Fastest V6-Powered Cars Ever Made: The Top 10

The V6 engines have been around since 1906; the first prototype was built by Marmon Motor Car Company but did not reach production. In 1918, Buick produced another prototype, but the engine again did not make it into production. However, Delahaye produced the first V6, a 3.2-liter DOHC (dual overhead camshaft) engine, and installed it in the Type 44 model.

Post-V6 engines saw the light of day in the 1950s Lancia Aurelia. Post that, it has been quite popular, even used in motorsport with DTM and now even in Formula 1. Nowadays, V6 engines have been taking the place of V8 engines in the American car market, thanks to strict emission norms.

Companies are pushing V6 motors with turbocharging that make ultimate power. The biggest example of this is the use of the twin-turbo V6 engine in Ford’s flagship supercar, the Ford GT. The car is so capable that it offers brilliant performance in various endurance races, and it beat several V8 engine models there.

FAQs

What V6 cars are the fastest?

The McLaren Artura, Nissan GT-R Nismo, Acura NSX Type S, Ford GT, and Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid are among the top 5 fastest V6 cars ever made.

What is the fastest stock V6?

The fastest car with a stock V6 engine is undeniably the Nissan GT-R Nismo, which sprints from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.9 seconds. It has a top speed of 205 mph.

Is a 6-cylinder faster than a V6?

From the perspective of performance, inline-6-cylinder engines usually make more torque at lower speeds than V6s. And the torque plays a major role in giving the car an instant throttle. Furthermore, they are also quite silent compared to a V6.

Another very special car on this list is the Nissan GT-R, which is an almost 16-year-old car, but it has been beating several supercars that come at double the price of it. The list contains cars that are either too old to be considered or might have been discontinued by now. However, we have also created a list of the fastest V6 cars in 2023. It contains all the latest V6 cars that you can buy in 2023.

So V6 means fast, especially when it gets blessed with a turbo or two, and in this article, we have made a list of the top 17 fastest V6 cars as of now. So without further delay, let’s have a look at the cars. 

 17. 2023  Kia Stinger GT2

Affordable car maker Kia cannot be ignored. Its Kia Stinger GT2 AWD is such a phenomenon that it not only comes at a great price, making it one of the cheapest V6 compact sedans but also presents trustworthy performance. Brought to you by a 3.3L twin-turbocharged V6 engine, it makes sense by delivering 368 HP and 376 LB-FT of torque. It runs 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds (with AWD). The Stinger GT2’s top speed is 149 mph. It costs you $54,065.

The compact sports sedan with hatchback-level utility brings an entertaining performance. With refined interiors, a sporty appearance, Brembo brakes, launch control, and adaptive suspensions to satiate the hunger for spirited racing. It also comes with heated and ventilated front seats and upgraded LED headlights.

 16. 2023  Nissan Z 

This is the first of the two Nissan cars here. We are talking about the Nissan Z; we do not need to tell you about the second one. At a time when sports cars cost too much, the Nissan Z makes very sense with its 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6 engine, which produces 400 HP and 350 LB-FT of torque. With an optional 9-speed automatic gearbox, it performs 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds. The Nissan Z’s top speed is 155 mph. The car is priced at $32,000

Its cornering grip is commendable and never lets you feel lacking in terms of performance or that instant throttle you’d be searching for. Standing out from the crowd, the cockpit keeps you updated with modern tech and puts all the controls within your reach. Even if that is not enough, it can be your daily driver thanks to the comfortable ride.

15. 2023    Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe

Probably the first Mercedes-AMG car and surely the first coupe SUV on our list, the AMG GLC 43 Coupe The best way to understand this machine is that it combines the practicality of a sedan with an SUV structure. Plus, snarky performance from a 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6 engine is good. It makes 385 HP and 384 LB-FT of torque and runs 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds. It has a top speed of 155 mph. The AMG GLC43 Coupe’s price is $69,350.

An affordable performance SUV from Mercedes-AMG surely impacts with its sport-tuned suspensions, all-wheel drive system, and upgraded interior. With modern-looking tech and infotainment systems, we can never miss the supreme technology Mercedes puts in their cars. To make driving more secure, you can opt for a driver-assistive package that brings adaptive cruise control, evasive steering assist, and more advanced driving aids.

14. 2022  Audi S6

The Audi S6 is the performance version of Audi’s bread-and-butter-winning midsize sports sedan category. The S6 comes with a 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V6 making 444 hp and 442 lb-ft of torque with a 0-60 time of 4.4 seconds, and an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. All this can be had for $74,800.

The S6 comes with a premium interior offering power-adjustable heated front row S Sport seats and mood lighting, and in 2022 it will offer carbon twill structure as an optional extra on the interior. Other 2022 model updates include rear-side airbags and a tire pressure monitoring system as standard. Additionally, there is a new 21-inch wheel in the black-optic package as an optional extra.

