Works to further customize the vehicle into a variant. The joy of this vehicle doesn’t just come from a visual standpoint, as it has a stellar speed of 137.50 MPH.

6 Declasse Vigero ZX

Top Speed: 157.50 MPH

• Price: $1,947,000 from Southern S.A. Super Autos

If players think that the Declasse Vigero ZX looks expensive, then their intuition would be correct. This vehicle has a price of $1,947,000 from Southern S.A. Super Autos, which is an incredibly expensive purchase, especially for something like a muscle car rather than the other expensive purchases in GTA Online.

What makes the Declasse Vigero ZX so great is not only the original version's 125 MPH, but also the fact that players of the PS5 and Xbox Series S/X version will have the exclusive HSW Improvements for this vehicle, and can reach a total speed of 157.50 MPH, making it only worth it for next-gen players.

5 Vapid Dominator (Arena)

Top Speed: 131 MPH

• Price: $35,000 from Southern S.A. Super Autos, $1,132,000 converted at Arena Workshop

Take to the road with the Vapid Dominator (Arena) variant, and showcase just why spending money in GTA Online is so important. This vehicle is perhaps the fastest of the muscle cars, and the acceleration will have players jump back in their seats, so it's best to wear a seatbelt due to the high speeds they can reach, and how fast they can reach them. It's a twenty-eight-generation muscle car, providing a classic look with some modern upgrades.

When upgraded to the Arena variant, players may not be able to use it in races, but they can certainly experience the thrills of Los Santos and the Blaine County deserts. In fact, upgrading the vehicle will allow it to tank some shots, allowing it to take up to 4 missiles from jets, oppressors, and homing launchers, before it is inevitably blown up.

4 Declasse Impaler (Arena)

Top Speed: 130 MPH

• Price: $331, 835 from Southern S.A. Super Autos, $1,209,500 converted at Arena Workshop

Arena vehicles are always a great time for GTA Online players. They have many customization options and upgrades that can provide players with intense speeds and powers. The Declasse Impaler makes for one of the best muscle cars for multiple reasons, but one definitely has to be the top speed, which can reach great levels for a muscle car.

The stats for the Declasse Impaler are great, and although the vehicle might seem rusty and old, it certainly doesn’t drive as such. The best takeaway from the Declasse Impaler is the acceleration, which is nearing the best stat possible for a car, even if the braking is pretty poor.

3 Vapid Imperator (Arena)

Top Speed: 132.75 MPH

• Price: $2,284,940 from Arena War

Despite being the fastest and most durable vehicle on the list, the Vapid Imperator (Arena) is marked down simply due to the absurdity of its price. Statistically, the Vapid Imperator (Arena) is the best muscle car in GTA Online, but that does not make it the most affordable and financially reasonable.

Not only does the player need to purchase this vehicle from Arena Work for a whopping price of $2,284,940 but they will also not be able to use this vehicle in standard races, making it an obsolete choice for those that enjoy the thrill of racing. Even so, a top speed of 132.75 MPH is exceptional but too expensive.

2 Bravado Buffalo EVX

Top Speed: 144.80 MPH

• Price: $2,140,000 from Legendary Motorsport

The future is here, and the Bravado Buffalo EVX wipes out the competition thanks to its boost upgrades, allowing it to dominate the competition with never-before-seen speeds, so long as players have the money for it. With great speed and armor, players can zoom around Los Santos, and tank a total of 12 homing missiles, allowing them to basically cruise in style and safety without the worry of exploding straight away from a rogue rocket or griefer.

Even in races, the Bravado Buffalo EVX does the job, with an intense set of acceleration to make sure players are reaching max speeds the moment they put the keys in the ignition. This is a fast car, and easily one of the best thanks to its V8 attitude and hypermodern design.

1 Vapid Dominator GT

Top Speed: 123 MPH

• Price: $2,195,000 from Southern S.A. Super Autos

Appearing as extremely expensive, this hybrid of a sports car and muscle car is a must-have for those seeking to embark on races where muscle cars are the only option. It's a classic vehicle with an upgrade, allowing players to certainly feel stimulated as they jump into the driver's seat and taste victory with every turn and press of the pedal. This vehicle will ensure players can escape the law, and perhaps even claim first place in those deadly races against other players.

Where the Vapid Dominator GT shines is its top speed and acceleration, allowing it to beat other muscle cars. Whilst its braking might seem lacking, the handling helps to make smooth turns, which is a burden to other muscle cars in the business, which would much rather swerve around like ice.