The Lemon IndexPerformance cars · Supercar engines · BMW engines
Performance engines, by year.
48 engines in 115 performance cars, every one sourced. The government files most performance versions under their base model, so each engine leads with its YouTube owner tone, recalls and the automaker's repair notes.
48 engines
- AcuraYT #5
Illustration (AI-generated) in the style of a factory press photo, not a photo of a specific engine; brand names and logos belong to their owners. Free to use under CC BY 4.0: credit The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Download and credit textAcura J30AC 3.0 turbo V6
3.0 L 60° V6, DOHC turbo · 2021–26
60YouTube tone, 0-100
6 scored years0 recalls · 3 repair notes to dealers
- TLX Type S
- MDX Type S
- HyundaiYT #6
Illustration (AI-generated) in the style of a factory press photo, not a photo of a specific engine; brand names and logos belong to their owners. Free to use under CC BY 4.0: credit The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Download and credit textHyundai Theta II 2.0 turbo (G4KH)
2.0 L inline-4 turbo · 2019–26
60YouTube tone, 0-100
8 scored years6 recalls · 8 repair notes to dealers
- Veloster N
- Elantra N
- Kona N
- LexusYT #7
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5.0 L 90° V8 naturally aspirated · 2008–26
60YouTube tone, 0-100
18 scored years10 recalls · 37 repair notes to dealers
- IS F
- RC F
- GS F
- LC 500
- IS 500
- CadillacYT #8
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3.6 L V6, DOHC twin-turbo · 2016–26
59YouTube tone, 0-100
9 scored years0 recalls · 56 repair notes to dealers
- ATS-V
- CT4-V Blackwing
- Alfa RomeoYT #10
Illustration (AI-generated) in the style of a factory press photo, not a photo of a specific engine; brand names and logos belong to their owners. Free to use under CC BY 4.0: credit The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Download and credit textAlfa Romeo 690T 2.9 twin-turbo V6
2.9 L 90° V6 twin-turbo · 2017–24
58YouTube tone, 0-100
8 scored years0 recalls · 0 repair notes to dealers
- Giulia Quadrifoglio
- Stelvio Quadrifoglio
- LexusYT #11
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4.8 L 72° V10 naturally aspirated · 2012
58YouTube tone, 0-100
1 scored years1 recall · 11 repair notes to dealers
- LFA
- LamborghiniYT #14
Illustration (AI-generated) in the style of a factory press photo, not a photo of a specific engine; brand names and logos belong to their owners. Free to use under CC BY 4.0: credit The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Download and credit textLamborghini L411 4.0 twin-turbo V8
4.0 L V8 twin-turbo plug-in hybrid · 2026
57YouTube tone, 0-100
1 scored years0 recalls · 2 repair notes to dealers
- Temerario
- MaseratiYT #15
Illustration (AI-generated) in the style of a factory press photo, not a photo of a specific engine; brand names and logos belong to their owners. Free to use under CC BY 4.0: credit The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Download and credit textMaserati Nettuno 3.0 twin-turbo V6
3.0 L 90° V6 twin-turbo · 2022–25
57YouTube tone, 0-100
4 scored years4 recalls · 31 repair notes to dealers
- MC20
- GranTurismo (2024)
- JaguarYT #17
Illustration (AI-generated) in the style of a factory press photo, not a photo of a specific engine; brand names and logos belong to their owners. Free to use under CC BY 4.0: credit The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Download and credit textJaguar AJ133 5.0 supercharged V8
5.0 L V8, DOHC supercharged · 2010–26
57YouTube tone, 0-100
17 scored years0 recalls · 0 repair notes to dealers
- XKR
- XFR
- F-Type R / SVR / V8
- F-Pace SVR
- KoenigseggYT #25
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5.0 L V8 twin-turbo · 2018–20
55YouTube tone, 0-100
3 scored years0 recalls · 1 repair note to dealers
- Agera RS
- Regera
- Mercedes-AMGYT #27
Illustration (AI-generated) in the style of a factory press photo, not a photo of a specific engine; brand names and logos belong to their owners. Free to use under CC BY 4.0: credit The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Download and credit textMercedes-AMG M158 6.0 twin-turbo V12
6.0 L V12 twin-turbo · 2014–23
55YouTube tone, 0-100
5 scored years1 recall · 0 repair notes to dealers
- Pagani Huayra
- BMWYT #28
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4.4 L 90° V8 twin-turbo plug-in hybrid · 2023–26
55YouTube tone, 0-100
4 scored years9 recalls · 27 repair notes to dealers
- XM
- M5 (G90)
- PorscheYT #30
Illustration (AI-generated) in the style of a factory press photo, not a photo of a specific engine; brand names and logos belong to their owners. Free to use under CC BY 4.0: credit The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Download and credit textPorsche Carrera GT 5.7 V10
