Summary

  • The availability of 700+ horsepower cars has increased significantly in recent years, with a wide variety of options to choose from.
  • While these high-performance vehicles may not be affordable for everyone, there are some options that are genuinely attainable.
  • The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye, McLaren 720S, and Aston Martin DBS Superleggera are among the top performers in the 700+ horsepower club.

The 700+ horsepower club is still pretty exclusive, and a decade ago, these figures were unattainable for most. Nowadays, though, it seems every other wagon, car, or SUV is getting more powerful by the year, and 700 horsepower is starting to become more common than ever. If you set your goal of buying a 700+ horsepower car today, then the list of vehicles you may end up having to pick from could look a lot like an eclectic mix of different styles of cars, with wildly varying price tags, styles, engine displacement, and levels of tech.

Whether 700 horsepower is necessary is another topic altogether, and vehicles of this performance caliber are certainly not to everyone's pocket. It will most likely boil down to the price of the vehicle, in most cases anyway, but rest assured that some of the vehicles on the list are genuinely attainable, and even if most aren’t, the sheer variety of choices you have today is quite impressive.

Updated 22 August 2023: We are adding a few more cars with over 700 horsepower that are still on sale and can be had as brand-new models.

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15 RAM 1500 TRX

702 Horsepower

Blue Ram TRX
Stellantis

What happens when you take Dodge's 6.2-liter, supercharged, Hellcat V-8 and put it in a RAM truck? You get the mighty RAM 1500 TRX. The once-humble, American workhorse looks like the result of steroid abuse, with mad styling, all-terrain tires, bespoke, off-road suspension, and a symphony of pushrod V-8 mayhem and supercharger whine.

Specifications

Engine

6.2-liter supercharged V-8

Horsepower

702 horsepower

Torque

650 pound-feet

Weight

6,349 pounds

0-62 mph

4.5 seconds

Top Speed

118 mph

Base Price

$106,445

In this application, the Hellcat engine "only" produces 702 horsepower and 650 pound-feet (882 Nm), but that's still enough to propel the 6,349-pound (2,880 kg) behemoth to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.5 seconds. The top speed is limited to 118 mph (190 km/h), but that has more to do with the engine's thirst than anything else.

14 McLaren 720S

710 horsepower

Yellow 2021 McLaren 720S
McLaren Newsroom

Carrying forward the legacy of the sinfully fast and cutting-edge McLaren MP4-12C, the McLaren 720S is one of the quickest and scariest supercars on sale today. Powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 producing 710 horsepower and 568-pound feet of torque, the 720S is now one of its mid-range offerings, slotting in between the 570S and the extreme track-honed Senna.

Specifications

Engine

4.0-liter Twin-Turbo V-8

Horsepower

710 horsepower

Torque

568 pound-feet

Weight

3,139 pounds

0-60 mph

2.6 seconds

Top Speed

212 mph

Base Price

$301,500

With a 0-60 mph time of 2.6 seconds and 100 mph coming up in as little as 5.2 seconds, calling the 720S a fast car is an understatement of the highest order. The fast-shifting dual-clutch gearbox and all that power being channeled through the rear wheels mean the 720S is a handful even for skilled drivers.

13 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera

715 Horsepower

A brown 2019 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera
Aston Martin

V12-powered Grand Tourers are a dying bread that hails back to the glory days of internal combustion tech and very few companies do GTs like Aston Martin. The British marque's latest flagship is the 2022 DBS Superleggera, powered by a glorious, 5.2-liter, twin-turbo V-12 engine that makes up to 770 horsepower.

Specifications

Engine

5.2-liter Twin-Turbo V-12

Horsepower

715 horsepower

Torque

663 pound-feet

Weight

4,100 pounds

0-60 mph

3.4 seconds

Top Speed

211 mph

Base Price

$333,686

Most of the 664 pound-feet (900 Nm are available from as little as 1,800 RPM. It's no surprise then, this luxurious GT is capable of hitting 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, on to a 211-mph (340 km/h) top speed even without a conventional launch control system at its disposal. The price for this distinguished Brit starts at $333,686, which certainly isn't a bargain.

