Cars are becoming more and more powerful, but this is especially true when considering American-made cars. The sports vehicles showcased below have some of the highest numbers when considering horsepower available. If you are feeling the itch to stretch out on the road and push the needle, continue reading below to get more details on these powerful American cars that are available to you to purchase.
Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevrolet Camaro has been one of the top names in the sports car industry for a long time. The 2020 ZL1 edition, however, truly has a racetrack mindset with a horsepower of 650. The engine on this vehicle is a V-8 that holds 6.2 liters as well, allowing you to reach top speeds in a matter of a couple of seconds. What is more, is that this car has a fair price point of just over $60,000.
Dodge Challenger
Another classic name in the sports car industry is the Dodge Challenger, and there are several new models that are made to showcase power. The first is the 2021 Hellcat Widebody that surpasses 700 horsepower at 717. There is also a 2021 Dodge Challenger called the SRT Super Stock with a horsepower of over 800 for just a little bit more, reaching specifically 807.
Dodge Charger
Dodge is a classic American name and it produces powerful vehicles, especially when considering that the brand has taken two spots on this list. The 2021 Hellcat Widebody edition is a four-door version of the Challenger of the same name and it also reaches a horsepower of 717. The other 2021 Dodge Charger option is the Challenger Hellcat Redeye with a horsepower that comes just short of 800 at 797, making it the third most powerful American car available.
Ford Mustang
Ford is a quintessential American name, and the Ford Mustang is a quintessentially American car. The 2020 Shelby GT 500 edition reaches a horsepower of 760, but it only has an automatic transmission available. There is also a 2020 Shelby GT500SE when considering the Mustang name, but this vehicle was a limited-edition specialty to reach a horsepower of over 800, though the specific number has never been released.
Tesla Model S
The final vehicle on this list of the most powerful American cars is the 2020 Tesla Model S that is the Performance edition. This vehicle has a Raven powertrain on the battery pack which allows it to reach a horsepower of 778. It can reach 60 miles per hour in as little as two seconds as well. This is a very expensive sports car though, with a price tag of six figures.
Final Thoughts
There are many great American cars available, but there are only a few that have high performance standards such as those that are listed above. The five models of vehicles shared above are some of the most powerful in their class, with each reaching a horsepower of at least 700 or more.
