The hot debate between petrolheads for the best drivetrain layout has been in existence for a long time now. While it is true that all-wheel-drive cars are better in overall handling and offer more grip in tougher situations, one can not deny the fact that if want the trill in driving, rear-wheel-drive is the thing for you.The screeching of rear tires and burnouts are possible today because of the RWD drivetrain, and when paired up with something like a turbocharged V8 or maybe a V12, it offers nothing but an unforgettable driving experience and hardcore performance.Although there are lots of RWD sports cars and supercars out in the market, down below are the most powerful ones that are ever made.
10 Caparo T1 2.4 V8 (575 HP)
The Caparo T1 is a magnificent-looking car developed by Caparo Vehicle Technologies with a unique design that is inspired by the F1 machines. The fact that the engineers who developed this beast were previously involved in developing the Mclaren F1 gives us an idea about its insane performance. The British-made mid-engine sports car equips a 2.4-liter V8 petrol engine that produces 575 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque at 10,500 and 9000 rpm respectively.
The V8 is further attached to a 6-speed manual transmission system to give the driver all the power in their command. Talking about its performance, the Caparo T1 2.4 can go from 0-60 mph in just 2.5 seconds and takes just 8.39 seconds to drag off a quarter-mile. The Caparo T1 2.4 can reach the top speed of 200 mph.
9 Pagani Huayra (791 HP)
Built to conquer both the racetracks and also the streets is the Pagani Huayra. Introduced in 2011, the Italian exotica is a mid-engine supercar that is built especially for high-quality performance and only has 40 units all around the world. This rare supercar features a Mercedes-AMG-built 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine that generates 791 horsepower and 755 lb-ft of torque output.
The AMG engine is mated with a high-performance single-clutch 7-speed automatic transmission system that sends all the power to the rear wheels. Looking at the massive engine output, it is no surprise that the Huayra can sprint from 0-60 mph in just 2.8 seconds and has a top speed of 238 mph.
8 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8 (840 HP)
The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is one of the slickest and coolest cars to wear a Dodge badging. Although it went out of production in 2018, the limited-edition muscle car still gives tough competition to its mighty rivals such as the Mustang Shelby GT500 and Chevy Camaro ZL1.
What’s under the hood is a 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V8 engine that generates an insane 840 horsepower when topped up with 100+ Octane race fuel and produces 770 lb-ft of torque output. The hardcore American muscle car can drag off 0-60 mph in just 2.1 seconds, making it one of the quickest and most powerful muscle cars of all time.
7 Ferrari SF90 Stradale 4.0 V8 (986 HP)
The latest Italian exotica from the house of renowned luxury sports carmaker Ferrari is a beauty and a beast. The gorgeous-looking supercar has everything worth attention, starting from the bewitching styling all the way to the immense power produced from the engine under the hood. The Ferrari SF90 Stradale equips a 4.0-liter turbocharged V8 petrol engine that generates 986 horsepower along with a 217 horsepower generating electric motor.
The car was crowned as the king of acceleration by Car-and-driver, dethroning the Porsche 918 spyder by rocketing 0-60 mph in just 2 seconds. The Ferrari SF90 Stradale has a top speed of 211 mph and is worthy enough to demolish other sports cars with its immense power output.
6 Aston Martin Valkyrie (1,160 HP)
British luxury automaker Aston Martin has produced some of the most magnificent and iconic cars but never had a hypercar placed in its lineup. Well, that changed with the launch of the company’s first-ever superfast Aston Martin Valkyrie. The purely performance-based hypercar from the English brand boasts its aerodynamical design with an over-the-top exterior body styling. What sits beneath the engine is even more amazing, a 1000-hp naturally-aspirated 6.5-liter V12 that sends all power to its rear wheels, making it the most powerful naturally-aspirated engine ever fitted to a production car.
There is an additional electric motor attached to the powertrain that generates an extra 160 horsepower, dragging the total system output to 1160 horsepower. From a standstill, the British hypercar can go to 60 mph in just 2.6 seconds and can achieve a top speed of 218 mph.
