If you have seen videos online of muscle-bound men or large fellas trying to fit into a Lambo or a Ferrari, then you would probably assume that sports cars are not designed for the big boys.
However, it should be known that there are a wide variety of sports cars, with several that are more than capable of comfortably seating taller, bigger, or wider people.
Let’s now take a look at 13 sports cars for big guys.
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1. BMW M4
The ample front cabin space in the BMW M4 ensures a comfortable fit for larger drivers, offering plenty of headroom, legroom, shoulder room, and hip room.
At a glance:
- Front headroom: 40.3 inches
- Front legroom: 41.7 inches
- Front shoulder room: 55.1 inches
- Front hip room: NA
Aside from spacious seating, it has great cargo capacity (12 cubic feet), decent ground clearance (4.7 inches), and even respectable rear legroom (34.7 inches).
It also comes in 3 trims: Base, Competition, and Competition xDrive.
The Base trim is fitted with a turbocharged 3-liter 6-cylinder engine (473 horsepower) while the Competition and Competition xDrive has the same engine but with slightly better performance (503 horsepower).
2. Hyundai Elantra N
With its generous dimensions in the front cabin, the Hyundai Elantra N provides ample room in all the right places, making it a great option for bigger individuals.
At a glance:
- Front headroom: 39.9 inches
- Front legroom: 42.3 inches
- Front shoulder room: 56.5 inches
- Front hip room: 53.4 inches
This model, currently with a base price of $33,245, is an impressive sport sedan that provides the practicality of traditional cars.
Underneath the hood is a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine (201 horsepower) mated to either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
It is also worth knowing that this model has a cargo capacity of 14.2 cubic feet, a 5.5-inch ground clearance, and 38 inches of rear legroom.
3. Subaru WRX
Larger drivers will find the spacious front cabin of the Subaru WRX to be a perfect fit, thanks to the considerable headroom, legroom, shoulder room, and hip room dimensions.
At a glance:
- Front headroom: 39.8 inches
- Front legroom: 43.1 inches
- Front shoulder room: 56.7 inches
- Front hip room: 54.1 inches
There are 4 available trims: Base, Premium, Limited, and GT. Base pricing ranges from around $32,000 to $44,000.
The Premium trim level is considered the most popular. It has a starting price of $34,125.
Despite its small stature, the WRX excels in other areas, too, including the following:
- Ground clearance: 5.4 inches
- Rear legroom: 36.5 inches
- Rear headroom: 36.7 inches
- Rear shoulder room: 55.6 inches
- Rear hip room: 49.3 inches
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4. Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger stands out with its roomy front cabin, offering substantial space in terms of headroom, legroom, shoulder room, and hip room, ensuring comfort for bigger individuals.”
At a glance:
- Front headroom: 39.4 inches
- Front legroom: 42 inches
- Front shoulder room: 58.5 inches
- Front hip room: 55.3 inches
If you value comfort, utility, and practicality, the Challenger is a surprisingly good pick in the sports car segment.
There are 4 main trim levels: SXT, GT, R/T, and SRT. Base pricing ranges from around $33,000 to $90,000.
According to reviews, the Challenger is a great performer on both open and curvy roads, thanks to balanced weight distribution and adaptive suspension, upping the comfort factor of the vehicle even further.
5. Honda Civic Type R
For big guys (and everyone else for that matter), the Honda Civic Type R is a dream, boasting a front cabin that’s roomy in every dimension, from headroom and legroom to shoulder and hip room.
At a glance:
- Front headroom: 39.3 inches
- Front legroom: 42.3 inches
- Front shoulder room: 57 inches
- Front hip room: 54.3 inches
The most recent Type R, considered to be one of the best sports cars in the market, comes in only 1 trim level, a 6-speed manual transmission, and a front-wheel-drive.
Under the hood is a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with an output of 315 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque.
Fuel economy is also surprisingly good. According to the EPA, this car can achieve 24 MPG of combined city and highway driving.
6. Cadillac CT5-V
Big and tall drivers will appreciate the spaciousness of the Cadillac CT5-V’s front cabin, which excels in headroom, legroom, shoulder room, and hip room.
At a glance:
- Front headroom: 39 inches
- Front legroom: 42.4 inches
- Front shoulder room: 56.7 inches
- Front hip room: 53.7 inches
Compared to German-made vehicles, this American-born sports car is a good value for money pick (for its segment).
There are a total of 2 variants: V and V Blackwing. Base pricing ranges from around $52,000 to $93,000.
Both are fitted with a turbocharged 3-liter V6 (335 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque) mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission delivering power to the rear wheels (or to an optional all-wheel-drive).
Notable comfort features include dual-zone automatic climate control, heated seating, a heated steering wheel, and high-quality leather upholstery.
