15 Automotive Brands with V8 Engines (+Latest Models List)
As more automakers switch focus to electric vehicles, the roaring V8 engines will soon be a thing of the past.
Although comparatively fewer new V8-powered cars are available today, these manufacturers still produce V8 automobiles.
#1 Chevrolet
The American automaker has an extensive lineup across various body styles, best known for its sports machines like the Camaro and Corvette.
Although other North American brands are focusing less on V8 powertrains, Chevrolet still has several V8-roaring models:
- Chevy Corvette – coupe & convertible.
- Chevy Camaro – coupe & convertible.
- Chevy Tahoe – large SUV.
- Chevy Suburban – large SUV.
- Chevy Silverado – full-size truck.
#2 Ford
Like its American counterpart, Chevrolet, Ford utilizes V8 engines to propel their larger vehicles.
Besides the iconic Ford Mustang, all Ford’s heavy-duty trucks carry a V8 under the hood:
- Ford Mustang GT – coupe & convertible.
- Ford F-250 – full-size heavy-duty truck.
- Ford F-350 – full-size heavy-duty truck.
- Ford F-450 – full-size heavy-duty truck.
#3 Toyota
Toyota has long been a dependable car maker for excellent product quality and efficient people mover with low ownership costs.
Despite being a hybrid-car leader, Toyota is still an automaker with V6 vehicles – more than most other Asian manufacturers.
That said, only its large SUV still has a V8 engine:
- Toyota Sequoia – large SUV.
#4 Nissan
Nissan cars aren’t as reliable as their Japanese peers, but they still rank better than European vehicles.
Fortunately for V8 enthusiasts, Nissan still has one SUV model with that engine:
- Nissan Armada – large SUV.
#5 Chrysler
Chrysler has limited models in its stable, a sedan and a minivan – it is one of a few car companies making minivans.
But if you fancy a V8 Chrysler, the 300 is your only option:
- Chrysler 300 – large sedan.
#6 GMC
General Motors owns GMC, another American automaker focusing on manufacturing SUVs and trucks.
It is famous for models like the Hummer electric pickup and Yukon SUV.
GMC’s V8-shod vehicles include:
- GMC Yukon – large SUV.
- GMC Yukon XL – large SUV.
- GMC Sierra 1500 – full-size truck.
- GMC Sierra 2500HD – full-size heavy-duty truck.
- GMC Sierra 3500HD – full-size heavy-duty truck.
#7 Ram
Ram is a pickup specialist and produces some of the most comfortable trucks for everyday use.
Pickup truck buyers will be happy to know that Ram has a V8 trim level in each of its truck size offerings:
- Ram 1500 – full-size truck.
- Ram 2500 – full-size heavy-duty truck.
- Ram 3500 – full-size heavy-duty truck.
#8 Lexus
As a hybrid technology automaker and a leader among premium brands, Lexus has, surprisingly, several luxury cars with V8 engines.
With industry-leading reliability and the marque’s status as a comfortable cruiser, Lexus is a good place to shop for a V8-powered family car.
Lexus has V8 engines in these models:
- Lexus IS 500 – small sedan.
- Lexus LC 500 – coupe & convertible.
- Lexus GX 460 – large SUV.
- Lexus LX 570 – large SUV.
#9 Infiniti
Mimicking its Japanese competitors, Nissan created Infiniti to challenge Toyota’s Lexus and Honda’s Acura.
While the luxury company has limited sedans, its SUVs are where the attention lies.
The sole Infiniti model with a V8 under the hood is:
- Infiniti QX80 – large SUV.
#10 Genesis
Like its mainstream parent, Hyundai, Genesis provides great value for money and extensive warranty with its premium vehicles.
Genesis vehicles are typically cheaper than rivals while providing similar performance, luxury, and features, capably holding their own against established players in the space.
However, this large sedan is your only hope of owning a new V8-powered Genesis:
- Genesis G90 – large sedan.
#11 Audi
Audi is one of the big three German luxury automakers – BMW and Mercedes-Benz are the others.
Audi has at least a V8 trim in these models:
- Audi RS 7 – midsize sedan.
- Audi A8 – large sedan.
- Audi S8 – large sedan.
- Audi SQ7 – midsize SUV.
- Audi SQ8 – midsize SUV.
#12 BMW
BMW vehicles are famous for luxurious comfort, refined powertrain, and capable handling.
If you like a V8-shod BMW, chances are pretty good still, with several models carrying the eight-cylinder powertrain in at least one of the trim levels.
Besides the 7 Series flagship sedan, you’re likelier to find a V8 in one of the “Motorsport” M models:
- BMW M5 – sedan.
- BMW 7 Series – large sedan.
- BMW M8 – coupe & convertible.
- BMW X5 M50i – midsize SUV.
- BMW X6 M50i – midsize SUV.
- BMW X7 M60i – large SUV.
#13 Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz vehicles offer a plush, serene ride and crisp handling like their German counterparts in the luxury car segment.
Their reliability is typically below the industry average, but they rank highly in the luxury and performance stakes.
Mercedes-Benz V8 cars include:
- Mercedes S-Class – large sedan.
- Mercedes SL-Class – convertible.
- Mercedes GLE-Class AMG – midsize SUV.
- Mercedes G-Class – large SUV.
- Mercedes GLS-Class – large SUV.
#14 Jeep
Jeep is the go-to automaker for rugged, supremely off-road capable SUVs.
Although Jeep trucks are significantly fewer than the SUV models, both have superior capability off the beaten path.
But if you desire a V8 Jeep, you will need to opt for one of the higher trim levels of these SUVs:
- Jeep Wrangler Rubicon – midsize SUV.
- Jeep Wagoneer – large SUV.
#15 Land Rover
Land Rover is a brand with unique products, a luxury SUV automaker with British roots.
Although Land Rover ownership has changed hands multiple times, the company continues to produce head-turning vehicles, although their reliability typically leaves room for improvement.
These midsize and large SUVs have a trim level with a V8 engine:
- Land Rover Range Rover Sport – midsize SUV.
- Land Rover Defender – midsize SUV.
- Land Rover Range Rover SVAutobiography – large SUV.
References:
https://www.nissanusa.com/vehicles/new.html
https://www.chevrolet.com/suvs
https://www.ford.com/new-suvs-crossovers/
https://www.gmc.com/current-vehicles
https://www.ramtrucks.com/all-vehicles.html
https://www.audiusa.com/us/web/en/models.html
https://www.bmwusa.com/all-bmws.html
https://www.mbusa.com/en/all-vehicles