Horsepower is a necessity for drivers seeking a car able to accelerate quickly and have overall excellent engine performance. The higher the horsepower number is, the better the performance by the car is. The most recent list from Autobytel of the top 7 cars with the most horsepower includes:
1. Bugatti Veyron – Significantly exceeding its second-place competitor, the Veyron is the only 8.0L engine car on the list with a four-digit horsepower number. At 1,001 horsepower, the Veyron is a manual transmission vehicle averaging 8 mpg in-city and 14 on the highway. Priced a little over $1.5 million, this car is purely a novelty item and is certainly not an everyday mode of transportation for the average person.
2. Lamborghini Murcielago – This sleek-looking manual transmission vehicle has a horsepower of 632 and a 6.5L engine. In addition to the horsepower number being lower, the price is also less than the Murcielago’s higher-ranking competitor. Priced between $350,000 and $450,000 these cars are much more affordable, but still only affordable for those who are somewhat wealthy. This choice is also a novelty for driving, as its average mpg numbers are 8/13.
3. Bentley Continental Supersports – For the impressive number of 621 horsepower, this car is surprisingly efficient in comparison with other cars in its range. With its 6.0L engine and average of 13 mpg in-city and about 23 on the highway, the Continental is more practical to drive as a regular car for those who can afford the steep price north of $260,000.
4. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren – Following closely behind the Bentley, the Mercedes boasts a horsepower of 617. The price of this 5.4L engine vehicle is doubly higher than the Bentley. Gas mileage averages about 12 mpg in-city and 16 mpg on the highway. Many wealthy owners prefer this car for its solid reputation, easy automatic transmission, flashy look and for the fact that it is a convertible.
5. Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorani – This manual transmission car has a horsepower of 612. Featuring a 6.0L engine, the Fiorani performs a respectable 11 mpg in the city and 15 mpg on a highway. Lacking in comfortable space, the 2-seat Fiorani is a car intended to impress and attract attention. Priced a little over $300,000, these cars are certainly not intended as an everyday car.
6. Maybach Landaulet – As the first 4-door car on this list, the Landaulet has a horsepower of 604. Another car only afforded to millionaires, this automatic transmission 6.0L engine vehicle is priced a little less than $1.4 million. Average gas mileage numbers are 10 mpg in-city and 16 mpg on the highway.
7. Dodge Viper – The last on the top 7 list is the Viper with 600 horsepower. This is also the only vehicle on the list that is affordable for more than 5% of the population, priced around $91,000. This manual transmission 8.0L engine car has plenty of “get up and go” power. For a car of its class, the Viper is fairly fuel efficient with 13 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway.
Reading about these cars is enough to give any person who is passionate about horsepower the chills. Of course these cars are mostly a dream for at least 90% of the population. There are still plenty of cars with impressive horsepower numbers that are affordable for the average person. For a list of the Top 10 most powerful cars under $25,000, the website Driver Side: top 100 most powerful cars under 25000 is helpful, providing a detailed explanation of each vehicle’s specs.
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