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12 Ferrari Purosangue

725 Horsepower

Ferrari Purosangue
Ferrari

With the SUV craze going strong, more and more manufacturers are jumping on the bandwagon. For better or worse, times finally caught up with Ferrari. This resulted in the Italian brand introducing its first high-riding model - the Purosangue. Ferrari built the high-performance SUV out of pure necessity and insists we call it an "FUV" - Ferrari Utility Vehicle.

Specifications

Engine

6.5-liter V-12

Horsepower

725 horsepower

Torque

528 pound-feet

Weight

4,482 pounds

0-62 mph

3.1 seconds

Top Speed

193 mph

Base Price

$398,350

Lamborghini - Ferrari's arch-rival - may be in the business of making high-riding models for much longer, but Ferrari's Purosangue dwarfs the Sant'Agata model in terms of specifications. Its 6.5-liter, naturally-aspirated V-12 packs 725 horsepower and 528 pound-feet (716 Nm). An eight-speed, DCT unit sends power to all four wheels, resulting in a 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) time of 3.1 seconds and a top speed of 193 mph (310 km/h).

11 Mazzanti Eventra Pura

751 Horsepower

Mazzanti is the youngest company on the list and one of the less-known, but it still makes some fast machinery. The company’s second model, the Evantra, came out in 2018, and since, has had a few versions. The 2021 Mazzanti Evantra Pura is the most recent addition, and in addition to the bonkers styling and suicide, butterfly doors, it features a mid-mounted, supercharged, Chevrolet, LT2 V-8.

Specifications

Engine

6.2-liter supercharged V-8

Horsepower

751 horsepower

Torque

671 pound-feet

Weight

2,844 lbs

0-60 mph

2.9

Top Speed

223+ mph

Base Price

$1.49 million

As the name suggests, the Evantra Pura (Pure) is meant to offer the purest of driving experiences, which is why, unlike other versions of the car, it comes with a seven-speed manual. A seven-speed sequential is also available. The body is entirely made of carbon fiber and even though the chassis is steel, the car weighs under 3,000 pounds, with a 43/57 weight distribution.

10 McLaren 765 LT

765 Horsepower

McLaren 765LT
McLaren

Rumors that McLaren's 720 and 765 series are being discontinued are, apparently, not true as they are still listed on the official McLaren website where they can be configured. The 765 LT is, essentially, a more hardcore variant of the 720S. The same 4.0-liter, twin-turbo V-8 with flat-plane crankshaft now puts out 765 horsepower and 590 pound-feet (800 Nm).

Specifications

Engine

4.0-liter twin-turbo V-18

Horsepower

765 horsepower

Torque

590 pound-feet

Weight

2,952 lbs

0-60 mph

2.7-seconds

Top Speed

205 mph

Base Price

$358,000

Power is routed through a seven-speed SSG transmission and a brake-biased, open differential. Despite being rear-wheel-drive only, the McLaren 765LT manages a 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) time of 2.7 seconds on to a limited top speed of 205 mph (330 km/h).

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9 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye

797 Horsepower

A parked Dodge Charger SRT Redeye Jailbreak
Mecum

Back in 2015 when Dodge announced the Challenger Hellcat, people thought it was part of an elaborate prank of some sort played by Dodge. And rightfully so because they were promising to offer a 700+ horsepower muscle car from the factory for around $60,000. But, the joke's on them because it was true, and boy did Dodge change the game with this one! Powering the Dodge Challenger Hellcat is a 6.2-liter, supercharged, Hemi V-8 that produces 707 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 649 pound-feet of torque.

Specifications

Engine

6.2-liter HEMI V-8

Horsepower

797 horsepower

Torque

707 pound-feet

Weight

4,575 pounds

0-60 mph

3.4 seconds

Top Speed

204 mph

Base Price

$78,595

Not long after, the four-door Charger got the same treatment. In 2019, Dodge decided this wasn't enough and introduced the Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye. The same supercharged, pushrod V-8 now produced 797 horsepower and 707 pound-feet (958 Nm) for even more tire-slaying capabilities and a 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.4 seconds. Fuel economy is just as abysmal at 13 city and 22 highway MPG, but who cares?