13. 2021  Audi RS5

The Audi RS 5 does get a few new visual items for the 2022 model year, but in terms of performance, it gets a 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V6 that makes 444 hp and 442 lb-ft of torque, which is good enough for a 0-60 time of 3.5 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph with the option of increasing it to 174 mph with the Dynamic Plus Package. With a price of $78,995, it offers the most bang for your buck.

The Audi RS 5 last came with updates in the 2021 model year, which also brought in an Ascari Edition, which was limited to 25 units for the coupe, and it came with its own unique paint, wheels, interior, and quite a bit of carbon fiber. However, the Audi RS 5 can also be optioned in with carbon fiber on the exterior, interior, and even the engine cover if you would like it. For 2022, the RS 5 comes with two new optional packages: RS Design packages and Bronze Design packages.

12. 2022  Genesis G70 

Who else does not want to have a luxury car or luxury sedan on a budget? Genesis is the best for them in our opinion. Its Genesis G70 3.3T not only meets all the criteria of a cheap luxury sedan but also treats you very well in terms of speed. Powered by a 3.3L twin-turbocharged V6 engine, it shuffles 365 HP and 376 LB-FT of torque, making it run 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds. The top speed is 167 mph. The latest G70 3.3T price is $46,025.

Also famous as the Korean Bentley, the Genesis is known for offering beautifully crafted cabins, agile handling, top-of-the-class comfort, and nicely crafted technology in its infotainment. But the 3.3T version allows sport suspensions, performance brakes, leather upholstery, and automatic wipers.

11. 2023  Cadillac CT5-V

We begin with an American midsize luxury sedan, the Cadillac CT5-V. Its most demonic version is Blackwing. However, the CT5-V is not less than that. Power packed by a 3.0L turbocharged V6 engine, it produces 360 HP and 405 LB-FT of torque. With such motivation, it goes from 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds. The CT5-V’s top speed is 168 mph, and it costs $52,890 to own brand new.

The interior, touched by full luxury accents, makes you the king of the road. With full-fledged tech, launch control, and an enhanced traction system, the CT5-V steps ahead of every other variant. It comes with 19-inch wheels supplied with summer performance tires.

10. 2023  Porsche Macan GTS

If you are someone searching for the fastest Macan SUV, the Macan GTS is the one. Packed with an impactful 2.9L twin-turbo V6 engine, it fetches you 434 HP and 405 LB-FT of torque. It might seem like a little figure, but the lightweight chassis and super-sporty driving feel make the GTS hit 0-60 in 3.5 seconds—that is way faster than many sports cars. The Porsche Macan GTS’ top speed is 169 mph. The recently launched Macan GTS’s price is $84,350.

Since the GTS is the top spec of this Porsche SUV, it provides you with a leather interior with heated front seats. The compact sports SUV is seriously fun to drive since it greets you with well-coordinated controls, good visibility, more power, and appealing looks, making it different from other SUVs. With the Sports Chrono Package, one gets additional driving modes and a launch control facility.

9.  2021  Jaguar F-Type R-Dynamic

The Jaguar F-Type is no doubt among the best-looking sports cars in our opinion. It is also fast. The F-Type R-Dynamic shows its dynamic nature with a V6 engine. Its 3.0L supercharged V6 engine produced 380 HP and 339 LB-FT of torque, making it one of the fastest F-Type variants back then. It went from 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds while running at a top speed of 177 mph. The Jaguar F-Type R-Dynamic compact coupe was priced at $82,950.

Ahead of its drop-dead gorgeous figure, its classical V6 engine ensured a thrilling exhaust note. With standard AWD, 20-inch wheels, and active exhaust with center-mounted tailpipes, the R-Dynamic coupe was an offbeat vehicle. The Jaguar F-Type P380 came with unique styling both inside and out.

8. 2022  Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid

The Porsche Panamera has been around since 2010 and has gotten a hybrid model as well. The Panamera 4S E Hybrid gets a 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V6 paired to an electric motor and makes 562 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque (combined). The full-size plug-in hybrid sedan does 0-60 in 3.5 seconds and has a top speed of 185 mph. Which is what you expect from a $124,650 performance sedan.

For the 2022 model year, Porsche has improved the Panamera, not only in its infotainment and other technology features but also in its all-electric driving range, which has now increased to 39 miles from 18 miles thanks to a larger 17.9 kWh battery pack. Along with this, the Panamera 4S E-Hybrid is the only plug-in hybrid model on the list.

7. 2021  Lotus Evora GT

The Lotus Evora GT is a compact luxury coupe from the U.K., even though Lotus recently discontinued it. It used a Toyota-sourced 3.5-liter Supercharged V6 which makes 416 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque. Lotus, with its lightweight sports car building practices, tuned this car to do 0-60 in 3.8 seconds and have a top speed of 188 mph.

