The Last V8-Powered American Cars, SUVs And Trucks
For the past 110 years since the Cadillac L-head engine debuted in 1914, American car shoppers could’ve had a V8.
But they might not be able to much longer.
The shift to more efficient small-displacement engines, hybrids and electric motors continues and V8s are disappearing from dealerships.
The classic engine type is hanging on by a thread, however, and there are a few cars, SUVs and light duty trucks from the major U.S. automakers that still offer it.
CADILLAC CT5-V BLACKWING
It’s fitting that you can still get a V8-powered Cadillac sedan, and how. The CT5-V Blackwing comes with a 668 hp supercharged 6.2-liter V8 and has a top speed of more than 200 mph.
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CADILLAC ESCALADE
Cadillac’s flagship model also carries the V8 flag with either a 420 hp 6.2-liter V8 or the 682 hp supercharged 6.2-liter V8 in the high performance Escalade-V.
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CHEVROLET CORVETTE
The latest Chevrolet Corvette may have moved its engine from the front to the back, but it’s still a V8. In fact, it offers several. There’s the Stingray’s 495 hp 6.2-liter V8 — which is hybridized to 655 hp in the E-Ray — the Z06’s 670 hp 5.5-liter V8 and, well, we’re not sure. Chevrolet hasn’t said what’s in the engine bay of the new ZR1 being revealed on July 25th, but it sure sounds like it has eight cylinders.
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CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
The Chevrolet Silverado EV is on sale now, but you can still get Chevy’s full-size truck with a V8. The Silverado 1500 is currently offered with a 355 hp 5.3-liter V8 or a 420 hp V8.
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CHEVROLET TAHOE/SUBURBAN
The Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban are based on the same platform as the Silverado 1500 and shares its engine options, with the 355 hp 5.3-liter V8 and 420 hp 6.2-liter V8 available in various trims.
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DODGE DURANGO
It’s “Last Call” for the V8-powered Dodge Durango, but you’ll be able to buy one through the end of 2024 with either a 475 hp 392-cubic-inch Hemi V8 or a 710 hp 6.2-liter Hellcat V8.
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FORD F-150
Most Ford F-150s are sold with turbocharged V6 engines these days, and the all-electric F-150 Lightning is also available, but it keeps the V8 fire burning with an optional 400 hp Coyote 5.0-liter V8 and the 720 hp Carnivore supercharged 5.2-liter V8 in the Raptor R.
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FORD MUSTANG
The V8-powered Dodge Challenger and Chevrolet Camaro are likely gone for good, but the Ford Mustang is powering into the future with eight pistons. The Ford Mustang GT and Mustang Dark Horse both come with the iconic 5.0-liter V8 while the upcoming $325,000 Mustang GTD will feature a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 with at least 800 hp.
GMC SIERRA 1500
Like its platform-twin, the Silverado 1500, the Sierra 1500 continues to be available with either a 355 hp 5.3-liter V8 or a 420 hp V8.
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GMC YUKON
Ditto for the GMC Yukon, which is the Chevrolet Tahoe’s cousin and can be ordered with the 355 hp 5.3-liter V8 or 420 hp 6.2-liter V8.
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee lost its V8 last year, but the larger Grand Cherokee L continued to be available with the 357 hp 5.7-liter engine into 2024. The option is being discontinued for 2025.
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JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON 392
The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 was expected to be one of the brand’s last V8-powered models and out of production already, but the 475 hp off-road SUV is so popular that it decided to keep it around until next year … at least.
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RAM 1500 CLASSIC
The latest generation Ram 1500 is no longer offered with a V8, but the Ram 1500 Classic that dates back to 2009 remains in production as a budget truck option and is available with a 395 hp 5.7-liter Hemi V8
