10 FACTORY SUPERCHARGED CARS WITH THE MOST HORSEPOWER

There's no replacement for displacement. Well, at least that used to be true. Nowadays, forced induction allows internal combustion engines to produce more power than anyone thought possible. Whether it be turbocharged or supercharged, forced induction engines make much more power than their naturally aspirated alternatives.

Generally speaking, the most powerful turbocharged cars in the world tend to have more power than supercharged cars. Turbochargers use exhaust gasses to increase power but come at the expense of turbo lag while exhaust pressure builds up, and tend to have a neutered exhaust sound. Superchargers, on the other hand, gain their might from the engine itself through a belt pulley. As a result, supercharged cars receive power benefits immediately, and have a recognizable whining sound.

While aftermarket tuning companies make ungodly powerful supercharged cars like the supercharged C8 Corvette, this list highlights the most powerful factory supercharged cars ever made.

Ford F-150 Raptor R

720 Horsepower

The Ford F-150 Raptor is one of the most powerful pickup trucks money can buy. And recently, Ford upgraded the Raptor R's supercharged V-8 engine to produce 720 horsepower, which is 18 horsepower more than its key rival, the RAM 1500 TRX. As a result, the blisteringly quick 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R has a 0 to 60 mph time equal to that of a new Mustang Dark Horse.

Performance Specifications

(Specs sourced from Ford)

Not only is the Raptor R a stellar performance truck, but it's very capable off-road too. The 2024 F-150 Raptor R comes standard with Fox Dual Live Valve shock absorbers and 37-inch bead-locked tires. Yet, it retains more traditional performance upgrades too, like a carbon fiber-infused interior and Recaro sports seats.

Pros

• 8,700-pound maximum towing capacity
• 13.1 inches of ground clearance
• Variable exhaust

Cons

• $110,255 MSRP
• EPA-rated combined fuel consumption rating of 12 MPG

Chevrolet C7 Corvette ZR1

755 Horsepower

With the hype surrounding the C8 Chevy Corvette Z06, many people unfortunately forgot about the ZR1 nameplate. The ZR1 is essentially one step above the Z06 from a performance standpoint and is more track-focused too. And thanks to its supercharger, the previous-generation ZR1 is the most powerful Corvette.

Performance Specifications

(Specs sourced from General Motors)

Despite being five years old already, the C7 ZR1 remains relevant in today's day and age thanks to its 755-horsepower supercharged LT5 V-8 engine. When fitted with the ZTK Track Performance package, the ZR1 gains a carbon front splitter, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, Magnetic Ride Control tuning, and most recognizably, the gargantuan rear wing. Now all that's left is to wait and see what the next 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will bring to the table.

Pros

• A practical supercar
• 13 radiators
• Carbon-fiber hood with an opening in the middle

Cons

• Average selling price of $ 181,633 (it had an original MSRP of $121,995)
• EPA-rated combined fuel consumption rating of 16 MPG

Ford Mustang GTD

800 Horsepower

Earlier this year, Ford announced the most powerful Mustang ever with no help from Shelby, the Grand Touring Daytona, or GTD for short. Using a dry-sump version of the supercharged Predator V-8 engine like the Shelby GT500, Ford claims a redline north of 7,500 rpm and a targeted total power output of more than 800 horsepower.

Performance Specifications

(Specs sourced from Ford)

The majority of the Mustang GTD's specifications have yet to be released, but for the time being, two things have become clear. The Mustang GTD aims to be more track capable than the Shelby GT500 with inspiration taken from the Mustang GT3 race car, and shows the potential of being the first-ever Ford Mustang supercar. Only time will tell.

Pros

• Magnesium wheels
• Active rear wing
• Near 50/50 weight distribution

Cons

• Estimated $300,000 price tag

Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak

807 Horsepower

Dodge is arguably the king when it comes to supercharged V-8s, with the Hellcat V-8 being the brand's prized possession. The Hellcat V-8 found its way into a vast array of cars, but the most powerful iterations thereof come in the form of the last few muscle cars Dodge made before transitioning over to EVs and hybrid-assisted models.

Performance Specifications

(Specs sourced from Dodge)

With the Dodge Charger's discontinuation, its most powerful version, the Jailbreak, remains one of the fastest sedans in the world. Since the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak carried an MSRP of less than $100,00, it also provided owners with exceptional value, considering it had performance figures equal to that of much more expensive European rivals like the BMW M5.

Pros

• Tons of customization on Jailbreak models
• Six-piston Brembo brakes
• Line-lock

Cons

• EPA-rated combined fuel consumption rating of 14 MPG
• Sub-par interior materials

Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Jailbreak/Super Stock

807 Horsepower

The Dodge Challenger Hellcat is the ultimate muscle car of the decade. And just like the aforementioned Charger, the Challenger Jailbreak and Super Stock have a supercharged Hellcat V-8 that generates up to 807 horsepower. The Challenger Jailbreak also offers numerous wheels to choose from, interior styling options, and colorways to choose from.

