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Today, the automotive industry is going through difficult times. The number of exciting models is decreasing under the invasion of crossovers, and on the other hand, high ecological requirements are pressing. Therefore, this forces manufacturers to look for technological solutions, such as reducing the engine capacity, the number of cylinders or the introduction of a hybrid installation. This is without even mentioning the additional complications of modern diesel units, which are primarily more toxic than petrol ones.



However, even with the all foregoing, some major car manufacturers are still selling cars in 2024 with not just big, but literally huge engine displacements. Usually, such models belong either to powerful commercial vehicles or to expensive cars in the executive and sports segments. It is noteworthy that the engines on such cars also meet modern strict ecological requirements, such as the Euro-6 standard. You can imagine how difficult (and costly) it is for engineers to combine the high technical characteristics of a large displacement engine with low levels of toxic emissions. However, somehow they manage to do it! We decided to collect here the Top 20 such cars (in fact, there are even more of them), starting from a five-litre engines. Let's go!

20. Lexus: 5.0 V8



The flagship 2-door coupe (or cabriolet) - Lexus LC - uses a 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine that produces 477 hp (464 hp – for Europe) and 540 Nm and coupled with 10-speed automatic transmission (torque converter). The average fuel consumption of the Japanese coupe is 11.6 l/100 km, and acceleration to 100 km/h takes 4.7 seconds. This 5.0-liter V8 engine is under the bonnet of D-class coupe - Lexus RC F - in the same degree of forcing (464 hp for the E.U. market). There, the combined fuel consumption is declaring at the level of 11.3 l/100 km.

19. Ford: 5.0 V8



The legendary American muscle car Ford Mustang is still available in the previous generation with a 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine with 450 hp and 529 Nm of torque, but only in the coupe body type. Traction to the rear wheels is transmitting by a 6-speed manual transmission or 10-speed automatic (torque converter). Average fuel consumption for such modifications is 12 and 11.5 l/100 km, while acceleration to 100 km/h takes 4.6 and 4.3 seconds, respectively.

18. Land Rover: 5.0 V8



Land Rover Defender is a real off-roader, with outstanding off-road capabilities and a high level of practicality. It comes in both short 3-door and 5-door bodies, and is equipped with a wide range of engines, including in-line 2.0 and 3.0-litre units and in the top version – a petrol 5.0-litre supercharged V8 with 525 hp and 625 Nm. This allows the English 4x4 (even in the long 7-seater modification 130) to accelerate to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds. The combined fuel consumption is 14.4 l/100 km.

17. Jaguar: 5.0 V8



Related company Jaguar uses the same engine in its F-Type sports car in two variations. Yes, the petrol 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine may produce 450 hp and 580 Nm or 575 hp and 700 Nm. A lower modification is available with both rear and all-wheel drive, however a more powerful one - only with all-wheel drive. Acceleration 0-100 km/h takes 4.6 and 3.7 seconds, respectively. Fuel consumption of the F-Type coupe (or roadster) is on average 10.4-10.6 l/100 km, depending on the modification. Both Land Rover and Jaguar are equipped exclusively with 8-speed automatic gearbox (torque converter).

16. Aston Martin: 5.2 V12



Another British car, but this time it is a representative of the pure luxury segment. We are talking about a gorgeous 2-door GT coupe (or cabriolet), Aston Martin DBS, where under the bonnet is a 5.2-litre turbo V12 petrol engine (770 hp and 900 Nm), connected with an 8-speed automatic transmission (torque converter). The drivetrain is RWD. Acceleration to "100" takes 3.4 seconds, while the maximum speed of the DBS is 340 km/h. Fuel economy is 13.5 l/100 km in the combined cycle.

15. Lamborghini: 5.2 V10



Next, we have the honour to present to you a pair of mid-engine supercars with naturally aspirated petrol engines. The first of them is from Italy - the Lamborghini Huracan. For example, in the STO modification, its brilliant 5.2-litre V10 produces 640 hp and 565 Nm. Gearbox is 7-speed automatic (dual-clutch). The Huracan STO can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in just 3.0 seconds, and the maximum speed reaches 325 km/h. The average petrol consumption is declaring at the level of 14 l/100 km.

