THE HIGHEST DISPLACEMENT V8 YOU CAN FIND IN A NEW CAR TODAY

Thanks to the miracle of modern turbo and supercharging, there are four and six-cylinder engines that generate unholy amounts of horsepower, but they almost seem like they're cheating and don't carry the same vibe of a big honking V-8 engine. Eight cylinders simply seem like the correct number for a muscle car or even a luxury performance ride. Sadly, the V-8 is on the endangered species list now, as the small turbos, hybrids, and even all-electrics are taking over.

In 2024, there are still a few models that are available with a V-8, but it's way down from even last year. Many trucks and SUVs are switching to fours and sixes, but still offer decent V-8 options. As for cars, there are a surprising number of luxury sedans with eight-cylinder engines, like the Audi S8 and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Those cars, and many like them, come with twin-turbo V-8 that are in the 4.0-liter to 5.0-liter range, but there is actually a much larger displacement available in a production vehicle for 2024.

At 6.2 liters, this V-8 engine is the largest available in a factory car for the 2024 model year. The thing is, it's not just one new car, but rather three, which can be optioned with this hulking V-8 engine. Fans should snap these up, because there's a really good chance this is the last year for some of them. 2024 could be remembered as the last great year for a large displacement V-8 and possibly the final time eight-cylinder engines were in widespread use.

The 6.2-Liter GM Small Block V-8

6.2 liters is the most displacement from a V-8 engine in 2024, and can be found in the Chevrolet Corvette , Chevrolet Camaro, and Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. While all these cars are under the GM umbrella, these high-performance rides have different 6.2-liter engines. The Corvette comes standard with the LT2 naturally aspirated 6.2-liter engine, which was developed as a dry-sump replacement for the LT1. The LT2 has the same bore, stroke, and compression ratio as the LT1, but generates more horsepower with improved intake and exhaust manifolds, as well as an upgraded cam shaft.

GM Small Block 6.2-liter Engines

The 6.2-liter LT1 V-8 of the Camaro is, much like the car it powers, discontinued after 2024, but is still capable of amazing performance. The CT5-V Blackwing's 6.2-liter engine is the turbocharged LT4, with the obvious difference from the LT1 and LT2 being the Eaton Supercharger. The LT4 also has different cylinder heads, pistons, and connecting rods that are stronger and handle heat better, because this sucker can crank out some power. All three of these engines are part of GM's "Small Block" line which sounds tiny, but are super-sized in performance.

The 6.2-Liter Mid-Egine Chevrolet Corvette

The first of the three 2024 cars that come equipped with a 6.2-liter V-8 is the Chevrolet Corvette. Starting at just $69,995, and blasting off to a 2.8 second 0-60 time, it is hands down the best value in the performance segment. The C8 Corvette, launched in 2020, took the iconic sports car and transformed it into a mid-engine supercar that can smoke some of the biggest names in exotics for a fraction of the price. Ferrari and Porsche owners may take pride in their six-figure status symbol bills of sale, while C8 owners are more jazzed about an 11.2-second quarter-mile track receipt.

Power, Performance, and Price

A 2024 Corvette is ready to rumble, straight out of the box with 490 horsepower, but adding the Z51 package, with the dual-mode performance exhaust bumps the ponies up by five and really unlocks the power of the naturally-aspirated 6.2-liter V-8. The Z51 package is around $5,000, but includes an electronic limited-slip rear differential, beefier brakes, and performance tires. Put with the base price, an upgraded track monster C8 Corvette is still only $74,995 which is probably what floor mats run on a Lamborghini Revuelto.

2024 Corvette Z06

Those with a few extra bucks and a need for more performance can step up to the 2024 Corvette Z06 . Hitting 0-60 in 2.6 seconds, running a quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds at 131 MPH, and topping out at 189 MPH, the Z06 is an upgrade over the Stingray, but there are a few drawbacks. First, it has a 5.5-liter V-8, which is obviously smaller than the 6.2-liter. Next, the Z06 starts at $114,395 and goes up to $132,845, which defeats the purpose of a budget-friendly performance sports car.