5.7 L 68° V10 naturally aspirated · 2004–05
55YouTube tone, 0-100
2 scored years1 recall · 90 repair notes to dealers
- Carrera GT
- FordYT #31
Illustration (AI-generated) in the style of a factory press photo, not a photo of a specific engine; brand names and logos belong to their owners. Free to use under CC BY 4.0: credit The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Download and credit textFord Modular 5.4 / 5.8 supercharged
5.4 L and 5.8 L V8, DOHC supercharged · 2000–14
55YouTube tone, 0-100
7 scored years0 recalls · 1 repair note to dealers
- F-150 SVT Lightning
- GT (2005-06)
- Mustang
- HyundaiYT #33
Illustration (AI-generated) in the style of a factory press photo, not a photo of a specific engine; brand names and logos belong to their owners. Free to use under CC BY 4.0: credit The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Download and credit textHyundai Lambda II 3.3 twin-turbo (G6DP)
3.3 L 60° V6 twin-turbo · 2018–26
54YouTube tone, 0-100
7 scored years0 recalls · 0 repair notes to dealers
- Kia Stinger GT
- Genesis G70 3.3T
- FordYT #43
Illustration (AI-generated) in the style of a factory press photo, not a photo of a specific engine; brand names and logos belong to their owners. Free to use under CC BY 4.0: credit The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Download and credit textFord 3.5 EcoBoost High Output
3.5 L V6, DOHC twin-turbo · 2017–26
54YouTube tone, 0-100
10 scored years0 recalls · 5 repair notes to dealers
- F-150 Raptor
- AudiYT #44
Illustration (AI-generated) in the style of a factory press photo, not a photo of a specific engine; brand names and logos belong to their owners. Free to use under CC BY 4.0: credit The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Download and credit textAudi 2.5 TFSI inline-5
2.5 L inline-5 turbo · 2012–26
54YouTube tone, 0-100
12 scored years4 recalls · 123 repair notes to dealers
- TT RS
- RS 3
- DodgeYT #47
Illustration (AI-generated) in the style of a factory press photo, not a photo of a specific engine; brand names and logos belong to their owners. Free to use under CC BY 4.0: credit The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Download and credit text6.4 HEMI (392)
6.4 L V8, pushrod naturally aspirated · 2011–26
53YouTube tone, 0-100
16 scored years0 recalls · 1 repair note to dealers
- Challenger SRT 392 / Scat Pack
- Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
- Chrysler 300 SRT8
- Charger SRT 392 / Scat Pack
- Durango SRT 392
- +2 more
- FerrariYT #49
Illustration (AI-generated) in the style of a factory press photo, not a photo of a specific engine; brand names and logos belong to their owners. Free to use under CC BY 4.0: credit The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Download and credit textFerrari F133 V12
5.5 L and 5.7 L V12 naturally aspirated · 1999–11
53YouTube tone, 0-100
13 scored years2 recalls · 2 repair notes to dealers
- 550 Maranello
- 575M Maranello
- 612 Scaglietti
- ToyotaYT #58
Illustration (AI-generated) in the style of a factory press photo, not a photo of a specific engine; brand names and logos belong to their owners. Free to use under CC BY 4.0: credit The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Download and credit textToyota G16E-GTS 1.6 turbo 3-cylinder
1.6 L inline-3 turbo · 2023–26
52YouTube tone, 0-100
4 scored years2 recalls · 17 repair notes to dealers
- GR Corolla
- ChevroletYT #62
Illustration (AI-generated) in the style of a factory press photo, not a photo of a specific engine; brand names and logos belong to their owners. Free to use under CC BY 4.0: credit The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Download and credit textGM LSA / LS9 6.2 supercharged
6.2 L V8, pushrod supercharged · 2009–15
52YouTube tone, 0-100
7 scored years1 recall · 83 repair notes to dealers
- Corvette ZR1 (C6)
- Cadillac CTS V / CTS-V
- Camaro
- DodgeYT #63
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6.2 L V8, pushrod supercharged · 2015–26
52YouTube tone, 0-100
12 scored years0 recalls · 6 repair notes to dealers
- Challenger SRT Hellcat / Demon
- Charger SRT Hellcat
- Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk
- Ram 1500 TRX
- Durango SRT Hellcat
- ChevroletYT #64
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6.2 L V8, pushrod naturally aspirated · 2008–17
51YouTube tone, 0-100
10 scored years10 recalls · 152 repair notes to dealers
- Corvette
- Pontiac G8 GXP
- Camaro
- SS
- NissanYT #68