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7. BMW 8-Series
The front cabin of the BMW 8-Series is exceptionally roomy, providing big guys with ample space in terms of headroom, legroom, shoulder room, and hip room.
At a glance:
- Front headroom: 38.9 inches
- Front legroom: 42.1 inches
- Front shoulder room: 57.2 inches
- Front hip room: NA
This car excels at long highway journeys. With a well-constructed interior, precision handling, and a couple of powerful engine options, this car is a great pick for weekend warriors.
8. Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio caters to larger drivers with its spacious front cabin, ensuring plenty of room overhead, at the sides, and for the legs and hips.
At a glance:
- Front headroom: 38.6 inches
- Front legroom: 42.4 inches
- Front shoulder room: 56.1 inches
- Front hip room: NA
Despite its tongue twister name and relatively less popular position in the sports car market, the Giulia Quadrifoglio is a superb vehicle that not only focuses on the performance aspect but also the passenger comfort aspect.
It is rear-wheel-drive only and utilizes a 2.9-liter V6 engine (505 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque).
It also features high-quality leather upholstery, driver’s seat memory settings, and dual-zone automatic climate control.
9. Chevrolet Camaro
Thanks to its expansive front cabin dimensions, the legendary Chevrolet Camaro offers a comfortable and spacious ride for bigger individuals in all areas, from headroom to hip room.
At a glance:
- Front headroom: 38.5 inches
- Front legroom: 43.9 inches
- Front shoulder room: 55.5 inches
- Front hip room: 54.5 inches
For a sports car, this model comes in at an amazing starting price point of $32,495.
Do not let this fool you. It still performs just as good as any of its higher-priced rivals, thanks to its potent acceleration, sharp handling, and relatively smooth ride.
There are a total of 7 trim levels: 1LT, 2LT, 3LT, LT1, 1SS, 2SS, and ZL1.
The most popular trim is the high-end 2SS (with a starting price of $48,895).
Now in its final production year (for now), a special Collector’s Edition appearance package is offered for certain trims.
10. Volkswagen Golf GTI
Larger drivers will find a welcoming space inside the Volkswagen Golf GTI, with a front cabin that excels in providing ample headroom, legroom, shoulder room, and hip room.
At a glance:
- Front headroom: 38.5 inches
- Front legroom: 41.2 inches
- Front shoulder room: 55.9 inches
- Front hip room: 53.4 inches
This model is sporty, fun, and also quite practical.
The latest model year comes in 4 trim levels: S, 40th Anniversary Edition, SE, and Autobahn.
Base pricing ranges from approximately $32,000 to $40,000.
According to the EPA, models with the manual transmission can manage up to 27 MPG (combined) while those with the automatic transmission can reach up to 28 MPG (combined).
11. Toyota GR Corolla
The roomy front cabin of the Toyota GR Corolla makes it a top choice for big guys, providing generous amounts of headroom, legroom, shoulder room, and hip room.
At a glance:
- Front headroom: 38.4 inches
- Front legroom: 42 inches
- Front shoulder room: 53.9 inches
- Front hip room: 53.9 inches
Based on the modest Corolla, the GR Corolla is an all-wheel-drive performance car that gives out 300 horsepower, thanks to its turbocharged 1.6-liter 3-cylinder engine.
There are a total of 2 primary trim levels: Core and Circuit. A third trim is available, but in limited quantities. It is known as the Morizo Edition.
If it were up to us, going for the entry-level Core (priced at $36,995) is more than enough.
Regardless of which trim you go with, the EPA claims that you can get about 24 MPG for combined city and highway driving.
12. Audi S8
The Audi S8 is well-suited for larger individuals, offering a front cabin with abundant space in terms of headroom, legroom, shoulder room, and hip room.
At a glance:
- Front headroom: 38.3 inches
- Front legroom: 41.5 inches
- Front shoulder room: 59.1 inches
- Front hip room: NA
This model is powerful, intimidating, and built with premium materials, inside and out.
The most recent model year only offers a single trim. It is powered by a 4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine (563 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque) paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission on an all-wheel-drive.
Other comfort-related features include the following:
- Adaptive air suspension
- Heated seats and armrests
- Massage function
- Four-zone automatic climate control
13. Nissan GT-R
For those on the bigger side, the Nissan GT-R provides a surprisingly spacious front cabin, complete with ample headroom, legroom, shoulder room, and hip room.
At a glance:
- Front headroom: 38.1 inches
- Front legroom: 44.6 inches
- Front shoulder room: 54.3 inches
- Front hip room: 54.7 inches
There are 3 available trim levels: Premium, T-Spec, and Nismo. Base pricing ranges from around $123,000 to $223,000.
Real-world performance is undeniable and is one of the major justifications for such a steep price point.
All trims are powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V6 engine. The Premium and T-Spec have a 565 horsepower output while the Nismo gets bumped up all the way to a whopping 600 horsepower.
