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Most powerful V8 cars

We ranked 154 V8 cars from the 1CARS catalog by power output. The Hennessey Venom F5 leads with 1,355 kW (1,842 PS · 1,817 hp).

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No. 1–25 of 154
  1. 1. Hennessey Venom F5 Venom F5 I · 2020–present 6.6 V8 twin-turbo (E85) Limited run 1,355 kW1,842 PS · 1,817 hp Specs: Hennessey Venom F5 6.6 V8 twin-turbo (E85)
  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. Ferrari SF90 Stradale 2019 4.0 l 735 kW999 PS · 986 hp Specs: Ferrari SF90 Stradale 4.0 l
  5. 5. Koenigsegg Agera R 2011–2014 5.0 l Agera R Limited run 706 kW960 PS · 947 hp Specs: Koenigsegg Agera R 5.0 l Agera R
  6. 6. McLaren P1 2013–2015 3.8 l P1 Limited run · 375 built 674 kW916 PS · 904 hp Specs: McLaren P1 3.8 l P1
  7. 7. Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Challenger SRT Demon LC · 2018 6.2 V8 supercharged, 100+ octane 626 kW851 PS · 839 hp Specs: Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8 supercharged, 100+ octane
  8. 8. Brabus 850 6.0 Biturbo Coupe 2015 5.9 l 625 kW850 PS · 838 hp Specs: Brabus 850 6.0 Biturbo Coupe 5.9 l
  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 SRT Hellcat Charger SRT Hellcat LD · 2014–2023 6.2 l SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody (797 hp) 594 kW808 PS · 797 hp Specs: Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat 6.2 l SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody (797 hp)
  12. 12. 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)
  13. 13. McLaren Senna 2018–2019 4.0 l V8 (800 PS) Limited run · 500 built 588 kW799 PS · 789 hp Specs: McLaren Senna 4.0 l V8 (800 PS)
  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. Porsche Cayenne Cayenne (9Y0) · 2018–present 4.0 l Turbo E-Hybrid 544 kW740 PS · 730 hp Specs: Porsche Cayenne 4.0 l Turbo E-Hybrid
  17. 17. Aston Martin DBX DBX AM8 · 2019–present 4.0 l S (727 PS) 535 kW727 PS · 717 hp Specs: Aston Martin DBX 4.0 l S (727 PS)
  18. 18. Ferrari 488 2015–2020 3.9 l Pista 530 kW721 PS · 711 hp Specs: Ferrari 488 3.9 l Pista
  19. 19. McLaren 720S 2017–2023 4.0 l 720S 530 kW721 PS · 711 hp Specs: McLaren 720S 4.0 l 720S
  20. 20. 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
  21. 21. McLaren 675 LT 2015 3.8 l 675LT Coupé (675 PS) 496 kW674 PS · 665 hp Specs: McLaren 675 LT 3.8 l 675LT Coupé (675 PS)
  22. 22. 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)
  23. 23. Gumpert Apollo 2005–2013 4.2 l 478 kW650 PS · 641 hp Specs: Gumpert Apollo 4.2 l
  24. 24. Land Rover Defender Defender L663 · 2020–present OCTA 4.4 V8 MHEV 467 kW635 PS · 626 hp Specs: Land Rover Defender OCTA 4.4 V8 MHEV
  25. 25. Land Rover Range Rover Sport Range Rover Sport L461 · 2022–present 4.4 l SV V8 467 kW635 PS · 626 hp Specs: Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4.4 l SV 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. 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; Devel Motors Devel Sixteen (1,471 kW) — concept car. 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 V8 car has the most power in the 1CARS catalog?

The Hennessey Venom F5 (Venom F5 I · 2020–present), with 1,355 kW (1,842 PS · 1,817 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.