Most Powerful Engines in Cars

Horsepower is a measure of an engine’s power. It is calculated by multiplying the torque (in newton-meters) by the rotational speed (in revolutions per minute) and dividing by 5,252. The higher the horsepower, the more powerful the engine.

There are many different factors that affect an engine’s horsepower, including the number of cylinders, the displacement (in liters), and the compression ratio. In general, more cylinders, more displacement, and a higher compression ratio will result in more horsepower.

The following are some of the most powerful engines in cars today:

1. Bugatti W16 8.0L Quad-Turbo

Horsepower: 1,500 hp

Torque: 1,180 lb-ft

Displacement: 8.0L

Compression ratio: 9.0:1

Number of cylinders: 16

The Bugatti W16 8.0L Quad-Turbo is the most powerful engine in a production car. It is found in the Bugatti Chiron, which is one of the fastest and most expensive cars in the world.

2. Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut 5.0L Twin-Turbo

Horsepower: 1,600 hp

Torque: 1,000 lb-ft

Displacement: 5.0L

Compression ratio: 8.5:1

Number of cylinders: 8

The Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut 5.0L Twin-Turbo is the second most powerful engine in a production car. It is found in the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut, which is a track-focused hypercar.

3. Hennessey Venom F5 6.6L Twin-Turbo

Horsepower: 1,817 hp

Torque: 1,300 lb-ft

Displacement: 6.6L

Compression ratio: 9.0:1

Number of cylinders: 8

The Hennessey Venom F5 6.6L Twin-Turbo is the third most powerful engine in a production car. It is found in the Hennessey Venom F5, which is an American hypercar.

4. McLaren Speedtail 4.0L Twin-Turbo

Horsepower: 1,055 hp

Torque: 840 lb-ft

Displacement: 4.0L

Compression ratio: 9.5:1

Number of cylinders: 8

The McLaren Speedtail 4.0L Twin-Turbo is the fourth most powerful engine in a production car. It is found in the McLaren Speedtail, which is a British hypercar.

5. Aston Martin Valkyrie 6.5L NA V12

Horsepower: 1,160 hp

Torque: 630 lb-ft

Displacement: 6.5L

Compression ratio: 13.5:1

Number of cylinders: 12

The Aston Martin Valkyrie 6.5L NA V12 is the fifth most powerful engine in a production car. It is found in the Aston Martin Valkyrie, which is a British hypercar.

6. Mercedes-AMG One 1.6L Turbo V6

Horsepower: 1,063 hp

Torque: 748 lb-ft

Displacement: 1.6L

Compression ratio: 9.0:1

Number of cylinders: 6

The Mercedes-AMG One 1.6L Turbo V6 is the sixth most powerful engine in a production car. It is found in the Mercedes-AMG One, which is a German hypercar.

7. Ferrari SF90 Stradale 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8

Horsepower: 1,000 hp