Illustration (AI-generated) in the style of a factory press photo, not a photo of a specific engine; brand names and logos belong to their owners. Free to use under CC BY 4.0: credit The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Download and credit textNissan VR30DDTT 3.0 twin-turbo V6
3.0 L 60° V6, DOHC twin-turbo · 2016–26
51YouTube tone, 0-100
11 scored years2 recalls · 1 repair note to dealers
- Infiniti Q50 3.0t / Red Sport 400
- Infiniti Q60 3.0t / Red Sport 400
- Z
- FordYT #73
Illustration (AI-generated) in the style of a factory press photo, not a photo of a specific engine; brand names and logos belong to their owners. Free to use under CC BY 4.0: credit The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Download and credit textFord 5.0 Coyote
5.0 L V8, DOHC naturally aspirated · 2011–26
50YouTube tone, 0-100
16 scored years0 recalls · 0 repair notes to dealers
- Mustang GT
- Mustang Bullitt
- Mustang Mach 1
- Mustang Dark Horse
- MazdaYT #74
Illustration (AI-generated) in the style of a factory press photo, not a photo of a specific engine; brand names and logos belong to their owners. Free to use under CC BY 4.0: credit The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Download and credit textMazda Skyactiv-G 2.0 (MX-5)
2.0 L inline-4, DOHC naturally aspirated · 2016–26
50YouTube tone, 0-100
11 scored years5 recalls · 64 repair notes to dealers
- MX-5 Miata (ND)
- DodgeYT #75
Illustration (AI-generated) in the style of a factory press photo, not a photo of a specific engine; brand names and logos belong to their owners. Free to use under CC BY 4.0: credit The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Download and credit text6.1 SRT8 HEMI
6.1 L V8, pushrod naturally aspirated · 2005–10
50YouTube tone, 0-100
6 scored years0 recalls · 2 repair notes to dealers
- Chrysler 300C SRT8
- Charger SRT8
- Magnum SRT8
- Challenger SRT8
- Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
- BMWYT #78
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4.9 L 90° V8, DOHC naturally aspirated · 2000–03
50YouTube tone, 0-100
4 scored years5 recalls · 5 repair notes to dealers
- Z8
- M5 (E39)
- SubaruYT #79
Illustration (AI-generated) in the style of a factory press photo, not a photo of a specific engine; brand names and logos belong to their owners. Free to use under CC BY 4.0: credit The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Download and credit textSubaru EJ257 2.5 turbo boxer
2.5 L flat-4, DOHC turbo · 2015–21
50YouTube tone, 0-100
7 scored years0 recalls · 29 repair notes to dealers
- WRX STI
- FordYT #81
Illustration (AI-generated) in the style of a factory press photo, not a photo of a specific engine; brand names and logos belong to their owners. Free to use under CC BY 4.0: credit The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Download and credit textFord 5.2 Voodoo
5.2 L V8, DOHC naturally aspirated · 2016–20
49YouTube tone, 0-100
5 scored years0 recalls · 6 repair notes to dealers
- Shelby GT350
- LamborghiniYT #83
Illustration (AI-generated) in the style of a factory press photo, not a photo of a specific engine; brand names and logos belong to their owners. Free to use under CC BY 4.0: credit The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Download and credit textLamborghini V12 (Diablo, Murciélago)
5.7 to 6.5 L 60° V12, DOHC naturally aspirated · 1990–10
49YouTube tone, 0-100
20 scored years4 recalls · 1 repair note to dealers
- Diablo
- Murciélago
- MazdaYT #85
Illustration (AI-generated) in the style of a factory press photo, not a photo of a specific engine; brand names and logos belong to their owners. Free to use under CC BY 4.0: credit The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Download and credit textMazda L3-VDT 2.3 turbo
2.3 L inline-4, DOHC turbo · 2006–13
48YouTube tone, 0-100
8 scored years5 recalls · 16 repair notes to dealers
- Mazdaspeed6
- CX-7 turbo
- Mazdaspeed3
- FordYT #86
Illustration (AI-generated) in the style of a factory press photo, not a photo of a specific engine; brand names and logos belong to their owners. Free to use under CC BY 4.0: credit The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Download and credit textFord 5.2 supercharged Predator
5.2 L V8, DOHC supercharged · 2020–26
48YouTube tone, 0-100
7 scored years0 recalls · 11 repair notes to dealers
- Shelby GT500 Mustang
- F-150 Raptor R
- MitsubishiYT #87
Illustration (AI-generated) in the style of a factory press photo, not a photo of a specific engine; brand names and logos belong to their owners. Free to use under CC BY 4.0: credit The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Download and credit textMitsubishi 4G63T 2.0 turbo
2.0 L inline-4, DOHC turbo · 2003–06
48YouTube tone, 0-100
4 scored years4 recalls · 10 repair notes to dealers
- Lancer Evolution VIII / IX
- HondaYT #88
