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Most powerful American cars

We ranked 154 American cars from the 1CARS catalog by power output. The Hennessey Venom F5 leads with 1,515 kW (2,060 PS · 2,032 hp).

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No. 1–25 of 154
  1. 1. Hennessey Venom F5 Venom F5 I · 2020–present Limited run 1,515 kW2,060 PS · 2,032 hp
  2. 2. SSC Tuatara Tuatara I · 2020–present 5.9 V8 twin-turbo (E85) Limited run 1,300 kW1,768 PS · 1,743 hp Specs: SSC Tuatara 5.9 V8 twin-turbo (E85)
  3. 3. Chevrolet Corvette Corvette C8 · 2020–present 5.5 l ZR1X V8 twin-turbo hybrid 932 kW1,267 PS · 1,250 hp Specs: Chevrolet Corvette 5.5 l ZR1X V8 twin-turbo hybrid
  4. 4. Dodge Challenger Challenger LC · 2008–2023 764 kW1,039 PS · 1,025 hp
  5. 5. Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Challenger SRT Demon 170 · 2023 Demon 170 764 kW1,039 PS · 1,025 hp Specs: Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Demon 170
  6. 6. Tesla Model S 2012–2026 760 kW1,033 PS · 1,019 hp
  7. 7. Tesla Model X 2015–2026 760 kW1,033 PS · 1,019 hp
  8. 8. Lucid Air Air I · 2021–present Grand Touring 611 kW831 PS · 819 hp Specs: Lucid Air Grand Touring
  9. 9. Ford Mustang Mustang S650 · 2023–present 5.2 l GTD supercharged V8 608 kW827 PS · 815 hp Specs: Ford Mustang 5.2 l GTD supercharged V8
  10. 10. Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Challenger SRT Hellcat I · 2015–2023 6.2 supercharged Hemi V8 Super Stock 602 kW818 PS · 807 hp Specs: Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat 6.2 supercharged Hemi V8 Super Stock
  11. 11. Dodge Charger Charger LD · 2011–2023 602 kW818 PS · 807 hp
  12. 12. Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Charger SRT Hellcat LD · 2014–2023 602 kW818 PS · 807 hp
  13. 13. Ford Mustang Dark Horse 2024–present 5.2 l Predator supercharged V8 (Dark Horse SC) 593 kW806 PS · 795 hp Specs: Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.2 l Predator supercharged V8 (Dark Horse SC)
  14. 14. Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 2020–2022 5.2 l GT500 V8 S/C 567 kW771 PS · 760 hp Specs: Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 5.2 l GT500 V8 S/C
  15. 15. Saleen S7 S7 I · 2000–2009 7.0 V8 Twin Turbo 559 kW760 PS · 750 hp Specs: Saleen S7 7.0 V8 Twin Turbo
  16. 16. Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk Grand Cherokee Trackhawk WK2 · 2017–2021 6.2 l Trackhawk V8 supercharged 527 kW717 PS · 707 hp Specs: Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 6.2 l Trackhawk V8 supercharged
  17. 17. Ford GT 2017–2022 3.5 l EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo 492 kW669 PS · 660 hp Specs: Ford GT 3.5 l EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo
  18. 18. Chevrolet Camaro Camaro VI · 2016–2024 6.2 supercharged V8 (ZL1) 485 kW659 PS · 650 hp Specs: Chevrolet Camaro 6.2 supercharged V8 (ZL1)
  19. 19. Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 2016–2024 6.2 l ZL1 V8 (LT4) 485 kW659 PS · 650 hp Specs: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 l ZL1 V8 (LT4)
  20. 20. Dodge Viper Viper VX I · 2013–2017 8.4 l V10 481 kW654 PS · 645 hp Specs: Dodge Viper 8.4 l V10
  21. 21. Dodge Viper ACR Viper ACR VX I · 2016–2017 481 kW654 PS · 645 hp
  22. 22. Vector W8 W8 I · 1989–1993 6.0 V8 twin-turbo Limited run · 22 built 466 kW634 PS · 625 hp Specs: Vector W8 6.0 V8 twin-turbo
  23. 23. Fisker Ocean Ocean I · 2022–2024 One 420 kW571 PS · 563 hp Specs: Fisker Ocean One
  24. 24. Tesla Model 3 2016–present 393 kW534 PS · 527 hp
  25. 25. Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 2015–2020 5.2 l Voodoo V8 392 kW533 PS · 526 hp Specs: Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 5.2 l Voodoo V8

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Method and data

Each model appears once, with the highest power output of any of its versions in our catalog (or of a generation when no version has a figure). Power is given in kW first, then PS and hp. The country is the one the model is credited to in our catalog - usually the home country of its brand. Rows without a “Specs” link take the figure of the generation. How we collect and check data

Ranked: 154 of 1,149 models in the 1CARS catalog have a figure for this list.

Not ranked: Trion Nemesis (1,491 kW) - announced, never delivered. Concept cars, prototypes, one-offs and racing cars stay out of the ranking; limited-run models are marked.

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Questions and answers

Which American car has the most power in the 1CARS catalog?

The Hennessey Venom F5 (Venom F5 I · 2020–present), with 1,515 kW (2,060 PS · 2,032 hp). Second is the SSC Tuatara with 1,300 kW.

How is this ranking compiled?

Each model appears once, with the highest power output of any of its versions in our catalog (or of a generation when no version has a figure). Power is given in kW first, then PS and hp.

Why is a model missing from the list?

A model is listed only when the 1CARS catalog has a confirmed figure for it. Models without an official figure stay out instead of getting an estimate, and the list grows as we add data. Concept cars, prototypes, one-offs and racing cars are not ranked; limited-run models are marked.