Sports and Muscle Car Shipping
Low cars, wide cars and cars you care about: how they load, when enclosed is worth it, and notes on each model.
A sports car or muscle car is no bigger than a sedan, so size is not what changes the plan; ground clearance and finish are. A low front splitter or lowered suspension can scrape a standard loading ramp, and many owners want the car out of weather and road grit. That is why these cars often ship enclosed, on a trailer with a hydraulic liftgate or low-angle ramps. An ordinary stock Mustang, Camaro or Miata also ships on open carriers every day.
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What matters for a sports car
Ground clearance. The angle where the ramp meets the deck is where low cars scrape. Ask for a trailer with a liftgate or race-ramp extensions if the car has a splitter, a lowered ride height or a front-lift system you need to use.
Width. Widebody versions (for example the Challenger and Charger widebody models) are wider than standard and do not fit every carrier slot. Say if your car is a widebody.
Open or enclosed. Enclosed costs about 50% more in our formula. It is the usual choice for a new performance car, a collectible or anything with fresh paint; a daily-driven sports car is fine on an open carrier, ideally on the upper deck.
Exotics and classics. Supercars have their own page (exotic car transport), as do classic cars and show and race cars.
Getting a sports car ready
- Remove or retract any front lip or splitter that comes off, and raise the car if it has a nose-lift system.
- Leave the fuel at about a quarter tank and a charged battery; track cars with kill switches need the switch explained to the driver.
- Photograph the car in good light from every side, including the lower edges, before the driver arrives.
- Do not leave a removable roof panel or targa top loose in the car; stow it the way the maker intended.
What it costs to ship sports and muscle cars
Ranges from our published estimate formula for this vehicle class, using this week's diesel price and this month's season. Distance moves the price far more than the model does.
| Distance | Sports and muscle cars, open | Sports and muscle cars, enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| 500 mi | $710 – $960 | $1,070 – $1,440 |
| 1,000 mi | $970 – $1,310 | $1,460 – $1,970 |
| 1,500 mi | $1,140 – $1,540 | $1,710 – $2,310 |
| 2,500 mi | $1,450 – $1,960 | $2,170 – $2,930 |
Sports cars use the base (sedan) class in our formula; widebody cars may be priced higher by the companies that make offers. Metro pickup and delivery, a running vehicle, no strong north-south direction. For your own route, see the shipping cost estimator.
Formula v2026.09.2 · EIA U.S. diesel $6.35/gal, week of Oct 26, 2026, 52-week average $4.88 · October pricing · road distance as stated.
Estimate, not a quote. Produced automatically by our published formula from public data; your price comes from the licensed auto transport partner you choose. How we estimate · Get your free estimate
Fuel: U.S. Energy Information Administration. Routing: © OpenStreetMap contributors (OSRM). ZIP locations: U.S. Census Bureau.
Sports and muscle cars by brand
Every sports and muscle car we cover, with what affects its transport. Each model opens to show its notes.
Models people request quotes for most
The sports and muscle cars people asked us for estimates on most often in the last two years, from our own estimate requests. It shows what people asked about, not what was shipped.
BMW
BMW M2, M3 and M4
Current
High-performance versions of the 2, 3 and 4 Series, with low front bumpers and wide tires. Most owners choose enclosed, ideally a trailer with a liftgate.
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Camaro
1967–2002, 2010–2024
The sixth-generation Camaro ended with the 2024 model year. Stock coupes and convertibles ship on open carriers; ZL1s with front splitters often go enclosed.
Chevrolet Corvette
1953–present
Mid-engine since the 2020 C8. The C8 offers a front-lift system; use it when loading, and say if the car has a splitter or Z06/ZR1 aero.
Dodge
Dodge Challenger
2008–2023 (modern)
The modern Challenger ended after 2023. Widebody Hellcat and Demon versions are wider than standard, so say so.
Dodge Charger
Sedan 2006–2023; new Charger 2024–
Dodge built the rear-drive Charger sedan from 2006 to 2023, including SRT8 and Hellcat versions; widebody cars are wider than standard. An all-new Charger arrived for 2024, first as the electric Charger Daytona; leave an electric one with some charge.
Ford
Ford Mustang
1964½–present
The sports car people request estimates for most in our data. A stock Mustang ships on open carriers routinely; Shelby and Dark Horse cars and classic Mustangs usually go enclosed. The Mustang Mach-E is an electric SUV (see electric vehicle shipping).
Kia
Kia Stinger
2018–2023
A rear- or all-wheel-drive fastback sedan. Ships in the sedan class; open is fine for a stock car.
Mazda
Mazda MX-5 Miata
1990–present
One of the lightest cars on the road, with a soft top or a folding hardtop (RF). Latch the top; stock Miatas ship on open carriers without trouble.
Subaru
Subaru WRX
Current
An all-wheel-drive performance sedan. Many are lowered or modified; mention any changes so the right ramps are used.
No models in this list match.
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Hyundai
Hyundai Genesis Coupe
2010–2016
A rear-drive two-door sports coupe. Many have been lowered or modified; mention any changes.
Nissan
Nissan 370Z
2009–2020
A two-seat coupe and roadster, succeeded by the Nissan Z. Ships at the sedan rate.
Nissan GT-R
2009–2025 (U.S.)
The R35 GT-R went on sale in the U.S. for 2009 and production ended in 2025. Low, heavy for its size and valuable; most ship enclosed.
No models in this list match.
Sports and muscle cars: common questions
No. Enclosed transport is the common choice for valuable or low cars, but a stock sports car ships on open carriers all the time. Choose enclosed (about 50% more in our formula) for a new or collectible car, or one that is too low for standard ramps.
Sports cars are priced in the sedan class in our published formula, so open transport costs the same as for a sedan, and enclosed adds about 50%. The table on this page shows current ranges for both.
Give the front ground clearance or say it is lowered, and mention a splitter or front-lift system. The offers can then come from companies with a liftgate trailer or low-angle ramps.
Sources
- American Auto Shipping estimate requests, last 24 months (which models people ask about most; counts are not published)
- American Auto Shipping: How we estimate (sedan class and enclosed factor)
- Manufacturer model histories for the production years listed (Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, Hyundai, Mazda, Nissan)