Automotive enthusiasts are drawn to power, speed, and raw thrill that only high-performance machines can deliver. While many of the world’s most extreme cars are restricted to racetracks, production cars offer the opportunity to experience performance that would otherwise be limited only to a few individuals who have dedicated their lives to motorsport. Here is a list of the five most powerful engines ever fitted to production cars that customers can actually buy, assuming money is no object.
5. Koenigsegg Regera
The Koenigsegg Regera is designed to be a luxurious and refined alternative to the brand’s traditionally aggressive, track-inspired hypercars. The Regera blends extreme performance with comfort and everyday usability, offering a different Koenigsegg experience.
Engine: Twin turbo 5.0L V8 engine
Displacement: 5065cc
Power: 1520.81PS (Ethanol 85)
Torque: 2000Nm
4. Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut
The Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut is the sibling of the winged Jesko Attack, designed specifically for top speed performance. The car is stealthy and uses a 9-speed Light Speed Transmission for optimum performance.
Engine: Twin turbo 5.0L V8 engine
Displacement: 5065cc
Power: 1622.19PS (Ethanol 85)
Torque: 1500Nm
3. Bugatti Mistral
The Bugatti Mistral is an exclusive production car that marks the final appearance of Bugatti’s iconic quad-turbocharged W16 engine. Limited to just 99 units, the Mistral represents the closing chapter of one of the most ambitious engine programs ever seen in a road-legal production car.
Engine: W16 Quad Turbo
Displacement: 7993cc
Power: 1600PS
Torque: 1600Nm
2. SSC Tuatara
Inspired by a fighter jet canopy, the SSC Tuatara features a streamlined design aimed at maintaining stability at extreme speeds. In collaboration with Nelson Racing Engines, its V8 is engineered for sustained high-speed performance.
Engine: Twin turbo flat-plane V8 engine.
Displacement: 5998cc
Power: 1774.27PS (Methanol, Ethanol)
Torque: 1800Nm
1. Koenigsegg Gemera
The Koenigsegg Gemera is a four seater megacar that combines extreme performance with everyday practicality. It houses a Koenigsegg Dark Matter E-motor combined to provide a four-wheel drive and torque vectoring.
Engine: Twin Turbo V8
Displacement: 5065cc
Power: 2331.90PS (Ethanol 85)
Torque: 2750Nm
