Who makes the most powerful V8?
Dodge Hellcat/Direct Connection Hellcrate
The $84,060 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock is the most powerful muscle car on sale today courtesy of its 807 hp supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat V8, which can also be purchased a la carte from Mopar as the Hellcrate for $20,215.
- 5/5 Chevrolet Small Block (Gen I/II)
- 4/5 Ford Coyote.
- 3/5 Chrysler Hemi.
- 2/5 Ford Flathead.
- 1/5 GM/Chevrolet LS.
Koenigsegg's latest limited production hypercar, the 3.4 million Jesko (125 units), currently holds the bragging rights for the most powerful V8. It's powered by a 5.1-liter V8 twin-turbo V8 that makes a 1,281 hp on normal gasoline.
- 8/10 Ferrari Stradale SF90 Hybrid 4.0 V8.
- 7/10 Koenigsegg Jesko Bi-Turbo.
- 6/10 Ferrari 458 Speciale.
- 5/10 Koenigsegg Regera.
- 4/10 Ultima GTR 720.
- 3/10 Koenigsegg Agera RS.
- 2/10 Hennessey Venom GT.
- 1/10 SSC Tuatara.
Ariel Atom V8 - 10,600rpm.
- 6/20 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series (730 HP)
- 5/20 Saleen S7 Twin Turbo (750 HP)
- 4/20 Ford Mustang GT500 (760 HP)
- 3/20 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon (840 HP)
- 2/20 Ultima Evolution (1,021 HP)
- 1/20 Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut (1,280 HP)
- American Motors AMX 390/Tall-Deck 390. ...
- Rolls-Royce Merlin. ...
- Chevy DZ 302 Small Block. ...
- Ford 351 Cleveland. ...
- Pontiac 455 (HO & SD) ...
- Chevy Big Block (Family) ...
- GM LS (Family) ...
- Chrysler/Mopar 426 Hemi.
The smaller size of the V6 engine allows it to consume less fuel than a V8 engine or other larger engines. That typically means better mileage and potential savings at the pump. Having fewer cylinders reduces the weight of the V6 engine, and makes it lighter than a V8 engine.
2022 Lexus RC F
Its 472-horsepower V8 engine is one of the highest-rated in its class because only a few rivals can exceed 500-horsepower.
What is the most powerful gasoline engine?
Design and development The Wärtsilä 50SG is a four-stroke, spark- ignited gas engine that works according to the Otto principle and the lean- burn process. The engine runs at 500 or 514 rpm for 50 or 60 Hz applications, and produces 18,810 and 19,260 kW of mechanical power respectively.
- 10/10 Dodge Viper VX I V10 - 8.4-Liter.
- 9/10 Cadillac 500 V8 - 8.2-Liter.
- 8/10 GM Vortec 8100 (L18) - 8.1-Liter.
- 7/10 Ford MEL 462 - 7.6-Liter.
- 6/10 Ford "385-Series" 460 - 7.5-Liter.
- 5/10 Oldsmobile Rocket 455 - 7.5-Liter.
- 4/10 Chevrolet 454 Big-Block - 7.4-Liter.

The most powerful small block ever produced is the LS9 engine used in the current Corvette ZR1. It is rated at 638 horsepower, making it the most powerful engine ever produced by GM for a regular-production car. The lowest-output small block was the 1975-76 262 V-8 rated at 110 horsepower.
The cars are currently powered by EFI V8 engines, since 2012, after 62 years using carburetion as engine fuel feed with compacted graphite iron blocks and pushrod valvetrains actuating two-valves per cylinder, and are limited to a 358 cubic inch (5.9-liter) displacement.
- 10/10 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport: 1578 Hp W16 Engine.
- 9/10 Lamborghini Essenza SCV12: 818 Hp V12 Engine.
- 8/10 Dodge Viper ACR: 645 Hp V10 Engine.
- 7/10 SSC Tuatara: 1750 Hp V8 Engine.
