From Jalopnik · Ivo Gievski · · 1m 20s
8 Rare Engines With Super High Redlines
8 rare hypercars with engines spinning to 12,100 rpm.
In brief
8 rare hypercars with engines spinning to 12,100 rpm. Gordon Murray Automotive's T.50 hypercar features a 3.9L V12 with 12,100 rpm redline, produced in 100 units. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
Quick answers
- What defines a great engine?
- Power output and torque unlock speed, but high-revving naturally aspirated engines make your heart race longer.
- What is the key takeaway from 8 Rare Engines With Super High Redlines?
- Gordon Murray Automotive's T.50 hypercar features a 3.9L V12 with 12,100 rpm redline, produced in 100 units.
What defines a great engine?
Power output and torque unlock speed, but high-revving naturally aspirated engines make your heart race longer.
Why high-revving engines matter
They sing, vibrate, and stay lively longer than turbocharged engines that hit a redline.
The rare list criteria
Engines with at least 9,000 rpm redlines and production runs under 1,000 units.
1963-1964 Honda S500
531cc inline-4 engine with 9,500 rpm redline, produced in 1,363 units.
2021-2025 Ferrari Daytona SP3
6.5L V12 engine with 9,500 rpm redline, 599 units produced.
2010-2 2012 Lexus LFA
4.8L V10 engine with 9,000 rpm redline, 500 units produced.
2022-2025 Mercedes-AMG One
1.6L V6 turbo engine with 11,000 rpm redline, 275 units produced.
2021-2024 Aston Martin Valkyrie
6.5L V12 engine with 11,100 rpm redline, 275 units produced.
2023-2025 GMA T.50
3.9L V12 engine with 12,100 rpm redline, 100 units produced.
2011-2012 Ariel Atom Hartley
3.0L V8 engine with 10,600 rpm redline, 25 units produced.
2007-2008 Caparo T1
3.5L V8 engine with 10,500 rpm redline, 16 units produced.
The headline
Gordon Murray Automotive's T.50 hypercar features a 3.9L V12 with 12,100 rpm redline, produced in 100 units.
