The V6 engines are preferred in the world of the automobile, and in terms of engine configurations, they are in-between the inline four-cylinder and the V8 engines. The V6 engine is a compact, six-cylinder V-engine, positioned on the crankshaft transversally or longitudinally, to fit in the egine's platform. It is commonly used in front-wheel-drive and sports cars due to its ability to reach a high r.p.m.
Unlike the inline four-cylinder, which may develop severe vibration issues in larger engines, the V6 is useful in mid-size cars and causes no vibration in large sizes. Today's engine configuration belongs to the V6, which may be found in small and large cars, crossovers, trucks, and vans.
Also, this six-cylinder engine is not longer than the four-cylinder, and it has a displacement of 2.0L to 4.3L. It is important to note that; the V6 is used in supercars and off-road vehicles, and the cars that make up this list are the best cars with a V6 engine in terms of superiority, standard-setting, and advanced automotive technology.
10 Ferrari 246 Dino
Ferrari made a big break when it introduced the small entry-level model 246 Dino with a V6 engine in 1968, although it was initially showcased as a 206 Dino.
The introduction of this sports car caused outrage amongst car lovers who are used to cars with a large V12 engine, but at the same time, Ferrari was able to achieve its anticipated financial stability. This new engine's configuration is important to the company and has its place in the car's history. It offers a 2.4-liter 195-hp V6 engine with many affordable features. Producing the car was expensive because a prototype unaltered design was used in its production and these pre-designed parts form the 'L-Type' model.
Ferrari 246 Dino is a great car with a seductive body, succeeded by the V8 engine 308 series leading to the 458 Italia.
9 Citroen SM
Citroen SM is a front-drive coupe with an elegant design and Citroen technology. It is a luxury car that can drain the owner financially if its suspension system - a complex hydro-pneumatic goes bad.
It retains the design and style of its predecessor but gives an incredible comfort thanks to the Hydro-pneumatic suspension system similar to the air suspension used on modern cars. When changing the tire, the car could be raised to a certain height, and it is easy to drive with the 2-turn steering lock system combined with its suspension.
Green rubber balls are part of the suspensions in the engine. It has a 2.7-liter V6 engine with a 170-hp. The SM may have a weird look, but they are the origin of technologies that are currently not taken seriously. Such technologies include self-leveling suspension/headlights, self-adjustable brakes, and adjustable support power steering.
8 DeLorean DMC 12
The DMC 12 featured a 2.8-liter, 130-hp V6-engine designed and manufactured by Peugeot, Renault, and Volvo. This engine was bought by DeLorean initially for a turbocharging, but surprisingly, the car was suddenly released.
The most recent model of the DeLorean DMC 12 has modern internal upgrades with powerful engines. Due to the level of power of this engine, the wheels, cooling air intake, brakes, and tires are also bigger.
Although it was the first sports car with a V6 engine, its performance wasn't encouraging, but John DeLorean was able to prove his ability to build a car from scratch.
7 Buick GNX
The Buick GNX stood the test of time as the only 3.8-liter turbocharged 275-hp V6 powered vehicle that could compete with the V8 machine. This GNX has an outstanding performance and could achieve about 60-mph within 4.7 seconds.
It is seen as one of the best V6 cars due to its modern technology, and was very popular in the late 80s, thus causing people to prefer it to Mustangs and Corvettes.
The Buick GNX kept hopes alive with its intercooler and single turbocharger when American automobiles were no longer performing.
6 Nissan 300ZX
Nissan 300ZX was introduced in the early nineties. It is tough and fast with a twin-turbo V6 engine which delivers a 300-hp. It can accelerate up to 60mph in 5.5 seconds and is known as one of the best Z-named sports cars made by Nissan.
This model is respected by car fanatics since it is a sports coupe with good technology and high performance to beat its rivals which are mostly the more expensive luxury cars.
The engine bay of this twin-turbo is densely packed thus making it difficult to view the pavement underneath. The intercooler hardware and turbo feed the 3.0-liter 24-valve V6 engine.
5 Jaguar XJ220
At the time of its release, the Jaguar XJ220 was the fastest car in the world with a huge price. It has a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 cylinder producing 542-hp but this speed could be exceeded with an additional 200mph.
It has a maximum velocity exceeding 213mph and its rivals include Porsche, Ferrari, and McLaren. Jaguar XJ220 is intimidating with a heavy steering and high engine power.
It is well-designed with smooth lines by the sides and its speed and performance are not exaggerated. Although Jaguar's decision to use the V6 instead of V12 came as a shock to its fans, the performance is out of this world.
4 Ford Taurus SHO
The Ford Taurus SHO is a high-performance model with a 3.0-liter 220-hp high-throttling V6 engine. It has a Super High Output (SHO) and an outstanding performance that rises to 60mph in 6.7 seconds.
In the late 80s, the 220-hp was a haughty figure, but currently, it is not enough. With the introduction of the SHO as the first modern American Sedan, the big, heavy engines and ladder-type chassis were abandoned.
The SHO has a sleek design and smooth body coupled with the latest technology, but it is a front-wheel-drive vehicle.
3 Nissan Skyline GT-R R35
The GT-R R-35 Nisan Skyline is known widely as one of the most performing and well-managed sports cars with a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter 570-hp V6 engine. It offers a 6-speed automatic transmission, rigid frame, fast steering, and adjustable suspension to give comfort to the driver.
Its awesome performance and characteristics brought it to the limelight, but this image is sustained by the powerful engine which needs no introduction. It is an all-wheel-drive vehicle that could reach about 60mph within 3 seconds.
2 Ford GT
History was made by Ford in the 60s when it introduced the first Ford GT-40, but its counterpart unveiled in the early 2000s was known to be one of the fastest cars at that time.
The current Ford GT, though basic, is an advanced vehicle with outstanding performance, equipped with modern technology. It is powered by a 3.5-liter 656-hp EcoBoost V6 engine that accelerates from 0 to 60mph within 2.8 seconds. At top speeds, it can accelerate up to 216mph. Its twin-turbocharged engine is similar to the one used in Ford F-150 Raptor.
Ford GT is easy to cruise with its 7-speed automatic transmission. A rear-wheel-drive vehicle that gives light and smooth feeling behind the wheels.
1 Renault Clio Sport V6
The Renault Clio V6 Sport replaced the rear-wheel-drive R5 turbo, built by Renault in the early 80s. It has a 3.0-liter 227-hp DOHC 24-valve V6 engine with a good performance but the output was later boosted to 255-hp.
This V6 engine vehicle was hand-assembled in Sweden and is the least French Renault ever made. Its characteristics were power-induced, and the company claimed that it could reach a speed of 147mph in 6.4 seconds, but it is seldom seen in America.