- 6/10 Zenvo TSR-S: 1176 Hp V8 Engine.
Some of the highest horsepower cars available are:
Rimac Nevera: 1,914hp. Bugatti Chiron SS: 1,600hp. Koenigsegg Regera: 1,479hp. Tesla Model S Plaid: 1,020hp.
Some of the coolest BMWs seem to be BMWs without their original engines. Remember that wide-body E39 M5 with an 800-horsepower 2JZ The Smoking Tire drove last year?
Inside the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado
The 632-cubic-inch ZZ632/1000 crate engine was designed for drag racing builds and not meant to be used on the street. The 10-liter mill is rated at 1004 hp and 876 lb-ft of torque on pump gas without the use of any supercharging.
- 8/10 Mercedes AMG 'Hot-V'
- 7/10 BMW 4.4-liter Twin-Turbo V8.
- 6/10 Rover V8.
- 5/10 Ferrari F106 V8.
- 4/10 LS1.
- 3/10 Ford Flathead V8.
- 2/10 Ferrari 3.9-liter F154 Twin-Turbo V8.
- 1/10 6.2-liter Hemi SRT Hellcat Supercharged V8.
The difference in speed may only be a few miles per hour, but technically, Ford makes the faster sports car by the smallest of margins.
What is the strongest engine ever made?
Bugatti Chiron (8.0 litre W16)
This engine can produce 187.5 horsepower per litre, totalling 1,479 HP. In addition to that, this car also has an incredible torque of 1,600 Nm at 2,000 to 6,000 rpm. The Chiron can do a maximum speed of 420 km/h.
Manufacturer | Failure Rate | |
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1 | Honda | 1 in 344 |
2 | Toyota | 1 in 171 |
3 | Mercedes-Benz | 1 in 119 |
4 | Volvo | 1 in 111 |
- The Ford 300/4.9L. ...
- The AMC/Jeep 4.0L. ...
- The Buick 3800. ...
- The Ford 4.6L 2V Modular V8. ...
- The Iron Duke / Tech IV 2.5L. ...
- The Chrysler 318/Magnum 5.2L V-8. ...
- The Ford Lima 2.3L. ...
- Chevrolet Small Block Gen I/II.
The most fuel-efficient truck with a V-8 engine is the Ford F-150. Choose a trim that has the 5.0-liter V-8 engine that produces 395 horsepower and 395 pound-feet of torque paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission for the best gas mileage.
Replacing the Hemi V8 will be the GME T6 or the Global Medium Engine Turbocharged 6, a name which just rolls off the tongue. It will be used for all Stellantis Global medium platform models, which include the Dodge Challenger and Charger.
- Mercedes-AMG M120. ...
- Ferrari F140. ...
- Lamborghini Bizzarrini. ...
- Ferrari Colombo. ...
- Cosworth RA. ...
- BMW M S70/2/3. ...
- Cosworth-Ford Aston Martin V12. ...
- Ferrari Tipo 036/Tipo F130B.
8/15 1970 Triumph Stag (Top Speed: 115 MPH)
The problematic engine was a 145 hp 3-liter V8 built by Triumph, and many claim that it is not only the worst V8 engine but also the worst engine ever made overall.
10/10 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06 - 670 Horsepower
Without any form of forced induction, the new engine develops 670 horsepower at 8,400 RPM and 460 pound-feet (623 Nm) at 6,300 RPM. This officially makes the C8 Z06 engine the most powerful normally-aspirated V-8.
The 500 V8 was not only Cadillac's largest engine at 500 cubic inches or 8.2L, but it was also the largest engine ever manufactured for a mass-produced automobile.
Bugatti Chiron (8.0 litre W16)
The Bugatti Chiron boasts a four turbo, 8.0-litre W16 engine, which is undoubtedly the fastest in the industry. This engine can produce 187.5 horsepower per litre, totalling 1,479 HP.