the whole reason "muscle" ice cars even exist at his point is by moving the goal posts from performance to vibes. you can see all the cope in the replies. tesla is just faster and better than these cars and they don't want it to be true.

100% pure copium: "The main reason the ICE V8 is preferred is nothing to do with the performance. It’s like a Harley Davidson. The fun is in the noise, the drama and the authenticity." "You can’t fake that big American V8 snarl." "A "muscle car" is not just about performance numbers. It's about combustion, noise, smell, glorious inefficiency, and nostalgia--none of which even the highest performing EV can deliver." "People who want muscle cars want to show off power."