5 Hennessey Venom GT 6.2-liter V8 Twin-Turbo (1,183 HP)
Launched in 2010, The Hennessey Venom GT is a mid-engine coupe that has been designed in the States and produced in the UK. With a limited production of only 10 units per year, the Venom GT is an incredibly rare car with a performance that is rare too. The Hennessey Venom GT is based on Lotus Elise and has two models, one with an LS9 V8 engine producing 725 hp and its big brother with a twin-turbo engine and without a doubt, we are talking about the big brother.
The 6.2-liter V8 twin-turbo engine produces an insane 1,183 horsepower with a maximum torque output of 972 lb-ft. Flat-out, the car can go from 0-60 mph in just 2.5 seconds and can finish a quarter-mile in 8.67 seconds. The car can reach a top speed of 260 mph.
4 Ultima RS (1,200 HP)
Developed with an eye for absolute power and top-notch performance, the Ultima RS is a British supercar that can disappear in just a blink of an eye. Designed distinctively with heavy inspirations from Le Mans racecars, nearly every part of the car starting from brakes all the way up to the rear spoiler, is customizable and buyers can choose their own sweet deal. The Ultima RS sports an LT5 supercharged V8 that generates 1,200 horsepower after a slight tuning from the company.
The best part about this English supercar is that it offers a fully-manual transmission with a proper conventional clutch peddle so that the driver can enjoy the real feel of driving a supercar. Ultima RS can drag from 0-60 mph in just 2.3 seconds and can reach a deadly top speed of 250 mph.
3 Koenigsegg One:1 V8 Twin-Turbo (1,341 HP)
As interesting as the name sounds, The Koenigsegg One:1 is one of a kind hypercar. It is one of the most powerful production machines ever made by the Swedish company and the figures are nothing but mind-boggling. To start with the engine, Koenigsegg One:1 sports a massive 5.0-liter V8 twin-turbo petrol engine that can produce an insane 1341 horsepower of power output and a maximum torque output of 1011 lb-ft.
The V8 twin-turbo engine is paired with a 7-speed automatic gearbox that delivers the power through its rear-wheel-drive system. Talking about the performance numbers, the hypercar can go from 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds and can achieve a quarter-mile drag time in just 8.31 seconds. Koenigsegg One:1 has a top speed of 273 mph and runs on E85 ethanol.
2 SSC Tuatara 6.9-liter V8 Twin Turbo (1,350 HP)
Leaving behind the superfast Koenigsegg Agera RS and Bugatti Chiron in the race of the ‘world’s fastest production car’ is the SSC Tuatara hypercar. First introduced in 2011 as a concept car, the production version of the Tuatara was launched seven years later and since its inception in the hypercar market, the mighty hypercar has made its way straight up to the top.
The track machine packs an extremely 6.9-liter V8 twin-turbocharged engine that generates 1,350 horsepower and a peak torque output of 1,280 lb-ft. Unsurprisingly, the car can go from 0-60 mph in just 2.5 seconds and has been built to exceed 330 mph, although it hasn't officially reached this speed yet.
1 Koenigsseg Regera 5.0 V8 Twin-Turbo (1,489 HP)
Regera in Swedish means ‘to reign’ and that is exactly what the Koenigsegg Regera does. The Swedish hypercar is a striking machine with a blend of ultimate performance and unmatched luxury that just speaks for itself. Limited to only 80 units worldwide, Koenigsseg Regera packs a 5.0-liter V8 twin-turbo engine mated with three electric motors that go on to produce a screaming power output of 1,489 horsepower and an insane 1,475 lb-ft of torque output.
Interestingly, the car has no gears and essentially operates on a single-geared transmission. As a result, the exclusive hypercar can drag from 0-60 mph in just 2.5 seconds and a quarter-mile in 9.41 seconds. The car can reach an insane top speed of 255 mph, all credits to the V8 twin-turbo setup.