The Lemon Index

Supercars · Performance engines · BMW engines

Supercar engines, by year.

39 engines in 41 supercars, every one sourced. Supercars draw too few government complaints to score per car, so each engine shows its YouTube owner tone, recalls and the automaker's repair notes.

39 engines

  1. Porsche 9A2 Evo 3.7 3.7 L flat-6 engine
    PorscheYT #1

    Porsche 9A2 Evo 3.7

    3.7 L flat-6 twin-turbo · 2021–25

    63YouTube tone, 0-100
    5 scored years

    1 recall · 102 repair notes to dealers

    • 911 Turbo / GT3
  2. Porsche 3.8 twin-turbo flat-6 3.8 L flat-6 engine
    PorscheYT #2

    Porsche 3.8 twin-turbo flat-6

    3.8 L flat-6 twin-turbo · 2010–19

    62YouTube tone, 0-100
    2 scored years

    1 recall · 115 repair notes to dealers

    • 911 Turbo / GT3
  3. Aston Martin 5.9 V12 5.9 L 60° V12 engine
    Aston MartinYT #3

    Aston Martin 5.9 V12

    5.9 L 60° V12 naturally aspirated · 2010–17

    61YouTube tone, 0-100
    5 scored years

    5 recalls · 9 repair notes to dealers

    • DBS
    • V12 Vantage / V12 Vantage S
  4. Porsche M97 (Mezger) 3.6 to 4.0 L flat-6 engine
    PorscheYT #4

    Porsche M97 (Mezger)

    3.6 to 4.0 L flat-6 naturally aspirated (GT3) or twin-turbo (GT2 RS) · 2010–11

    60YouTube tone, 0-100
    2 scored years

    0 recalls · 98 repair notes to dealers

    • 911 Turbo / GT3
  5. Ferrari F154 3.9 L (SF90 4.0 L) 90° V8 engine
    FerrariYT #12

    Ferrari F154

    3.9 L (SF90 4.0 L) 90° V8 twin-turbo · 2015–25

    58YouTube tone, 0-100
    11 scored years

    12 recalls · 10 repair notes to dealers

    • California T
    • 488
    • GTC4Lusso T
    • Portofino
    • F8 Tributo
    • +2 more
  6. GM LT2 6.2 L 90° V8, pushrod engine
    ChevroletYT #13

    GM LT2

    6.2 L 90° V8, pushrod naturally aspirated hybrid · 2024–25

    57YouTube tone, 0-100
    2 scored years

    1 recall · 8 repair notes to dealers

    • Corvette E-RAY / Corvette E-Ray
  7. Acura JNC1 3.5 L 75° V6 engine
    AcuraYT #18

    Acura JNC1

    3.5 L 75° V6 twin-turbo hybrid · 2017–22

    57YouTube tone, 0-100
    6 scored years

    0 recalls · 10 repair notes to dealers

    • NSX
  8. Ford 3.5 EcoBoost (D35) 3.5 L V6 engine
    FordYT #19

    Ford 3.5 EcoBoost (D35)

    3.5 L V6 twin-turbo · 2017–22

    57YouTube tone, 0-100
    4 scored years

    2 recalls · 5 repair notes to dealers

    • GT
  9. Aston Martin AE31 V12 5.2 L 60° V12 engine
    Aston MartinYT #20

    Aston Martin AE31 V12

    5.2 L 60° V12 twin-turbo · 2017–23

    56YouTube tone, 0-100
    7 scored years

    0 recalls · 10 repair notes to dealers

    • DB11 V12
    • DBS
    • Vantage V12
  10. Mercedes M256 3.0 L inline-6 engine
    Mercedes-BenzYT #21

    Mercedes M256

    3.0 L inline-6 turbo, 48-volt mild hybrid · 2019–25

    56YouTube tone, 0-100
    7 scored years

    0 recalls · 43 repair notes to dealers

    • AMG GT 43 4matic Plus / AMG GT 53 4matic Plus
  11. Porsche 918 Spyder V8 4.6 L V8 engine
    PorscheYT #23

    Porsche 918 Spyder V8

    4.6 L V8 naturally aspirated plug-in hybrid · 2015

    56YouTube tone, 0-100
    1 scored years

    5 recalls · 104 repair notes to dealers

    • 918 Spyder
  12. Mercedes-AMG M177 / M178 4.0 L V8 engine
    Mercedes-AMGYT #26

    Mercedes-AMG M177 / M178

    4.0 L V8 twin-turbo · 2015–26

    55YouTube tone, 0-100
    10 scored years

    9 recalls · 191 repair notes to dealers

    • C63
    • GT
    • Aston Martin DB11 V8 / DB12 V8
    • S63
    • E63
    • +7 more
  13. McLaren M630 3.0 L 120° V6 engine
    McLarenYT #29