Performance Specifications

(Specs sourced from Dodge)

In essence, the Challenger Jailbreak and Super Stock both have nearly the same amount of horsepower as the older 808-horsepower Hellcat Demon, but cost a lot less to acquire. Recently, Dodge introduced a new model called the Dodge Charger Sixpack which utilizes a twin-turbo inline-six. Like the previous version, it comes as a four-door sedan, but also as a two-door coupe, acting as the Challenger's spiritual successor.

Pros

• Challenger Super Stock completes the quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds
• Six-piston Brembo brakes
• Sub-$100,000 MSRP

Cons

• EPA-rated combined fuel consumption rating of 15 MPG
• Discontinued

Shelby Super Snake

830 Horsepower

Shelby American announced the new Super Snake based on the Ford Mustang S650. The new Super Snake will utilize the same 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 as the normal Mustang GT. As a result, the base model Super Snake will have 480 horsepower extracted from its V-8 engine, whereas the supercharged Super Snake will have at least 830 horsepower.

Performance Specifications

(Specs sourced from Ford)

Apart from the supercharged V-8, the new Super Snake benefits from other performance upgrades too. The most noteworthy ones are an aluminum hood, carbon fiber fenders, lightweight magnesium alloy, and a carbon fiber tail wing. As of writing this article, much information surrounding the new Super Snake isn't available just yet, such as its release date and price.

Pros

• 3.0-liter Whipple supercharger
• Borla exhaust
• Short-throw shifter and one-piece drive shaft for manual cars

Cons

• Only 250 examples

Koenigsegg CCXR

1,018 Horsepower

Nowadays, the most powerful Koenigseggs utilize twin-turbocharged V-8s, and sometimes even hybrid technology, as seen with the Koenigsegg Regera. However, older Koenigsegg supercars from the 2000s featured supercharged technology. Such is the case with the twin-supercharged Koenigsegg CCXR, a high-performance variant of the CCX.

Performance Specifications

(Specs sourced from Koenigsegg)

Released in 2007, the Koenigsegg CCXR was the Swedish supercar company's answer to the Bugatti Veyron, and was the world's first eco-friendly supercar. Koenigsegg claimed it was a 'green' supercar since it could run on renewable fuels like E85 ethanol. And since E85 has a higher octane rating than normal gas, the CCXR had up to 1,018 horsepower.

Pros

• Limited-slip differential
• 1.45 lateral G-force rating
• 0.36 aerodynamic coefficient

Cons

• Only four examples exist
• Combined fuel consumption rating of 11 MPG

Ultima Evolution

1,020 Horsepower

The Ultima Evolution is a completely different animal that features one of the greatest American engines ever made; a supercharged 6.8-liter LS V-8. With some tuning, Ultima squeezed out more than 1,000 horsepower from the LS V8, and added a Porsche six-speed stick shift to the recipe as well.

Performance Specifications

(Specs sourced from Ultima Sports)

Those interested in the Ultima Evo coupe can order it as a kit car and assemble it themselves, or buy a pre-made one for approximately $100,000. Although it sounds absurd to pay six figures for such a tiny race car for the road, its performance figures rival that of the brand-new Lamborghini Revuelto.

Pros

• 0 to 150 mph takes 8.9 seconds
• 9.2-second quarter-mile time
• 2,094-pound curb weight

Cons

• Bareboned interior
• Impractical

Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

1,025 Horsepower

The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is one of the fastest American cars ever produced. While the so-called normal 808-horsepower Demon shook the automotive world, the 170 was the last addition to Dodge's Last Call model range, and redefines what's possible. With more than 1,000 horsepower sent to the rear wheels, the Demon 170 reaches 60 miles per hour from a standstill in less than two seconds.

Performance Specifications

(Specs sourced from Dodge)

At that level, you're only worried that a stripped-out racecar, super EV, or spaceship will want to race you at the red light. At least when it's not raining. The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) banned the Dodge Challenger Demon 170 from drag racing. According to the NHRA, cars that complete the quarter-mile in less than nine seconds need a roll cage and parachute, which the Demon 170 lacks.

Pros

• Can wheelie when launched
• NHRA-certified quarter-mile time of 8.91 seconds at 151.17 mph
• 2.004 lateral G-force rating

Cons

• 3,300 examples made
• EPA-rated combined fuel consumption rating of 13 MPG and 9 MPG when on E85

Zenvo TSR-GT

1,360 Horsepower

The most powerful supercharged car in the world is the Zenvo TSR-GT. Danish supercar maker, Zenvo, made the fastest version of the TS1 GT, dubbed the TSR-GT. The TSR-GT sports a mid-mounted high-revving 5.8-liter flat-plane crank V-8 with two superchargers, and a massive fixed rear wing that aids in downforce.

Performance Specifications

(Specs sourced from Zenvo Automotive A/S)

Despite its race car-inspired design, the Zenvo TSR-GT is a more comfortable version of the TSR-S, or in other words, a luxury grand tourer. Thanks to elements such as a smaller rear wing and wheel covers, the Zenvo TRS-GT achieves a 263 mph top speed rating, making it one of the fastest cars in the world.

Pros

• Transmission has helical-cut dog gears
• Carbon ceramic brakes
• Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires

Cons

• Only three models were made
• 3,296-pound dry weight

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