Muscle Car

Lore & Background

In the world of Saints Row, the Saints are not subtle. Their vehicles reflect that philosophy: where a rival gang might roll in a modest sedan, the Saints show up in a muscle car with a custom paint job that could blind a satellite. The muscle car class became a signature of the gang's identity across multiple entries, representing the kind of loud, unapologetic dominance that the player character and their crew project onto every street in Stilwater.

The franchise's vehicle systems treat muscle cars as a distinct class with their own handling profile — heavier, more torque-oriented, and built for a slightly different feel on the road compared to the lighter sports or compact classes. This distinction matters in a game where driving is as much a gameplay pillar as shooting, and where the player's choice of vehicle is as much a statement as a tool.

By the time the series reached its later entries and the 2022 reboot, muscle cars sat alongside an ever-expanding roster of vehicles, but they retained their cultural weight within the game's world. They are the cars you see in the Saints' garage, the ones that make the most sense when the player wants to look like they own the block.

Reader's Guide

Muscle cars appear as a vehicle class across multiple Saints Row titles, from the original 2006 entry through Saints Row IV and the 2022 reboot. In each game they occupy a distinct slot in the vehicle roster, grouped separately from sports cars, sedans, and trucks.

Obtaining them is straightforward: in most entries they can be purchased from the in-game vehicle dealer or found parked around the open world. In later titles, specific muscle car models unlock as you progress through the campaign or through side content.

Customization is where the class really shines. Players can apply solid or custom paint colors, swap body kits, add or remove spoilers, change exhaust tips, select rim styles, and layer decals. The 2022 reboot expands the customization depth further, with more interior options and trim variations. The result is a vehicle that can go from a clean, classic look to a full-on chrome-and-flames monstrosity in a few menu clicks.

The most iconic muscle car entries tend to be the ones with the widest stances and the most aggressive front-end styling, as they read instantly as 'Saints' in a crowd of traffic. Pair one with a loud exhaust and a bold paint job, and it becomes the visual anchor of the gang's presence on any street in the city.

Did You Know?

• The franchise's vehicle customization system allows players to layer paint, decals, body kits, and exhaust options on muscle cars, making each one a personal statement.
• The 2022 Saints Row reboot relocated the setting to Santa Fortuna but retained the muscle car class as part of its vehicle roster, continuing the tradition from the Stilwater-era games.
• Volition, the developer behind the series, has consistently treated driving as a core gameplay pillar, and muscle cars are one of the most visually dominant options in that system.