Of all the mighty V-8s on this list, the 8,200-rpm, flat-plane crank, 5.2-liter Voodoo V-8 in the current GT350 is one of the most alluring. With a unique soundtrack that’s a combination of American roar and European wail, it’s hard to imagine 526 hp and 429 lb-ft of torque sounding much better.
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Every V-10 is a blessing, so we’re tickled Audi still offers its sublime R8 with ten free-breathing cylinders. In the regular R8, that 5.2-liter V-10 is capped at 562 hp and 413 lb-ft, while the hottest R8 Performance cranks it up to 612 hp and 428 lb-ft.\n\n\n\nLamborghini Huracan Evo RWD front\nNow we’re really getting into the exotic stuff. It’s good to see Lambo is still the largest champion of natural aspiration, having never offered forced induction on any of its production cars until the current Urus SUV arrived. The Huracan Evo is no exception, as its 5.2-liter V-10—shared with the above Audi R8—uses no assistance to suck in that delicious atmosphere. With upgrades pilfered from the hotter Huracan Performante, 631 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque is on-tap.\n\n\n\n2018 Ferrari GTC4Lusso T All Star contender 13\nLeave it to Ferrari and Lamborghini to stay at the top of the naturally aspirated power charts. That won’t last forever, though; looking at Ferrari’s endless march toward forced induction and hybridification, its time may soon be up. Until then, enjoy the 681 hp and 516 lb-ft from the 6.3-liter V-12 in the 2 + 2 GTC4 Lusso. Be careful not to tack a \”T\” to the end of the Lusso, as that will get you the 3.8-liter twin-turbo V-8 variant.\n\n\n\nLamborghini Aventador S\n\n\n\nYou knew the big Lambos had to be the naturally aspirated power kings. The Aventador S is the weakest of the family, nonetheless sporting a stunning 730 hp and 509 lb-ft of torque from its ludicrous 6.5-liter V-12. At a $417,000, it’s also the cheapest way to slide into a new V-12 Lambo.\n\n\n\n2020 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster 48\nNumber two on the naturally aspirated power rankings is the Aventador SVJ and its 759 hp and 531 lb-ft of torque. Same 6.5-liter V-12 as the Aventador S, same otherworldly V-12 scream.\n\n\n\n2018 Ferrari 812 Superfast All Star 31\nHere it is—the most powerful naturally aspirated production car on the planet. The 812’s 6.5-liter V-12 spits out a tremendous 789 and 530 lb-ft of torque, enough for a 0-60 run of 2.8 seconds and a top speed of 211 mph. As you’d imagine, it’s one of the greatest cars ever made by any metric—so sublime, in fact, we named it anAutomobile All-Star in 2019.\n\n\n\n2020 McLaren Speedtail\n\n\n\nMcLaren has never been shy about turbocharging its engines. Even so, the brand’s \”Longtail\” hyper-sedan, the Speedtail, eschews forced induction for a pair of electric motors that assist its mighty 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8. The resulting 1,036 horsepower propels the Speedtail from 0 to 60 mph in a scant 2.9 seconds, and to an eye-watering top speed of 250 mph.\n\n\n\n2020 Bugatti Chiron\n\n\n\nThe Chiron is the ultimate expression of automotive engineering as art. Its quad-turbocharged 8.0-liter W16 engine pumps out 1,500 horsepower and 1,180 lb-ft of torque, enough to propel the Bugatti to an electronically limited top speed of 261 mph. It’s a masterpiece of design, engineering, and performance.\n\n\n\n2020 Porsche 918 Spyder\n\n\n\nThe 918 Spyder is a mid-engine hybrid sports car that represents the pinnacle of Porsche’s engineering prowess. Its 4.6-liter V8 engine, assisted by two electric motors, produces a combined 887 horsepower and 944 lb-ft of torque. This allows the 918 to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in a blistering 2.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 214 mph. It’s a testament to the fact that hybrid technology can be both exhilarating and environmentally friendly.\n\n\n\n2020 Koenigsegg Regera\n\n\n\nThe Regera is a Swedish hypercar that defies categorization. It’s powered by a 5.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that produces a mind-bending 1,500 horsepower and 1,491 lb-ft of torque. But what makes the Regera truly special is its transmission: a unique single-speed gearbox that allows for seamless acceleration and an almost supernatural sense of speed. The Regera can reach 60 mph in a mere 2.8 seconds and a top speed of 250 mph.\n\n\n\n2020 Rimac C2\n\n\n\nThe C2 is a Croatian electric hypercar that shatters all expectations. It’s powered by four electric motors, one for each wheel, that produce a combined 1,914 horsepower and 1,741 lb-ft of torque. This allows the C2 to rocket from 0 to 60 mph in a staggering 1.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 258 mph. The C2 is a testament to the fact that electric vehicles can be both incredibly fast and incredibly luxurious.\n\n\n\n2020 Pininfarina Battista\n\n\n\nThe Battista is an Italian electric hypercar that is as beautiful as it is fast. It’s powered by four electric motors that produce a combined 1,900 horsepower and 1,696 lb-ft of torque. This allows the Battista to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 1.86 seconds and reach a top speed of 217 mph. The Battista is a work of art, a symphony of Italian design and engineering.\n\n\n\n2020 Lotus Evija\n\n\n\nThe Evija is a British electric hypercar that represents the future of automotive design. It’s powered by four electric motors that produce a combined 2,000 horsepower and 1,254 lb-ft of torque. This allows the Evija to reach 60 mph in under three seconds and a top speed of over 200 mph. The Evija is a testament to the fact that electric vehicles can be both environmentally friendly and incredibly exciting.\n\n\n\n2020 Aston Martin Valkyrie\n\n\n\nWhat happens when you combine the engineering expertise of Formula 1 with the design genius of Aston Martin? You get the Valkyrie. This British hypercar is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 engine that produces a mind-bending 1,160 horsepower and 723 lb-ft of torque. This allows the Valkyrie to reach 60 mph in a mere 2.5 seconds and a top speed of over 200 mph. It’s a testament to the fact that naturally aspirated engines can still compete with the best of forced induction.\n\n\n\n2020 Mercedes-AMG Project One\n\n\n\nThe Project One is a German hypercar that pushes the boundaries of automotive engineering. It’s powered by a hybrid powertrain that combines a 1.6-liter V6 engine with four electric motors, producing a combined 1,000 horsepower. This allows the Project One to reach 60 mph in a mere 2.6 seconds and a top speed of over 200 mph. It’s a testament to the fact that hybrid technology can be both environmentally friendly and incredibly exciting.\n\n\n\n2020 McLaren Speedtail\n\n\n\nMcLaren has never been shy about turbocharging its engines. Even so, the brand’s \”Longtail\” hyper-sedan, the Speedtail, eschews forced induction for a
