10 Ridiculously Fast American Sedans On The Used Market

America has always had a gift for building muscle cars, but the muscle sedan is a breed that rarely gets the credit it deserves. Think about it: a four-door family hauler that can embarrass sports cars at a stoplight, blend into any parking lot, and still carry four adults in genuine comfort. The used market is currently flush with exactly these kinds of machines — potent, practical American sedans that deliver supercar-rivaling acceleration for a fraction of their original sticker prices. Whether you want a genuine bargain sleeper or a last-of-its-kind V8 manual, there has never been a better time to go hunting.

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HotCars looked for American sedans that could hit 60 mph in five seconds or less and were at least three years old. We have listed the entries in order of the slowest to fastest to 60 mph. Used prices come from the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price and Hagerty Valuation Tools.

2006 Cadillac STS-V – 4.9 Seconds

2006 Cadillac STS-V Specs

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Power	440 hp
Torque	430 lb-ft
0-60 mph	4.9 seconds

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The Cadillac STS-V may well be the performance sedan deal of the decade — or make that the last few decades. When it launched, the big Cadillac had the BMW M5 firmly in its sights, and it had the firepower to back that ambition up: a 4.4-liter supercharged and intercooled 32-valve V8 under the hood. That engine was enough to propel the big American sedan to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds — a 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera was only marginally quicker at 4.3 seconds — and on to a top speed of 165 mph. All of this was delivered in typical Cadillac comfort, with leather and olive-ash burled wood filling the cabin. The original price of a Cadillac STS-V was around $75,000 at launch, but today you can find one for well under $10,000, according to Kelley Blue Book.

2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0T AWD – 4.8 Seconds

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2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0T AWD Specs

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Upon hearing the word ‘Lincoln’, badge snobs may well have switched off right about now. But there is more to the Lincoln brand than wafty sedans and huge SUVs. The 2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0T may look a bit like a middle-management wannabe Jag, but this sedan can really snarl. The credit goes to an unhinged 400-horsepower twin-turbocharged V6 under the hood; paired with all-wheel drive, the MKZ will hit 60 mph in 4.8 seconds. For anyone who prefers to put huge amounts of power through the front wheels alone, Lincoln even offered a FWD version. They are cheap too, with used examples of the 2017 AWD version available for around $15,000.

2012 Chrysler 300 SRT SRT8 – 4.6 Seconds

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2012 Chrysler 300 SRT SRT8 Specs

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The 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 is an all-American bruiser. Beneath the handsome, ever-so-slightly retro skin sits a 6.4-liter V8 SRT Hemi, pumping out 470 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. That is enough to send the chunky Chrysler to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds and on to a top speed of 175 mph — all for a price that, on the used market, amounts to little more than pocket change.

2015 Chevrolet SS – 4.6 Seconds

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2015 Chevrolet SS Specs

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The 2015 Chevrolet SS came with a Tremec six-speed manual as a no-cost option, making it a true driver’s car. The only complaint is that the SS is perhaps too much of a sleeper — the slightly humdrum, hire-car exterior gives little hint of the 415-horsepower LS3 V8 packed inside. The sprint to 60 mph takes just 4.6 seconds, and the top speed is limited to 160 mph. Used examples have been climbing in value as collectors wake up to what this car really is, so check current Kelley Blue Book listings for the latest pricing.

2009 Pontiac G8 GXP – 4.5 Seconds

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2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Specs

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When the Pontiac G8 GXP arrived, it was bittersweet. Here was a comfortable four-door sedan fitted with a Corvette-derived 415-horsepower 6.2-liter LS3 V8, all for an original price of $39,995. Sadly, it would be the last true Pontiac muscle car ever to go on sale, with the brand folding shortly afterward. The G8 GXP hits 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, and used examples are tracked by Hagerty Valuation Tools — worth checking for current market values, as collector interest has been growing steadily. For the pedants: under the skin, the G8 GXP is essentially an Australian-built Holden Commodore.

2016 Cadillac ATS-V – 3.9 Seconds

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2016 Cadillac ATS-V Specs

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It may be one of the few cars on this list without a massive V8, but the Cadillac ATS-V is actually one of the fastest entries here. The Caddy sedan packs a twin-turbocharged and intercooled 24-valve V6 that produces 464 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual version is available and will hit 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, but for outright speed, the 8-speed automatic with manual shifting mode is the one to have — it dispatches the 0–60 run in just 3.9 seconds and tops out at 185 mph.

2009 Cadillac CTS-V – 3.9 Seconds

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2009 Cadillac CTS-V Specs

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The 2009 Cadillac CTS-V was the car that truly took the fight to the European super sedans for Cadillac. The American firm wanted to go toe-to-toe with AMG and BMW’s M division, so it fitted the CTS with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 making a whopping 556 horsepower and 551 lb-ft of torque. Wrapped in typical Caddy luxury, it hits 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and tops out at 191 mph — almost as quick as a 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo.

2019 Cadillac CT6-V – 3.8 Seconds

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2019 Cadillac CT6-V Specs

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The short-lived Cadillac CT6-V will be sadly missed. It was an insane land barge powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.2-liter V8 pushing out 550 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque. The car hits 60 mph in an incredible 3.8 seconds, putting it on par with some of the fastest German luxury super sedans of recent years. The 2019 V8-powered CT6-V carried a sticker price of $89,785 when new; used examples can now be found for significantly less, making it one of the more compelling bargains on this list — check Kelley Blue Book for current Fair Purchase Prices.

2022 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye – 3.5 Seconds

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Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Specs

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The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye may have a name that sounds like it was dreamed up in a kindergarten brainstorming session, but it delivers some very serious grown-up performance. The supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8 pumps out 797 horsepower and 707 lb-ft of torque, making this one of the fastest four-door sedans on the planet. The Hellcat Redeye hits 60 mph in 3.5 seconds and won’t stop accelerating until a claimed 203-mph top speed.

2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing – 3.4 Seconds

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2022 Cadillac CT5 V-series Blackwing Specs

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The 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing started at $85,390 when new, and it was worth every penny. Who would have thought that the US — a country that loves automatic transmissions — would be the one still offering a rip-roaring V8 super saloon with a six-speed manual gearbox, while much of the European competition went self-shifting? The CT5-V Blackwing is quite possibly one of the last of its kind, and serious enthusiasts should secure one while they still can. It is also the only new 200-mph car that can be bought for less than $100,000.

Sources: KBB.com; Hagerty.com