Turbocharged four-cylinders and electrified powertrains have taken over most of the luxury segment, yet a few automakers still fit a V8 under the hood. Output among the holdouts spans a wide range, from a naturally aspirated coupe to a plug-in hybrid flagship. Here are eight of them, listed from the least powerful to the most.
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1. Lexus LC 500: Naturally Aspirated Holdout
The Lexus LC 500 keeps its naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8, rated at 471 horsepower and 398 lb-ft, after Lexus dropped the hybrid version for 2026. According to Jalopnik’s report on the change, only 248 LC hybrids were sold in the U.S. since 2018.
The coupe starts at $101,700, and the convertible at $109,200. Buyers who prefer an engine without turbochargers or batteries get one of the few remaining examples, so the weak hybrid sales effectively cleared the way for a pure V8 grand tourer, and the coupe’s 471 horsepower now defines the car without any electric assistance or forced induction involved.
2. Porsche Panamera GTS: Porsche’s Middle Child
The 2026 Panamera GTS carries a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 making 493 horsepower and 486 lb-ft, with a starting price of $161,795, according to Motor1’s Panamera GTS review. The review lists a top speed of 188 mph.
The GTS sits between the base Panamera and its hotter siblings, so the price buys a sporting four-door with real pace rather than the maximum available. Owners get a large, well-equipped Porsche four-door that remains easy to live with every day, which is the point of choosing a Panamera over a two-seat sports car, and the 188 mph top speed means the performance is more than theoretical.
3. BMW 760i xDrive: Flagship With Twin Turbos
BMW’s range-topping sedan, the 760i xDrive, still offers a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 with 563 horsepower. SlashGear’s list of V8 sedans prices it at $126,250.
That makes it one of the less expensive ways into a V8 flagship from a German brand. The 7 Series is a large, tech-heavy luxury sedan, so the V8 here is about effortless acceleration and refinement rather than a stripped-down performance focus. At 563 horsepower, the output is plenty for a car meant to carry executives and long-distance passengers in comfort, and the price comes in below several other V8 sedans on the list.
4. Audi S8: Audi’s Quiet Bruiser
Audi’s S8 pairs a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 with 563 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque, at a starting price of $131,395 on SlashGear’s ranked list. It matches the BMW 760i on power output while costing slightly more.
The S8 is the performance version of Audi’s large luxury sedan, so the pitch is understated speed rather than flashy styling. Buyers who want a V8 without drawing attention can find a rare sleeper in a segment that has been shrinking. The 590 lb-ft of torque is the figure that matters most in everyday driving, delivering strong shove at ordinary road speeds and not just at the top end.
5. Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4-Door: Four Doors, 577 Horses
The four-door Mercedes-AMG GT 63 uses a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 rated at 577 horsepower, and SlashGear’s V8 sedan ranking lists it from $158,350. It is among the pricier entries on the list.
With four doors and a sloping roofline, this model targets buyers who want sports-car energy but need rear seats. That combination explains the price, which lands close to that of the Porsche Panamera GTS, one of its most direct rivals. The AMG offers 84 more horsepower than the Porsche, so the choice comes down to brand preference and driving character rather than raw output alone.
6. Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing: Manual Gearbox, Supercharged
Cadillac’s 2026 CT5-V Blackwing keeps a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 with 668 horsepower and 659 lb-ft, and a six-speed manual is offered alongside a 10-speed automatic. Cadillac’s model page lists a starting price of $98,900.
It is the least expensive car in this lineup, yet it outguns several pricier European rivals on paper. For enthusiasts, the manual gearbox is the rare draw, since few cars at this power level still let the driver shift gears personally. Anyone who prefers an automatic can pick the 10-speed instead, so the car works as both a track-day toy and a daily driver for people who need more flexibility.
7. BMW M5: V8 Plus a Plug
The 2026 BMW M5 combines a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 with a plug-in hybrid system for 717 horsepower and 738 lb-ft combined, according to TrueCar’s M5 overview. The page also cites roughly 25 to 29 miles of electric range.
The electric motor adds both punch and the option of short zero-emission trips. Pricing figures on that page are inconsistent, listing both an MSRP of $124,750 and a trim table starting at $121,900, so buyers should confirm the final number with a dealer. SlashGear’s list gives the M5 yet another figure, $126,850, which shows how much the quoted price varies by source, trim and options chosen.
8. Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance: The Power Leader
The Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance adds an electric motor to a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 for 791 horsepower and 1,055 lb-ft of torque, the highest figures here. Kelley Blue Book’s S-Class page lists a starting price of $190,850 and an expert rating of 4.7.
That output exceeds every other car on this list, and the starting price is nearly double that of the Cadillac. The model is a full-size luxury sedan first, so the extra power arrives with a plush ride, though few buyers will ever use all of it on public roads.
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