14. Chevrolet: 5.5 V8



The icon of the American automobile industry – the Chevrolet Corvette, offers a similar package of characteristics and technologies in the Z06 version. The supercar is equipped with a 5.5-litre V8 petrol engine (670 hp and 624 Nm), which works in tandem with an 8-speed automatic transmission (dual-clutch). The drivetrain is RWD. Average fuel consumption for the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is near 15 l/100 km. Acceleration to 100 km/h takes 2.8 seconds, whilst the maximum speed of the iconic American coupe / roadster reaches 320 km/h.

13. Nissan: 5.6 V8



The Nissan Patrol full-size body-on-frame SUV in the Y62 generation, also known as the Nissan Armada in the North American market, is considering as one of the best 4x4 SUVs for its off-road capabilities. It is equipped with a petrol 5.6-litre V8 (400 hp and 560 Nm) and a 7-speed automatic transmission (torque converter) with all-wheel drive. The declaring fuel consumption for the Patrol is 14.4 l/100 km in the combined cycle, and acceleration from 0-100 km/h is 6.6 seconds. For the North American market, the Japanese automaker still offers a full-size pickup truck - the Nissan Titan, which is equipped with the same 5.6-litre V8 petrol engine, but connected with the 9-speed automatic transmission (torque converter) with a combined fuel consumption of 13.8 l/100 km.

12. Dodge: 5.7 V8



The famous Chrysler’s 5.7-litre V8 petrol engine is under the bonnet of four Dodge models at once: the 2-door Challenger coupe, the 4-door Charger saloon, the large 7-seater Durango crossover and the full-size Ram pickup. The motor produces 372 horsepower and 530 Nm of torque. For both coupe and saloon, the average fuel consumption reaches about 12 l/100 km, but a crossover and a pickup due to greater mass, higher air resistance, as well as four-wheel drive consume more petrol: 14-15 l/100 km in the mixed cycle.

11. Chrysler: 5.7 V8



There is little time left, because the large saloon Chrysler 300 is already being withdrawn from production and the manufacturer is selling the last batches of warehouse cars in the USA and Canada. After all, the same participation appeared for the Dodge Challenger / Charger mentioned above. However, the Chrysler 300 has its own, authentic charisma and charm, as well as better ride comfort and higher status. The same petrol 5.7-litre V8 HEMI under its bonnet spends the same 11-12 l/100 km in the combined cycle. The car uses 8-speed automatic transmission (torque converter) and is rear wheel drive.

10. Mercedes-Benz: 6.0 V12



Now it is time for truly luxury cars. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Maybach in the S680 version is equipped with a first-class 6.0-litre turbo V12 (612 hp and 900 Nm) petrol engine, coupled with a 9-speed automatic transmission (torque converter). This super-size posh German limousine is all wheel drive. The average fuel consumption for the S680 Maybach is 13.2 l/100 km, the maximum speed is limited to 250 km/h, and acceleration from 0-100 km/h takes 4.5 seconds.

9. Bentley: 6.0 W12



The British also do not hesitate to install a 650 horsepower 6.0-litre turbo W12 petrol unit to their Bentley Continental luxury coupe / cabriolet and FS full-size saloon. This grandiose engine transmits traction (900 Nm) to all four wheels through the mediation of the 8-speed automatic transmission (dual-clutch). Acceleration to 100 km/h takes an incredible 3.6-3.8 s, in accordance. Fuel consumption is quite acceptable, considering the size and class - it is 13.7 l/100 km in the combined cycle for both Continental and FS.

8. Chevrolet: 6.2 V8



Two icons of the brand - the Chevrolet Camaro muscle car and the Chevrolet Corvette supercar - use a 6.2-litre petrol V8 with a capacity of 455 hp and 490 hp, in accordance. In the case of the Camaro coupe / cabriolet, the unit is connected with a 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic (torque converter) gearbox. The mid-engine Corvette in its Stingrey version is equipped only with an 8-speed automatic (dual-clutch). All these models consume an average of about 12-13 l/100 km of petrol. The Camaro’s top version (ZL1) has a special 6.2-litre supercharged V8 engine (650 hp), which can also be paired with a 6-speed MT / 10-speed AT. The drivetrain is RWD in all these cases.