8 Dodge Challenger SRT Redeye

797 Horsepower

A silver Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye
Dodge

Back in 2019, Stellantis decided that the Challenger Hellcat wasn’t fast enough. Enter the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye. Just like the Charger Hellcat Redeye, power from the 6.2-liter, supercharged V-8 rose to 797 horsepower from the initial 707. Granted it needs high-octane fuel to reach that figure, but the fact that Dodge is selling a stock car with all that power for $76,430 is simply astonishing.

Specifications

Engine

6.2-liter HEMI V-8

Horsepower

797 horsepower

Torque

707 pound-feet

Weight

4,443 pounds

0-60 mph

3.7 seconds

Top Speed

203 mph

Base Price

$76,430

The torque figures stand at 707 pound-feet (958 Nm) and the whole setup is exclusively mated to an eight-speed, automatic transmission sending power to the rear wheels. This car was practically designed for the drag strip, with 0-60 mph coming up in just 3.4 seconds if you get it right, and completing the standing quarter-mile distance in 11.8 seconds at 125 mph. With enough room, you can reach the 203 mph (326 km/h) top speed.

7 Lamborghini Sian

808 Horsepower

3/4 view 2020 Lamborghini Sian FKP 37
Lamborghini 

The Aventador is officially dead, which is as good a time as any for Lamborghini to introduce its first hybrid supercar. The Lamborghini Sian was first introduced as a concept in 2019 but made an official debut in September 2022. Underneath, we still have the same Aventador bones from 12 years ago.

Specifications

Engine

6.5-liter N/A V-12

Horsepower

808 horsepower

Torque

531 pound-feet

Weight

3,516 lbs

0-60 mph

2.7-seconds

Top Speed

221 mph

Base Price

$3.7 million

The 6.5-liter, naturally-aspirated V-12 is still here, but it now makes 774 horsepower on its own. The first hybrid Lambo also has a supercapacitor and a small electric motor integrated into the ISR, automated, manual transmission. This brings the total output to 808 raging, Italian horses. Production is limited with 63 coupes and 19 roadsters of the Sian FKP 37 being built.

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6 Lamborghini Revuelto

814 Horsepower

orange 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto
Lamborghini 

Lamborghini’s Aventador was on sale since 2011 and a replacement was long overdue. In 2020, we got the limited-edition, Lamborghini Sian FKP 37, which served as a stepping stone from the Aventador to the new Revuelto. Under the fighter-jet-inspired body, we get a new, all-carbon-fiber monocoque, resulting in 10 percent less weight and better stiffness than the Aventador’s chassis. We still get a naturally-aspirated, 6.5-liter V-12, but now as part of a PHEV drivetrain with three, synchronous, permanent-magnet motors.

Specifications

Engine

6.5-liter V-12 + 3 e-Motors

Horsepower

814 horsepower

Torque

595 pound-feet

Weight

3,907 lbs

0-60 mph

2.4 seconds

Top Speed

217 mph

Base Price

$700,000

Thanks to the 3.8 kWh battery, you can drive a staggering 6.2 miles (10 km), purely on electricity. The curb weight of 3,907 pounds (1,772 kg) may seem like a lot, but considering the complex, hybrid drivetrain, engineers have managed to keep the weight relatively low.

5 Ferrari 812 Competizione

819 Horsepower

Silver Ferrari 812 Competizione
Ferrari

Regardless of the version, Ferrari's 812 easily breaks the 700-horsepower barrier. With that said, the Maranello brand must have received lots of complaints that the F12 Berlinetta was slow and not sharp enough to drive because that's the only reasonable justification to explain the existence of the Ferrari 812 Competizione.

Specifications

Engine

6.5-liter N/A V-12

Horsepower

819 horsepower

Torque

523 pound-feet

Weight

3,278 lbs

0-60 mph

2.7-seconds

Top Speed

211 mph

Base Price

$601,567

It is an evolution of the 812 Superfast, but all the incremental changes come together to deliver an experience that's several notches above, and that's as high a praise as any. The 6.5-liter naturally-aspirated V-12 engine now produces 819 horsepower, which is an increase of 30 horsepower over the standard car. The peak torque figures stand at 523 pound-feet. Power is channeled to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox which lends it a 0-60 mph time of just 2.7 seconds and a top speed of 211 mph (340 km/h).

