Eight cylinders and a V shape have become rarer as emissions rules and electrification reshape showrooms. Even so, a surprisingly wide range of trucks, family haulers, sports cars and luxury sedans still carries one. Here are twelve models that keep the V8 alive for 2026.
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1. Dodge Durango: Hemi Family Hauler
The Durango remains one of the few three-row SUVs with a big engine, and Quartz’s 2026 V8 list notes that stepping up to the GT trim unlocks a 360-horsepower 5.7-liter Hemi V8. The SRT Hellcat goes much further, with a supercharged 6.2-liter making 710 hp.
Buyers who want the Hemi must climb past the base trim, so the V8 premium is part of the price. The Hellcat is the extreme choice for anyone who wants a family SUV with supercar-level output. Both engines are named in the same report, so the choice is a matter of trim and budget rather than availability.
2. Chevrolet Tahoe: Chevy Full-Size Anchor
The Tahoe anchors the list of current V8 vehicles in a 2026 V8 roundup, with a standard 5.3-liter V8 and an available 6.2-liter V8 on offer.
Because the 5.3 is standard, every Tahoe buyer gets eight cylinders without paying extra for the engine. The 6.2 is the step-up for those who want more power for towing or simply more punch from the large SUV. Quartz includes the Chevrolet SUV among its 2026 V8 picks, which confirms the large-engine option is still sold new rather than only on the used market.
3. Chevrolet Suburban: Longer Body Same V8s
The stretched Suburban gives buyers the same two V8 choices as the Tahoe, according to Quartz’s cheapest V8 guide: a standard 5.3-liter and an available 6.2-liter.
Shoppers who need more cargo room than the Tahoe offers do not have to give up engine options. The decision comes down to body length and passenger needs, since the V8 menu is identical across both General Motors SUVs. Quartz repeats the Tahoe’s engine pair for this longer body, so the same horsepower and sound characteristics carry over to the bigger vehicle.
4. GMC Sierra 1500: Truck With Two V8s
The GMC Sierra 1500 offers two V8s, according to a V8 truck summary: a 5.3-liter making 355 horsepower and a 6.2-liter making 420 horsepower.
The 65-hp gap between them lets truck buyers choose between the everyday engine and the stronger one. Those planning heavy hauling or frequent towing have a clear reason to look at the larger 6.2. The 5.3-liter’s 355 hp is still a substantial figure for a work truck, so the cheaper engine does not feel like a compromise.
5. Chevrolet Corvette: All Corvettes Get Eight
Every Corvette is V8-powered, and an AOL V8 list says the base Stingray packs a 6.2-liter V8 rated at 490 horsepower.
There is no engine penalty for choosing the entry-level Corvette, since even the Stingray has eight cylinders. For anyone wanting a mid-engine American sports car with a naturally familiar V8 layout, the starting point is already well equipped. The figure comes from AOL’s list of the remaining American V8 cars, which places the Corvette alongside the Mustang and the pickups.
6. Ford F-150: Standard Five-Oh
The F-150 is the best-selling pickup name on this list, and AOL’s remaining V8s points out that its standard 5.0-liter V8 produces a solid 400 horsepower.
Standard is the key word: the base engine here is a V8 rather than an optional upgrade. Truck shoppers who prefer a traditional naturally aspirated engine can find one without hunting through option sheets. AOL lists the truck among the remaining American cars with V8 engines, so it counts as a current showroom option rather than a leftover.
7. Ford Mustang: Coyote Lives On
The Mustang GT runs an updated 5.0-liter Coyote V8 making 480 horsepower, while the track-focused Dark Horse makes 500, according to a Mustang V8 write-up.
The Mustang remains the most accessible V8 coupe in the group. Buyers choosing between the two trims are trading a modest 20-hp bump for the Dark Horse’s track focus. AOL lists the Mustang among the remaining American V8 cars, giving enthusiasts a relatively approachable way to buy eight cylinders new.
8. Range Rover Sport: British Luxury, German V8
The Range Rover Sport SV has switched to BMW’s 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8, and an AOL V8 roundup lists it at 626 horsepower.
The engine swap shows that V8s survive in luxury SUVs even as brands change suppliers. A buyer after the Sport SV should know the heart of the vehicle is a BMW unit, not a Jaguar Land Rover design. The AOL list uses the model as an example of a V8 that now arrives through a supplier partnership rather than an in-house engine.
9. Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing: Last American V8 Sedan
SlashGear calls the CT5-V Blackwing “the sole American V8 sedan on the market” in SlashGear’s V8 sedan ranking, powered by a 668-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter.
For buyers who want a V8 sedan built by a domestic brand, the field has narrowed to this single choice. SlashGear counts just eight V8 sedans on sale in 2026 overall. Few buyers will want to pay luxury money for a sedan, but those who do have a distinctly American alternative to the German offerings.
10. BMW M5: Hybrid Eight-Cylinder
The M5 pairs a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 with plug-in hybrid power for 717 horsepower in total, and SlashGear’s 2026 sedan list describes it as one of the few sedans still sporting a V8.
The combination shows how V8s are surviving, by teaming with electric motors rather than standing alone. Shoppers should note the output figure is a combined number from engine and motor. The related German sedans on the list use electrification differently, so comparing the M5 with them shows several approaches to the same V8 idea.
11. Audi S8: Ingolstadt’s Only V8
The S8 uses a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 making 563 horsepower, and a V8 sedan ranking calls it “the only V8 sedan from Ingolstadt.”
That makes the S8 the single route to eight cylinders in an Audi sedan. Buyers who want the flagship-sedan experience with a traditional V8 character have no other model from the brand to consider. Its place on the list reflects a brand narrowing its engine range, which may matter to buyers who value the sound and response of a V8.
12. Mercedes-Benz S-Class: AMG Hybrid V8
The Mercedes-AMG S 63 combines a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with an electric motor for 791 horsepower in total, per SlashGear’s sedan price ranking, which calls it the middle option in the AMG V8 stable.
The S-Class is the most powerful car in this group by output. Buyers should read it as a hybrid, with the electric motor contributing to the headline number. Its price ranking in the SlashGear piece sits in the middle of the AMG group, so stronger and cheaper variants exist within the same family.
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