How Many Cars Have V10 Engines?
The V10 engine is a relatively rare engine configuration, with only a handful of cars ever being produced with them. This is due to the fact that V10 engines are complex and expensive to produce, and they offer no significant advantages over V8 engines in terms of power or efficiency.
Current Production Cars with V10 Engines
As of 2023, there are only two cars that are currently in production with V10 engines:
- Lamborghini Huracan
- Audi R8
Past Production Cars with V10 Engines
In the past, there have been a few other cars that have been produced with V10 engines, including:
- BMW M5 (E60)
- Dodge Viper
- Lexus LFA
- Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG
- Porsche Carrera GT
- Rolls-Royce Phantom
- Volkswagen Touareg W12 (the W12 engine is essentially two V6 engines mated together, resulting in a V10-like configuration)
Race Cars with V10 Engines
V10 engines have also been used in a number of race cars, including:
- Audi R10 TDI
- BMW M3 GT2
- Dodge Viper Competition Coupe
- Ferrari 599XX
- Lamborghini Gallardo GT3
- McLaren MP4-12C GT3
- Porsche 911 GT3 RSR
Total Number of Cars with V10 Engines
Taking into account all of the current and past production cars, as well as race cars, there have been approximately 50 different car models that have been produced with V10 engines.
Conclusion
The V10 engine is a rare and exotic engine configuration that is found in only a handful of cars. These cars are typically high-performance vehicles that are designed for speed and agility. While V10 engines offer no significant advantages over V8 engines in terms of power or efficiency, they do have a unique sound and character that makes them highly sought-after by enthusiasts.