    McLaren M630

    3.0 L 120° V6 twin-turbo plug-in hybrid · 2023

    55YouTube tone, 0-100
    1 scored years

    3 recalls · 30 repair notes to dealers

    • Artura
  14. Porsche GT3 flat-6 (MA1) 3.8 L and 4.0 L flat-6 engine
    PorscheYT #34

    Porsche GT3 flat-6 (MA1)

    3.8 L and 4.0 L flat-6 naturally aspirated · 2014–24

    54YouTube tone, 0-100
    8 scored years

    0 recalls · 175 repair notes to dealers

    • 911 Turbo / GT3
  15. Audi 4.2 FSI V8 4.2 L 90° V8 engine
    AudiYT #35

    Audi 4.2 FSI V8

    4.2 L 90° V8 naturally aspirated · 2010–15

    54YouTube tone, 0-100
    5 scored years

    0 recalls · 0 repair notes to dealers

    • R8 / R8 Spyder
  16. McLaren M840T 4.0 L 90° flat-plane V8 engine
    McLarenYT #36

    McLaren M840T

    4.0 L 90° flat-plane V8 twin-turbo · 2018–22

    54YouTube tone, 0-100
    5 scored years

    5 recalls · 22 repair notes to dealers

    • 720S / 750S
    • GT
  17. Ferrari F140 6.3 L and 6.5 L V12 engine
    FerrariYT #37

    Ferrari F140

    6.3 L and 6.5 L V12 naturally aspirated · 2012–24

    54YouTube tone, 0-100
    13 scored years

    9 recalls · 4 repair notes to dealers

    • FF / GTC4Lusso
    • F12berlinetta
    • 812 Superfast
  18. Ferrari F163 3.0 L 120° V6 engine
    FerrariYT #38

    Ferrari F163

    3.0 L 120° V6 twin-turbo plug-in hybrid · 2022–25

    54YouTube tone, 0-100
    3 scored years

    1 recall · 0 repair notes to dealers

    • 296
  19. GM LT5 6.2 L 90° V8, pushrod engine
    ChevroletYT #39

    GM LT5

    6.2 L 90° V8, pushrod supercharged · 2019

    54YouTube tone, 0-100
    1 scored years

    0 recalls · 1 repair note to dealers

    • Corvette ZR1
  20. Lamborghini L539 V12 6.5 L V12 engine
    LamborghiniYT #40

    Lamborghini L539 V12

    6.5 L V12 naturally aspirated · 2012–22

    54YouTube tone, 0-100
    11 scored years

    2 recalls · 16 repair notes to dealers

    • Aventador
  21. VW Group 4.0 TFSI V8 (EA825) 4.0 L V8 engine
    Volkswagen GroupYT #41

    VW Group 4.0 TFSI V8 (EA825)

    4.0 L V8 twin-turbo · 2019–25

    54YouTube tone, 0-100
    6 scored years

    9 recalls · 130 repair notes to dealers

    • Bentley Bentayga / Bentayga EWB
    • Lamborghini Urus
    • Bentley Continental GT
  22. Mercedes-AMG M159 6.2 L V8 engine
    Mercedes-AMGYT #42

    Mercedes-AMG M159

    6.2 L V8 naturally aspirated · 2011–15

    54YouTube tone, 0-100
    5 scored years

    0 recalls · 1 repair note to dealers

    • GT
  23. Mercedes-AMG M139 2.0 L inline-4 engine
    Mercedes-AMGYT #46

    Mercedes-AMG M139

    2.0 L inline-4 turbo, mild hybrid · 2025

    53YouTube tone, 0-100
    1 scored years

    0 recalls · 0 repair notes to dealers

    • Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 43 (coupe)
  24. VW Group 3.0 V6 (EA839) 3.0 L V6 engine
    Volkswagen GroupYT #48

    VW Group 3.0 V6 (EA839)

    3.0 L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid · 2020–25

    53YouTube tone, 0-100
    4 scored years

    1 recall · 118 repair notes to dealers

    • Bentley Bentayga / Bentayga Hybrid
  25. Audi 4.0 TFSI V8 (EA824) 4.0 L V8 engine
    Volkswagen GroupYT #50

    Audi 4.0 TFSI V8 (EA824)

    4.0 L V8 twin-turbo · 2013–17

    53YouTube tone, 0-100
    5 scored years

    0 recalls · 4 repair notes to dealers

    • Bentley Continental GT
  26. McLaren M838T 3.8 L 90° flat-plane V8 engine
    McLarenYT #51

    McLaren M838T

    3.8 L 90° flat-plane V8 twin-turbo · 2012–20

    53YouTube tone, 0-100
    8 scored years

    1 recall · 26 repair notes to dealers

    • 650S / 12C
    • 570S / 540C
  27. Toyota 2GR-FE 3.5 L 60° V6 engine
    ToyotaYT #53

