For some time now, modern and powerful engines are used not only in sports cars. However, we will present the real creme de la creme of power units available on the market!
This is all thanks to the fact that they allow to achieve high power and torque. Many of them also have low fuel consumption. Do you want to know what are the most interesting and modern power units that have been available for many years? If so, be sure to check out our list of the top 5 engines worth looking out for.
This is one of the most popular and among the most powerful power units in modern cars. It is worth knowing that it is about the latest power unit that has as much as 761 horsepower. Surprisingly, this is the only one such power unit available on the market that is able to put every driver in the seat.
Porsche equipped with this engine surprises both sports car testers and formula one captains. Its manufacturers assure that it is capable of reaching 100 kilometers per hour in just 2.8 seconds. However, it is worth noting that tests show that it needs 3 seconds to achieve this result, which is still impressive.
In this case, it is all about the engines that are hidden in modern, popular and sporty cars. This is another power unit that is very popular and even with the current technology, it is able to surprise the most experienced drivers.
In this unique car hides the engine – a gasoline engine with a capacity of 2 liters. However, modern solutions allowing to achieve 600 horsepower is not everything. In addition, the model is equipped with three electric motors, which allows a total of 1700 horsepower
These drive units with such a performance are really impressive, taking into account the fact that there is no classic camshaft in them. Instead, a special system is installed in the on-board computer, which controls the timing of valve opening. This allows you to improve the parameters and adjust them to the conditions in which the car works.
The brand of these cars worked for a long time on the ideal drive unit. This is how the 4.0 TFSI VB8 engine was created. This is a new drive unit that is able to reach 600 horsepower. Its torque is 800 Nm. This is what makes a vehicle equipped with this marvel able to reach 100 kilometers per hour in 3.6 seconds.
At the very beginning of the project, it was possible to move with a speed of 250 km/h, because the vehicle was equipped with a maximum speed limit. However, over time, the capabilities of the unit were extended to the dynamic package, which increased its capabilities to 305 km/h.
One of the most popular and powerful power units in the automotive world. It is an engine tuned for the race track. It is equipped with four turbochargers. They consist of enlarged vanes that make it possible to produce more boost pressure. This is especially important at higher speeds.
The unit has been upgraded and many changes have been made to it, which has made it possible to bring about an increase in power from 1500 hp to 1800 hp.
This is a popular and powerful engine that was unveiled in 2021. It is a modern power unit that is built using carbon fiber. This makes it extremely lightweight – according to Elon Musk, it can be lifted without any problem. This engine is capable of rocketing up to 20,000 revolutions per minute.
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