7. Dodge: 6.2 V8



The high output of the supercharged 6.2-litre V8 HEMI on Dodge cars can vary, depending on the model and specification - from 717 to 807 hp. Charger Hellcat and Challenger Hellcat have rear-wheel drive, whereas the big boy Durango Hellcat has all-wheel drive. In almost all cases, the 8-speed automatic (torque converter) will perform the role of the transmission, although a 6-speed manual gearbox is also available for the Challenger Hellcat Widebody coupe. Fuel consumption is adequate - from 13 to 15 l/100 km in the combined cycle.

6. Dodge: 6.4 V8



Despite the larger engine displacement, the naturally aspirated 6.4-litre V8 engine is one-step lower than the insane 6.2-litre supercharged V8 in the hierarchy of the Chrysler Corporation's cars. For the Dodge Charger, Challenger and Durango models, that unit produces 385 hp, while the full-size Dodge Ram pickup truck in HD (Heavy Duty) specifications uses a variation of the engine with a capacity of 410 hp and 581 Nm of torque. However, for those who want more traction and lower fuel consumption, there is a Ram version with a 6.7-litre inline 6-cylinder diesel engine with a capacity of 370-420 hp and 1152-1458 Nm of torque.

5. Jeep: 6.4 V8



As of today, the American brand Jeep produces two models with 6.4-litre petrol V8 motor (470 hp and 637 Nm). This is the iconic off-roader Wrangler in the specification 392 Rubicon, as well as the Grand Wagoneer, which is a flagship full-size 8-seater SUV. Fuel consumption for these body-on-frame 4x4s is 16.8 and 15.7 l/100 km in the combined cycle, respectively. However, in the case of the Wrangler, you can count on acceleration to "100" in just 4.5 seconds - all thanks to the monstrous naturally aspirated HEMI engine. The drivetrain is only AWD, and the gearbox is 8-speed automatic (torque converter) in both cases.

4. Ferrari: 6.5 V12



Flagship luxury sports car from one of the most expensive car brands in the world... To know what such a car looks like, just look at the Ferrari 812 GTS. Its long bonnet hides a wonderful 6.5-litre V12 petrol engine (800 hp and 718 Nm), which is aggregated with a 7-speed automatic transmission (dual-clutch). The Italian rear-wheel drive roadster accelerates to 100 km/h in 3.0 seconds, while its maximum speed reaches enormous 340 km/h. Fuel consumption is 16.4 l/100 km in the mixed cycle.

3. Chevrolet: 6.6 V8 & 6.6 V8 (Diesel)



The full-size Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck in the standard configuration is equipped, among other things, with strong and powerful 5.3-litre V8 and 6.2-litre V8 petrol engines of the EcoTech3 family. However, heavyweight versions of the Chevy pickup - Silverado Heavy Duty - are already equipped with 6.6-litre V8 motors. Moreover, both petrol and diesel. The first produces 401 hp and 629 Nm, while the second - 470 hp and impressive 1322 Nm of torque. Transmission is only 10-speed automatic (torque converter), drivetrain – RWD or AWD.

2. Rolls-Royce: 6.8 V12



This British car company is considered to produce the best cars in the world. Nevertheless, Rolls-Royce equips its full-size Phantom and Ghost luxury saloons with a high-tech petrol 6.8-litre turbo V12 motor (571 hp and 850-900 Nm) and 8-speed automatic gearbox (torque converter). The smaller Ghost has all-wheel drive, while the flagship Phantom only has rear-wheel drive. Acceleration to the first "hundred" takes 4.8 and 5.3 seconds, respectively. Average fuel consumption for both saloons is 15.4-15.5 l/100 km.

1. Ford: 7.3 V8



Here it is - the owner of the engine with the largest displacement - the full-size Ford F-Series pickup trucks in the heavyweight Super Duty versions. They are equipped with a 6.7-litre V8 diesel engine, but the list is headed by the 7.3-litre V8 petrol unit (325-400 hp and 576-658 Nm), which belongs to the Godzilla family. Also, closely related to it is the 6.8-litre petrol V8 on certain versions of the F-series Super Duty. Fuel consumption varies quite a lot depending on the version (and there are many), but do not expect low numbers. After all, these engines were designed to work in harsh conditions and be as reliable as possible.