    Toyota 2GR-FE

    3.5 L 60° V6 naturally aspirated or supercharged · 2010–25

    53YouTube tone, 0-100
    11 scored years

    6 recalls · 17 repair notes to dealers

    • Lotus Evora / Emira
  28. Lamborghini / Audi 5.2 V10 5.2 L 90° V10 engine
    LamborghiniYT #54

    Lamborghini / Audi 5.2 V10

    5.2 L 90° V10 naturally aspirated · 2010–24

    53YouTube tone, 0-100
    15 scored years

    8 recalls · 120 repair notes to dealers

    • Audi R8
    • Gallardo
    • Huracán
  29. Lamborghini L545 V12 6.5 L V12 engine
    LamborghiniYT #55

    Lamborghini L545 V12

    6.5 L V12 naturally aspirated plug-in hybrid · 2024–25

    53YouTube tone, 0-100
    2 scored years

    4 recalls · 1 repair note to dealers

    • Revuelto
  30. GM LT4 6.2 L 90° V8, pushrod engine
    ChevroletYT #57

    GM LT4

    6.2 L 90° V8, pushrod supercharged · 2015–26

    52YouTube tone, 0-100
    5 scored years

    0 recalls · 110 repair notes to dealers

    • Corvette Z06
    • Cadillac CTS-V
    • Camaro
    • Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
    • Cadillac Escalade-V
  31. Bentley 6.0 W12 6.0 L W12 engine
    BentleyYT #60

    Bentley 6.0 W12

    6.0 L W12 twin-turbo · 2010–24

    52YouTube tone, 0-100
    14 scored years

    7 recalls · 273 repair notes to dealers

    • Continental GT
    • Bentayga / Bentayga Speed
  32. Ferrari F136 4.5 L and 4.3 L 90° V8 engine
    FerrariYT #61

    Ferrari F136

    4.5 L and 4.3 L 90° V8 naturally aspirated · 2005–15

    52YouTube tone, 0-100
    6 scored years

    10 recalls · 2 repair notes to dealers

    • F430
    • California
    • 458 Italia
  33. Chevrolet LT6 5.5 L flat-plane V8, DOHC engine
    ChevroletYT #65

    Chevrolet LT6

    5.5 L flat-plane V8, DOHC naturally aspirated · 2023–25

    51YouTube tone, 0-100
    3 scored years

    0 recalls · 0 repair notes to dealers

    • Corvette Z06 / Corvette Z06 Carbon Aero
  34. Chevrolet LT7 5.5 L V8, DOHC engine
    ChevroletYT #66

    Chevrolet LT7

    5.5 L V8, DOHC twin-turbo · 2025

    51YouTube tone, 0-100
    1 scored years

    0 recalls · 0 repair notes to dealers

    • Corvette ZR1
  35. BMW N74 V12 6.6 L and 6.75 L 60° V12 engine
    BMWYT #69

    BMW N74 V12

    6.6 L and 6.75 L 60° V12 twin-turbo · 2010–25

    51YouTube tone, 0-100
    16 scored years

    14 recalls · 17 repair notes to dealers

    • Rolls-Royce Ghost
    • Rolls-Royce Phantom
    • Rolls-Royce Cullinan
  36. Aston Martin 4.7 V8 4.7 L V8 engine
    Aston MartinYT #70

    Aston Martin 4.7 V8

    4.7 L V8 naturally aspirated · 2010–16

    50YouTube tone, 0-100
    7 scored years

    7 recalls · 5 repair notes to dealers

    • Vantage
  37. Nissan VR38DETT 3.8 L 60° V6 engine
    NissanYT #72

    Nissan VR38DETT

    3.8 L 60° V6 twin-turbo · 2010–24

    50YouTube tone, 0-100
    14 scored years

    3 recalls · 32 repair notes to dealers

    • GT-R
  38. BMW N73 V12 6.75 L V12 engine
    BMWYT #93

    BMW N73 V12

    6.75 L V12 naturally aspirated · 2010–17

    48YouTube tone, 0-100
    8 scored years

    3 recalls · 8 repair notes to dealers

    • Rolls-Royce Phantom
  39. Bugatti W16 8.0 L W16 engine
    BugattiYT #120

    Bugatti W16

    8.0 L W16 quad-turbo · 2010–24

    44YouTube tone, 0-100
    13 scored years

    10 recalls · 1 repair note to dealers

    • Veyron
    • Chiron

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Which supercar engine is the most reliable?

We cover 39 supercar engines, from the Ferrari F154 to the Bugatti W16. Supercars draw too few owner complaints to rank per car, so we rank them by YouTube owner tone: the Porsche 9A2 Evo 3.7 ranks first (63 of 100). Each engine page shows its recalls and the automaker's repair notes by model year.

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