The Lotus Evora GT was an improvement on other Lotus cars made until the time the Evora GT was released, as it not only offered good performance but also a finished interior with leather and microsuede upholstery with metal finishings and a touchscreen system that came with Apple CarPlay as standard and free of charge, unlike the barebones sports car interior found in the Elise.

6.  2022  Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio

The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is one of the fastest compact sports sedans with a V6 engine; its competition, the BMW M3, comes with an Inline-6. The Giulia Quadrifoglio gets a 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V6 making 505 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque with a 0-60 time of 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 191 mph, all at a base MSRP of $81,855, making it worth the money you spend, especially as you can take the family along with you.

The Giulia Quadrifoglio’s V6 is unique as its engine’s origins can be traced back to Ferrari, and even the turbos are mounted the same way. The results are tremendous, with 505 hp on tap. However, it’s not only the engine that is the center of attention; the interior of the Giulia Quadrifoglio features leather and Alcantara surfaces with colored stitching, along with the option to get Recaro’s Carbon Fiber racing seats, which can give you a race car-like driving experience.

5. 2022  Acura NSX 

The NSX is another iconic name. Originally called the Honda NSX, in the United States it is under the Acura division. The latest NSX Type S, however, is a hybrid featuring a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 with three electric motors making 573 hp and 476 lb-ft of torque, resulting in a 2.9-second 0-60 time and a 191 mph top speed.

The compact luxury coupe is limited to just 350 examples in the U.S. and marks the end of the second generation of the NSX. The NSX Type S set a production lap car record at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Circuit with a time of 1 minute, 32.784 seconds.

4.  2022  Nissan GT-R Nismo

The Nissan GT-R has been around on the market since 1969, called the Skyline GT-R; however, it is the R34 model that is the most desired and has earned the name Godzilla. The Current R35 carries the “Godzilla” nickname in performance with a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V6 making 600 hp and 481 lb-ft of torque in its Nismo version, giving a 0-60 time of 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 198.8 mph, making this the second fastest V6-engined car on our list.

Apart from being the fastest V6-engined car ever made, it is also one of the fastest Nissan cars ever made. For the 2022 model year, the Nissan GT-R Nismo is getting a Special Edition, which will feature 20-inch black painted wheels with red accents, a carbon fiber hood, and a special stealth gray exterior color paint; however, the engine will be the same as the standard version.

3. 2022  McLaren Artura

McLaren took inspiration from electric sports cars, or EV hypercars, and made the Artura. Not a fully electric supercar, but powered by a 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6 engine juiced with a 7.4 kWh battery pack. This hybrid system makes 671 HP and 531 LB-FT of torque and pushes it to sprint ridiculously fast, doing 0-60 mph in 2.6 seconds only. The McLaren Artura’s top speed is 205 mph. It has a price tag of $237,500.

The fastest V6 car on our list is the new plug-in hybrid sports car from McLaren. Its excellent ride quality is truly mesmerizing in its class. Plus, the carbon ceramic brakes, sports seats, navigation system, and adaptive suspension dampers are the basic equipment. Going for the TechLux option brings dark titanium interior components.

2. 1993  Jaguar XJ220

Iconic is the name of this car. Jaguar came out with a 6.2-liter Jaguar V12 engine, but that was for the concept; the production version saw a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 that made 542 hp and 475 lb-ft of torque, could do 0-60 in 3.6 seconds, and had a top speed of 213 mph. Which is very good for a car that was made from 1992 to 1994.

When developing the XJ220, Jaguar was in a joint venture with TWR called JaguarSport Ltd., and specifically for the XJ220, it formed a new company called Project XJ220 Ltd. specifically to develop and build the car. As the XJ220 was designed to be light and to meet the latest emissions regulations, the 3.5-liter V6 from Austin Rover was first used in two Jaguar race cars, making it perfect for the XJ220. It was also designed by a Cosworth engineer, which is a way of guaranteeing its performance.

1. 2004  Ford GT

The Le Mans-winning Ford GT40 came with a V8, as did the 2004 Ford GT models. However, it’s the latest version. The current Ford GT supercar comes with a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine making 647 hp in its first series and 660 hp in its second series and will do a 0-60 time of 3.0 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 10.8 seconds. The midsize sports coupe will top off at 216 mph in V-Max mode, which is the highest top-speed V6 in production and the fastest Ford has made to date.

There is also the track-only Ford GT MkII, which makes 700 hp and is the most expensive new Ford available at $1.2 million. For the 2022 model year, Ford has already released the Alan Mann Heritage Edition, which features race-ed paint with Gold stripes, and the Holman Moody Heritage Edition, which is a tribute to the 1966 Le Mans win and comes in Gold Paint with Red Accents.