4 Ferrari 296

819 Horsepower

Red Ferrari 296 GTB
Ferrari 

A lot of skepticism surrounded the Ferrari 296 because it ditches the V-8 for a V-6. While the performance was never put into question, the soundtrack was. Now that the 296 is in production, we see that the V-6 sounds almost like a V-12 engine, and proves fewer cylinders don’t always mean less thrills. The engine works as part of a Plug-in hybrid system. The 120-degree V-6 unit is one of the most innovative engines of its day, and as it turns out, a basis for Maserati’s “Nettuno” V-6.

Specifications

Engine

3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 + 1 e-Motor

Horsepower

819 horsepower

Torque

546 pound-feet

Weight

3,241 lbs

0-60 mph

2.8-seconds

Top Speed

205+ mph

Base Price

$343,000

The engine alone makes 654 horsepower while an electric motor adds another 165 horsepower. All of that goes to the rear wheels through a dual-clutch automatic. Not that it matters, but the Ferrari 296 has a 15.5-mile all-electric range. At the same time, Ferrari quotes a top speed of over 205 mph (330 km/h).

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3 Mercedes AMG GT63 S E-Performance

831 Horsepower

Rear action shot of the 2023 Mercedes-AMG GT63 S E-Performance
Mercedes-Benz

The Mercedes AMG GT63 4-Door is one of the ultimate do-it-all, high-performance cars. Like the BMW M5, it packs supercar performance in a luxurious sedan (in this case, fastback) body style. You would think the standard AMG GT63S would be enough with its 631 horsepower and 664 pound-feet (900 Nm), but apparently, no. In 2021, the mad scientists at Mercedes AMG added a rear-mounted electric motor, which adds up to 201 horsepower and 221 pound-feet (300 Nm), and has its own, two-speed automatic transmission, in addition to the 9G-Tronic automatic.

Specifications

Engine

4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 + 1 e-Motor

Horsepower

831 horsepower

Torque

1,048 pound-feet

Weight

5,247 lbs

0-60 mph

2.8-seconds

Top Speed

196 mph

Base Price

$180,000

It’s worth noting that in most cases, the e-motor provides only 95 horsepower, giving you full juice only when the over-boost function is available. The system incorporates a 6.1 kWh battery, which allows for 7.5 miles (12 km) of all-electric range.

2 Pagani Utopia

852 Horsepower

Pagani Utopia profile shot
Pagani

Pagani’s third model, the Utopia, was announced in 2022, and it couldn’t have come at a better moment. Between manufacturers adopting complex, hybrid powertrains that make the cars heavier, Pagani keeps things traditional with a focus on exquisite craftsmanship, lightness, and a big, AMG V-12 with enough torque to kick-start a dying star.

Specifications

Engine

6.0-liter twin-turbo V-12

Horsepower

852 horsepower

Torque

811 pound-feet

Weight

2,822 lbs

0-60 mph

3.0

Top Speed

220 mph

Base Price

$2.2 million

The twin-turbo V-12 can still trace its roots to the Mercedes M120 engine, which at one point, was the engine of choice for many boutique supercar manufacturers. What’s even better is that you can get the Utopia with a seven-speed manual transmission that’s mounted transversely. Getting your hands on a Pagani Utopia may be difficult since only 99 units will be built with some of them already spoken for.

1 Tesla Model S Plaid

1,020 Horsepower

Red Tesla Model S Plaid
Tesla

There are plenty of fast BEV propositions out there, but it is the Tesla Model S that changed how people look at EVs. With the Model S Plaid, Tesla showed that a mid-engine supercar doesn't have to be the only way to experience extreme performance. With a tri-motor setup good for 1,020 horsepower and 1,050 pound-feet (1,428 Nm), the physics-defying EV manages a sprint to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 2.1 seconds.

Specifications

Engine

Triple-motor setup

Horsepower

1,020 horsepower

Torque

1,050 pound-feet

Weight

4,766 lbs

0-60 mph

2.2-seconds

Top Speed

201 mph

Base Price

$131,440

This instantly established EV supremacy, at least at the drag strip, and to this day, the Tesla Model S Plaid continues to be one of the quickest things on sale. With four doors, practical seating, and, eco-credentials this is an exceptional choice. With a price tag of $131,440, it's not exactly affordable.