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2.0 L and 2.2 L inline-4, DOHC naturally aspirated · 2000–09
48YouTube tone, 0-100
1 scored years5 recalls · 17 repair notes to dealers
- S2000
- ChevroletYT #89
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7.0 L V8, pushrod naturally aspirated · 2006–15
48YouTube tone, 0-100
10 scored years0 recalls · 0 repair notes to dealers
- Corvette Z06 (C6)
- Camaro Z/28
- DodgeYT #91
Illustration (AI-generated) in the style of a factory press photo, not a photo of a specific engine; brand names and logos belong to their owners. Free to use under CC BY 4.0: credit The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Download and credit textViper V10
8.0, 8.3 and 8.4 L V10, pushrod naturally aspirated · 1992–17
48YouTube tone, 0-100
20 scored years8 recalls · 31 repair notes to dealers
- Viper
- Ram SRT-10
- SubaruYT #102
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2.0 L and 2.4 L flat-4, DOHC naturally aspirated · 2013–26
46YouTube tone, 0-100
13 scored years14 recalls · 137 repair notes to dealers
- Scion FR-S
- BRZ
- Toyota 86
- Toyota GR86
- ChevroletYT #103
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5.7 L and 6.0 L V8, pushrod naturally aspirated · 1997–09
46YouTube tone, 0-100
13 scored years1 recall · 168 repair notes to dealers
- Corvette (C5)
- Camaro Z28 / SS
- Pontiac Firebird Formula / Trans Am
- Pontiac GTO
- Cadillac CTS-V
- +3 more
- NissanYT #104
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3.7 L 60° V6, DOHC naturally aspirated · 2008–20
46YouTube tone, 0-100
13 scored years2 recalls · 71 repair notes to dealers
- Infiniti G37
- 370Z
- Infiniti Q50 / Q60 3.7
- ChevroletYT #105
Illustration (AI-generated) in the style of a factory press photo, not a photo of a specific engine; brand names and logos belong to their owners. Free to use under CC BY 4.0: credit The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Download and credit textGM LT1 6.2
6.2 L V8, pushrod naturally aspirated · 2014–24
45YouTube tone, 0-100
11 scored years0 recalls · 0 repair notes to dealers
- Corvette Stingray (C7)
- Camaro
- MitsubishiYT #110
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2.0 L inline-4, DOHC turbo · 2008–15
45YouTube tone, 0-100
8 scored years10 recalls · 23 repair notes to dealers
- Lancer Evolution X
- Mercedes-AMGYT #113
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5.5 L 90° V8, DOHC twin-turbo · 2011–19
45YouTube tone, 0-100
8 scored years0 recalls · 70 repair notes to dealers
- CL63 AMG
- S63
- CLS63
- E63
- ML63 / GLE63
- +3 more
- Mercedes-AMGYT #116
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5.4 L 90° V8 supercharged · 2003–11
44YouTube tone, 0-100
9 scored years0 recalls · 14 repair notes to dealers
- SL55
- CL55
- S55
- E55
- G55
- +1 more
- BMWYT #117
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5.0 L 90° V10 naturally aspirated · 2006–10
44YouTube tone, 0-100
5 scored years2 recalls · 11 repair notes to dealers
- M5 (E60)
- M6 (E63/E64)
- BMWYT #123
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4.0 L 90° V8 naturally aspirated · 2008–13
43YouTube tone, 0-100
6 scored years5 recalls · 32 repair notes to dealers
- M3 (E9x)
- Mercedes-AMGYT #126
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6.2 L 90° V8, DOHC naturally aspirated · 2007–15
43YouTube tone, 0-100
8 scored years0 recalls · 43 repair notes to dealers
- CLK63
- CLS63 AMG
- E63 AMG / E63 AMG (wagon)
- ML63
- R63
- +4 more
- FerrariYT #132
Illustration (AI-generated) in the style of a factory press photo, not a photo of a specific engine; brand names and logos belong to their owners. Free to use under CC BY 4.0: credit The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Download and credit textFerrari F131 3.6 V8
3.6 L 90° V8 naturally aspirated · 2000–05
42YouTube tone, 0-100
6 scored years0 recalls · 1 repair note to dealers
- 360
Quick answers
Which performance car engine is the most reliable?
We cover 48 performance-car engines, from the Hellcat and the Coyote to the LS family and the EJ257. The government files most performance versions under their base model, so we rank them by YouTube owner tone: the Acura J30AC 3.0 turbo V6 ranks first (60 of 100). Each engine page shows its recalls and the automaker's repair notes by model year.
Why no owner-complaint score for performance engines?
Owners file government complaints under the model name, and a Hellcat is filed as a Challenger, a GT500 as a Mustang. We only count complaints whose model name or the owner's own words tie them to one engine, which is too few to rank fairly, so we lead with YouTube, recalls and repair notes.
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