The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Flies With A 6.2-Liter V-8

Cadillac built its reputation on making enormous luxurious land yachts, and when consumer tastes shifted to smaller, more fuel-efficient cars, they struggled for a while to find a new identity. They definitely struck a chord with the Escalade full-size luxury SUV, and eventually found a niche with the CT5-V Blackwing performance sedan. The 2024 CT5-V Blackwing is one of the few rides that still pairs a V-8 engine with a manual transmission, and that fact alone should put it on the top of the list for everyone who is looking for a performance ride.

Power, Performance, and Price

The CT5-V Blackwing uses the same 6.2-liter LT4 V-8 as the 2019 Corvette Z06, but slaps an Eaton TVS Supercharger on to get 668 horsepower out of it. It is also the same engine in the 2024 Camaro ZL1 and the Escalade-V, though the SUV gets 682 ponies out of it. There had been some rumors floating around that 2024 might be it for a gas-powered CT5-V, but thankfully, the Blackwing is coming back in 2025 with the 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 and the six-speed manual transmission. When so many other performance V-8 cars have been discontinued, Cadillac keeps its tradition alive.

Cadillac CT5 Has No V-8 Vibe

There is no performance upgrade for the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing as it is the top-tier version. The normal CT5 is a more affordable option, but it doesn't come with a V-8 or even a lower-performance variant. Even the top trim CT5-V only sports a 3.0-liter turbocharged V-6. Sure, it makes 360 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque, which isn't awful, but it's nowhere near what the Blackwing is capable of. Also, it ain't a V-8 car, so it gets no consideration as a true American muscle car.

Chevrolet Camaro Drives Into Retirement With 6.2-Liter V-8

The Chevrolet Camaro is the last of the 2024 cars with a 6.2-liter V-8, and unfortunately, it is also the last of the iconic pony cars. Chevy is discontinuing the Camaro after the 2024 model year, bringing to an end one of the longest-running and most endearing American vehicles ever built. The base model Camaro 1LT starts at $32,495 and comes standard with a 335-horsepower V-6, which is by no means the best engine ever put in a Camaro. To get the full V-8 power that belongs under the hood of a Camaro, it is necessary to step up to the LT1 trim.

Power, Performance, and Price

Once the 2024 Camaro is equipped with the 6.2-liter V-8, it is not only reminiscent of the SS glory days of the 60s and 70s, it's actually faster and more powerful. A 1967 Camaro SS had a 396ci V-8, made 375 horsepower, and could run a quarter-mile in 14.5 seconds. A 2024 Camaro has a 376ci V-8, makes 455 horsepower, and blazes a quarter-mile in 12.2 seconds. Most people would probably rather have a '67 Camaro than a new one, but the performance difference is undeniable. Again, it's a complete bummer that the Camaro is going away, and the fact that the 2024 model is such an amazing ride seems bittersweet.

2024 Camaro ZL1

Chevy didn't come up with a Z28 special edition for the Camaro's final farewell, nor did they give a nod to the Pontiac Firebird, but they did create a monster version for a last hurrah. The Camaro ZL1 has the same 6.2-liter V-8 as the LT1, but it's supercharged to crank out 650 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque. With a 3.4-second 0-60 time and an 11.5-second quarter-mile run, it's almost as quick as the Corvette. In the 'Vette, however, that performance can be had for $74,995, while the Camaro ZL1 can run up to $81,995.

GM Has The Big V-8s In 2024

As was mentioned before, there are still plenty of European and Japanese performance cars that come available with a V-8, but none of them have anything that would be considered a large displacement engine. The Ford F-150 has a 5.0-liter V-8 option and the Chevrolet Silverado has an available 6.2-liter, but both of those a pickup trucks. The Ram 1500 can be had with a 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V-8, as well as the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, but astute readers will note that neither of them is a car, plus come 2025, there are no more eight-cylinder engines for Mopar.

When it comes to big displacement engines in 2024, GM rules the year with the Corvette, CT5-V Blackwing, and Camaro. This may be a bit ironic, because back in the day, GM banned large displacement engines in most of their vehicles, and now they have the most cubic inches of any V-8s on the market. At least the Corvette and Blackwing will have a 6.2-liter engine for another year, but the V-8 is a dying breed, and could go extinct in the near future. Low-cylinder count turbo and hybrid engines are the wave of the future, so V-8 fans should savor 2024 as maybe the last great year.

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