# 8 Rare Engines With Super High Redlines

> 8 rare hypercars with engines spinning to 12,100 rpm.
- Title: 8 Rare Engines With Super High Redlines · Jalopnik | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: gordon murray automotive, t.50, 3.9l v12, 12100 rpm, 100 units, naturally aspirated, hypercar, f1-inspired, road car, high-revving, cars, culture
- Source: Jalopnik — https://jalopnik.com/2281132/rare-engines-super-high-redlines
- Author: Ivo Gievski
- Published: 2026-10-10T16:45:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gordon murray automotive, t.50, 3.9l v12, 12100 rpm, 100 units, naturally aspirated, hypercar, f1-inspired, road car, high-revving, cars, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Gordon Murray Automotive's T.50 hypercar features a 3.9L V12 with 12,100 rpm redline, produced in 100 units.