The Cheapest V8-Powered American Cars And Trucks
The V8 engine is riding off into the sunset.
One by one, car and truck models powered by the classic motor configuration are being discontinued.
Dodge’s muscle cars are going electric next year and Chevrolet Camaro is going out of production with no immediate replacement on the horizon.
The Toyota Tundra has already made a wholesale switch to turbocharged V6 powertrains, while Ram is killing the mighty 1500 TRX and its 702 hp supercharged V8 this year.
You’ll still be able to get a Ford Mustang or a Chevy Corvette with a V8 for the next few years, and they’re not going completely extinct in pickups anytime soon, but the days of them being a dime a dozen are long over.
2024 FORD MUSTANG BUYERS JUST GOTTA HAVE THAT V8
That said, there are a few vehicles left that offer the burly engines at a reasonable price, and we’ve rounded up the cheapest ones that are still on sale here.
2024 FORD MUSTANG GT
The updated 2024 Mustang GT is already on sale and comes with a six-speed manual transmission and a 5.0-liter V8 rated at 480 hp and 418 lb-ft for $44,090.
2023 DODGE CHALLENGER R/T
The 2023 Dodge Challenger R/T is available at $42,900, and has a standard six-speed manual at that price, but its 5.7-liter V8 trails the Mustang’s on horsepower at and torque at 375 hp and 410 lb-ft.
2023 GMC SAVANA AND CHEVROLET EXPRESS
If you want to start your own A-Team, the 2023 GMC Savana would be a good place to start. The ancient cargo van and its Chevrolet Express sibling can be ordered with a 6.6-liter V8 rated at 401 hp and 464 lb-ft for $41,665.
2024 CHEVROLET CAMARO LT1
The Chevrolet Camaro LT1 is the closest you can get to a stripper V8 sports car. It’s a no-frills model that sits below the Camaro SS, but shares its 6.2-liter V8 with an even 455 hp and 455 lb-ft of torque and comes with a six-speed stick for $40,395.
2023 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 WT
The 2023 Chevrolet 1500 Regular Cab with eight-foot bed in WT (Work Truck) trim is available with a 5.3-liter V8 rated at 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque for $40,335. It’s not exactly a sports car, but it can haul with that big box.
2023 FORD F-150 XL
Early next year, the updated 2024 Ford F-150 XL Regular Cab with 6.5-foot bed will come standard with a 400 hp 5.0-liter V8 and rear-wheel-drive for $38,565, but you can still get the 2023 truck with one for $38,390, if you option up from one of its lower-priced V6 offerings.
2023 RAM 1500 CLASSIC TRADESMAN
The Ram 1500 Classic is the brand’s last-generation pickup, which it’s kept around in a couple of trims as a bargain alternative to the latest model. The regular cab Tradesman with an eight-foot bed comes standard with rear-wheel-drive and a V6, but you can option it with a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 rated at 395 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque for $36,725 making it the cheapest V8-powered vehicle on sale today.
This story has been updated to add Camaro LT1 pricing
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