Largest Engine in Production Car
The largest engine ever fitted to a production car is the 8.0-liter W16 quad-turbocharged engine found in the Bugatti Veyron 16.4. This massive engine produces 1,001 horsepower and 1,250 pound-feet of torque, which is enough to propel the Veyron from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 268 mph.
How Big Is the W16 Engine?
The W16 engine is a truly massive piece of machinery. It is 4.4 feet long, 3.0 feet wide, and 2.5 feet tall. It weighs in at a hefty 1,200 pounds. The engine block alone is made up of two V8 engines that are joined together at a 90-degree angle. Each V8 engine has four cylinders, so the W16 engine has a total of 16 cylinders.
The W16 engine is so large that it requires a special cooling system to keep it from overheating. The cooling system includes three radiators, a heat exchanger, and a water pump. The engine also has a special oil system that helps to lubricate all of the moving parts.
How Powerful Is the W16 Engine?
The W16 engine is one of the most powerful engines ever produced. It produces 1,001 horsepower and 1,250 pound-feet of torque. This is enough power to propel the Veyron from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 268 mph.
The W16 engine is also very efficient for its size. It gets 15 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway. This is comparable to the fuel economy of a V8 engine in a much smaller car.
What Cars Use the W16 Engine?
The W16 engine is only used in the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 and its successor, the Bugatti Chiron. The Veyron was produced from 2005 to 2015, and the Chiron has been produced since 2016. Both cars are extremely rare and expensive. The Veyron cost around $1.7 million when it was new, and the Chiron costs around $3 million.
Other Notable Engines
The W16 engine is not the only large engine that has been used in a production car. Here are some other notable engines:
- 7.0-liter V8 engine in the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (650 horsepower)
- 6.2-liter V8 engine in the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat (707 horsepower)
- 5.2-liter V10 engine in the Lamborghini Huracan (602 horsepower)
- 4.8-liter V8 engine in the Ferrari 488 GTB (661 horsepower)
- 4.0-liter V8 engine in the Porsche 911 Turbo S (640 horsepower)
These engines are all powerful and efficient, and they help to power some of the most iconic sports cars in the world.
