I would say it's styling, the way it's built and engine characteristics (not necessarily a V8) Remember there was the old HEMI 265 inline six. It was a muscle car in the Charger. Dodge Viper 8L V10. Then Chevy had the Camaros, Corvettes, Chevelle 454s, 327s. But you can get 5.7L V8 in Cadillacs, Commodores etc but they are not muscle cars - so it's not ALL about the engine. so I would say it has to be big bodied, styled with masculinity and sports in mind, but not necessarily high tech.
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