10 Factory Turbocharged Cars With The Most Horsepower

With modern technology evolving, and forced induction becoming more common by the day, naturally aspirated engines are becoming scarcer than ever. While this is devastating news for hardcore auto enthusiasts, it allows automakers to squeeze more power out of smaller engines. One of the best examples is the refreshed Toyota GR Yaris, which has more than 300 horsepower coming from its turbocharged 1.6-liter three-cylinder engine. But that’s only the start.

Recently, Koenigsegg announced the world’s most powerful three-cylinder engine, called the Tiny Friendly Giant, which generates 1,700 horsepower and 2,581 pound-feet of torque. Not witchcraft. Not sorcery. But rather, turbocharged technology

Hot hatches and compact cars aside, supercharged and turbocharged, and even plug-in hybrid supercars and hypercars are far more powerful than what the world thought was possible. For this list, the spotlight is on the most powerful turbocharged cars ever made.

In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including Top Gear, and Motor Trend. These mighty turbocharged cars are ranked based on maximum horsepower figures provided by manufacturers.

10 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport

Horsepower: 1,183 hp

The Bugatti Veyron is one of the most important cars of all time. In April 2005, the base model Veyron reached a top speed of 253.8 mph, stealing the title of the world’s fastest car from the legendary McLaren F1. However, Bugatti wasn’t quite done with Veyron, and introduced the even madder Super Sport in 2010.

Performance Specifications

(Specs sourced from Bugatti)

Using the same W-16 from the Veyron, the Veyron Super Sport had more power, went on a diet to weigh 4,470 pounds, and injected itself with an unhealthy amount of carbon fiber. As a result, the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport became the world’s fastest car in 2010 with a 267.86 mph top speed.

Other Impressive Feats

• 0.348 aerodynamic coefficient
• 9.7-second quarter-mile
• 100-millisecond shift time between gears

9 Hennessey Venom GT

Horsepower: 1,244 hp

Nowadays, Hennessey is best known for its over-the-top power-obsessed creations like its Tesla-dominating 708-horsepower Chevrolet C8 Corvette. That said, Hennessey makes its bespoke supercars too, of which the Venom GT was the one that caught everyone’s attention first.

Performance Specifications

(Specs sourced from Hennessey)

Many consider the Hennessey Venom GT as the ultimate American supercar. Despite its Lotus-resembling looks, the Hennessey Venom GT sports a twin-turbo V-8, based on a LS2, that generates well over 1,000 horsepower. As a result, the Venom GT’s top speed is even more impressive than the aforementioned Veyron Super Sport.

Other Impressive Feats

• 0-200 mph in 14.51 seconds
• 9.92-second quarter-mile at 163 mph
• 2,732-pound curb weight

8 SSC Ultimate Aero TT

Horsepower: 1,287 hp

Founded by Jerod Shelby, the carmaker Shelby Super Cars, or SSC for short, specializes in creating low-volume high-performance vehicles that push the envelope. In the early 2000s, SSC unveiled its first product, the Ultimate Aero which featured a supercharged V-8 based on one of the greatest American V-8 engines ever made, the LS1.

Performance Specifications

(Specs sourced from Top Gear & Motor Trend)

A few years later, SSC improved the Ultimate Aero, and fitted it with a twin-turbocharged V-8 engine that produced far more than 1,000 hp. As a result, the SSC Ultimate Aero TT was faster than the record-holding Bugatti Veyron. On top of having more than 1,000 horsepower, the SSC Ultimate Aero TT had a drag coefficient of 0.367, as well as some high-end aerodynamic features such as an air brake.

Other Impressive Feats

• 0-300 kph (186mph) in 15.1 seconds
• 2,8000-pound curb weight
• 9.9-second 0-60 mph

7 Koenigsegg Agera RS

Horsepower: 1,341 hp

Swedish hypercar maker, Koenigsegg, makes some of the most sought-after hypercars ever made, and the Agera RS is one of the most recognizable. Complimenting its aggressive aerodynamic design is an ultra-powerful twin-turbo V-8 that generates 1,341 horsepower when fitted with the 1MW engine upgrade.

Performance Specifications

(Specs sourced from Koenigsegg)

In 2019, the Koenigsegg Agera RS went from a standstill to 400 kph, and back to a standstill in just 33.29 seconds; breaking the Bugatti Chiron’s record at the time. Not just that, but the Koenigsegg Agera RS is one of the fastest Koenigsegg supercars ever made, and with its 277.87 mph top speed, it dethroned Bugatti again. Unfortunately, only 25 Agera RS models exist in the real world, making it one of the rarest cars on this list.

Other Impressive Feats

• Total downforce of 485 kg at 250 kph
• 189 kg engine weight
• Lightweight carbon fiber central-locking wheels

6 Koenigsegg CC850

Horsepower: 1,385 hp

The Koenigsegg CC850 is hands-down one of the coolest cars ever made. With styling inspired by the CC8S from the early 2000s, a unique gearbox that allows you to choose whether you want a gated 6-speed manual transmission or a 9-speed automatic, and a leather and carbon fiber-infused cockpit. In essence, the Koenigsegg CC850 is the most powerful manual production car money can buy,

Performance Specifications

(Specs sourced from Koenigsegg)

The CC850 is also one of the very few cars that can alter its power output depending on what fuel you feed it. With gasoline, the Koenigsegg CC850 has 1,185 horsepower available, but when fed E85, that number increases to 1,385 horsepower. Just like many other Koenigsegg models, the CC850 is limited to 70 road-going examples.

Other Impressive Feats

• 1:1 power-to-weight ratio
• 8,500 rpm redline
• Analog gauge cluster (Chronocluster)

5 Koenigsegg Regera

Horsepower: 1,479 hp

The Koenigsegg Regera follows suit to its Swedish siblings by having a mid-mounted twin-turbo V-8, but is more powerful due to having three electric motors assisting its internal combustion engine. Another unique feature that the Regera has is a single-speed gearbox.

Performance Specifications

(Specs sourced from Koenigsegg)

As of writing this article, the Koenigsegg Regera holds the record for the shortest time for any production car to reach 400 kph (249 mph) from a standstill, and slow back down to zero. That said, the Regera focuses on comfort too, with luxury features like Android Auto, an induction phone charger, two cupholders, carbon bucket seats with memory foam, and a reverse camera.

Other Impressive Feats

• 0-400 kph (249 mph) time of 28.81 seconds
• Removable hardtop roof
• Rear-wheel steering

4 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport

Horsepower: 1,577 hp

As of writing this article, the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ is the world’s fastest car with a top speed of 304.773 mph. The main differences between the Chiron Super Sport and the 300+ are the removal of the electronic speed governor, and a few different cooling elements and aerodynamic changes.

Performance Specifications

(Specs sourced from Bugatti)

That, however, does not take away any praise from the so-called “standard” Bugatti Chiron Super Sport and its W-16 which houses four turbochargers. The Chiron Super Sport has 1,517 horsepower at bay, and can reach 273 mph before hitting the limiter. It’s wild to think that, nearly 20 years later, Bugatti still utilizes the same engine philosophy it did with the revered Veyron.

Other Impressive Feats

• Front fender vents inspired by Bugatti EB110
• Unique Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires designed for the Chiron Super Sport

3 Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut

Horsepower: 1,578 hp

For the time being, the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut is Koenigsegg’s flagship V-8-powered hypercar. While the normal Jesko is a track weapon, the Jesko Absolut’s top priority is speed, and nothing else, hence its streamlined body style.

Performance Specifications

(Specs sourced from Koenigsegg)

Instead of having a gargantuan rear wing, the Absolut has two fins for high-speed stability, an elongated rear end, dished rear wheels, underbody flaps, and a maximum downforce of just 150 kg (331 lbs). Couple that with nearly 1,600 horsepower, and Koenigsegg claims the Jesko Absolut should have a top speed of more than 310 mph.

Other Impressive Feats

• 0.278 drag coefficient
• 8,500 rpm redline
• World’s lightest V8 crankshaft, which weighs just 12.5 kg (27.56 lbs)

2 SSC Tuatara

Horsepower: 1,750 hp

The SSC Tuatara is the successor to the aforementioned Ultimate Aero. The Tuatara retains a classic American V-8 engine with two turbochargers attached to it, but this time around, it’s much more powerful. On 91 octane. the Tuatara has 1,350 horsepower, but with E85, it has 1,750 horsepower to play with.

Performance Specifications

(Specs sourced from SSC North America)

The SSC Tuatara isn’t just one of the world’s most powerful cars, but it’s one of the fastest cars ever made with a near-300-mph top speed. Yet, the SSC team still outfitted the Tuatara with some luxury amenities like a touchscreen infotainment display, rearview camera, premium sound system, and side cameras.

Other Impressive Feats

• 0.279 drag coefficient
• 8,800 rpm redline
• >100-millisecond shift time between gears

1 Hennessey Venom F5

Horsepower: 1,817 hp

The most powerful turbocharged car in the world is the Hennessy Venom F5. From the team that brought you the Venom GT, and countless other overpowered vehicles, the Venom F5 has a twin-turbo V-8, called ‘Fury’ that makes more than 1,800 horsepower without the assistance of any electric motors.

Performance Specifications

(Specs sourced from Hennessey)

On the inside, the Venom F5 screams race car with a carbon fiber yoke steering wheel, F1-inspired digital gauge cluster, and carbon fiber bucket seats with minimal padding.

Just a few months ago, the track-focused Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution set a new production car record at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) with a time of 2:10.90, beating the McLaren P1’s time by seven seconds. As of writing this article, the Hennessey Venom F5 still needs to prove its true performance potential, but all

Other Impressive Feats

• 8,500 rpm
• 0.39 drag coefficient
• Carbon fiber monocoque chassis that weighs 190 lbs