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10 Best V-8 Muscle Cars for 2015 | Autobytel.com
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10. 2015 Kia K900
The 2015 Kia K900 might seem like a bit of an outlier on our list of V-8 muscle cars, but this stealth rubber-burner is actually a blast to drive. The full-size Kia K900 sedan can be optioned with a 5.0-liter V-8 that churns out 420 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque, and the rear-wheel drive four-door also features an eight-speed automatic transmission. Look for the trip to 60-mph to take about five and a half seconds for the K900, but smooth torque delivery at all speeds and the ability to light 'em up on command makes the luxury-laden Kia a secret favorite amongst premium sedans.
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09. 2015 Jaguar XF-RS
The second Jaguar entry on this list is the 2015 Jaguar XF-RS, a four-door V-8 muscle car that borrows the same engine found under the hood of the F-Type R coupe. As expected the end result is just as entertaining, with the Jaguar XF-RS making full use of the 550 horsepower and 502 lb-ft of torque manifested by its 5.0-liter, eight-cylinder engine. Also equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission, the XF-RS - which features a very aggressive aero kit complete with an eye-catching rear wing - blows past the 60-mph mark in 4.2 seconds
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08. 2015 Audi RS 7
The 2015 Audi RS 7 takes the lauded sloped silhouette of the four-door A7 and injects an overdose of adrenaline underneath its sexy sheet metal. The Audi RS 7 benefits from quattro all-wheel drive, which becomes a boon when attempting to maximize traction with the go-pedal pushed to the floor. The 560 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque produced by the RS 7's turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 make for a face-flattening experience at full throttle, with the vehicle breaching the 60-mph barrier in 3.4 seconds. An eight-speed automatic transmission is on hand with every edition of the RS 7 in order to maximize both acceleration and comfort when cruising at more sedate speeds.
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07. 2015 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
The 2015 Cadillac CTS-V coupe is enjoying one last victory lap around the luxury muscle car circuit, as its uncertain as to whether the two-door edition of Cadillac's flagship performance model will be offered alongside the redesigned sedan. Enjoy it while it lasts, because the Cadillac CTS-V coupe shreds its rear rubber by way of a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 that is good for a heart-stopping 556 horsepower and 551 lb-ft of torque. You can get a six-speed automatic with the Cadillac, but we recommend the six-speed manual transmission instead, as it's the most entertaining way to rocket the coupe to 60-mph in 4.3 seconds.
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06. 2015 Mercedes-AMG C63
2015 brings a new name to this German high performance luxury sedan, as last year's C63 AMG now goes by the appellation of Mercedes-AMG C63. Whatever the label, it's hard to ignore this V-8 muscle car's smoking hot drivetrain, a 4.0-liter twin-turbo motor that offers up 469 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque in 'base' form, and 503 ponies and 516 lb-ft of twist when ordered in S spec. A seven-speed automated manual transmission allows for driver control over how aggressively that output is sent to the rear wheels, and 60-mph is available from behind the wheels of the Mercedes-AMG C63 in a very quick 3.9 seconds.
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05. 2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
The 2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 revives a famous alphanumeric designation that used to strike fear in the hearts of both stoplight racers and road course privateers alike. The Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 finds itself on the receiving end of a strip-down treatment that removes non-essential equipment (like sound insulation and stereo gear) in favor of a lighter, more track-ready package. In addition to its advanced suspension tuning, the Z/28 also comes with a 7.0-liter V-8 engine that produces 505 horsepower and 481 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual is the only gearbox offered with the coupe, and 4.0 seconds is all the time it needs to reach 60-mph.
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04. 2015 Ford Mustang GT
The 2015 Ford Mustang GT represents an all-new take on what's long been a V-8 muscle car classic. The ultimate evolution of the original pony car, the redesigned Ford Mustang GT finally gains an independent rear suspension to add handling prowess to what was already a formidable platform. Linking the Mustang GT to its predecessors is a hearty 5.0-liter eight-cylinder engine, one that can be shifted by a six-speed manual or left in the hands of a six-speed automatic transmission. Either way, Ford owners benefit from 435 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, along with a more sophisticated interior than has ever before been offered with the Mustang. How long does it take the 2015 edition of the car to get to 60-mph? How about 4.4 seconds, just a tick slower than the model it replaces.
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03. 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
If pure power is all you care about in a V-8 muscle car then it's impossible to beat the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat. This retro-themed beast features a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine that pushes out an incredible 707 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, a rating that also makes the driving Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat a bit of a handful. Aiding and abetting your pursuit of speed are a standard launch control system and a multi-stage stability control program, and buyers can choose between either an eight-speed automatic or a six-speed manual transmission. Dodge claims a 3.7 second trip to 60-mph with the Hellcat.
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02. 2015 Jaguar F-Type R Coupe
It wasn't long ago that Jaguar was known more for V-12 engines rather than V-8s, but times have changed and the2015 Jaguar F-TYPE R coupe proves that it was worth the wait for this latest generation of eight-cylinder engines. The Jaguar F-Type R coupe sits at the top of the luxury two-door's product range thanks to its 550 horsepower, 5.0-liter unit that makes use of a supercharger to also deliver 502 lb-ft of torque - more than even the similar engine found under the hood of the F-Type roadster. An eight-speed automatic transmission, an adjustable sport suspension, and an active exhaust system come free of charge with the Jaguar, which sprints to 60-mph in four seconds flat.
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01. 2015 BMW M5
The 2015 BMW M5 is for anyone who needs to travel at triple-digit speeds with the entire family in tow. The BMW M5 mid-size four-door sedan offers an exceptional amount of luxury to coddle its passengers when they aren't being terrified out of their minds by the 575 horsepower and 502 lb-ft of torque that its 4.4-liter turbocharged V-8 engine is capable of producing. A six-speed manual transmission is optional with the M5, while a seven-speed automated manual gearbox is standard, and the rear-wheel drive BMW can hit 60-mph from a standing start in just 4.5 seconds.
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10. 2015 Kia K900
The 2015 Kia K900 might seem like a bit of an outlier on our list of V-8 muscle cars, but this stealth rubber-burner is actually a blast to drive. The full-size Kia K900 sedan can be optioned with a 5.0-liter V-8 that churns out 420 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque, and the rear-wheel drive four-door also features an eight-speed automatic transmission. Look for the trip to 60-mph to take about five and a half seconds for the K900, but smooth torque delivery at all speeds and the ability to light 'em up on command makes the luxury-laden Kia a secret favorite amongst premium sedans.
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09. 2015 Jaguar XF-RS
The second Jaguar entry on this list is the 2015 Jaguar XF-RS, a four-door V-8 muscle car that borrows the same engine found under the hood of the F-Type R coupe. As expected the end result is just as entertaining, with the Jaguar XF-RS making full use of the 550 horsepower and 502 lb-ft of torque manifested by its 5.0-liter, eight-cylinder engine. Also equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission, the XF-RS - which features a very aggressive aero kit complete with an eye-catching rear wing - blows past the 60-mph mark in 4.2 seconds
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08. 2015 Audi RS 7
The 2015 Audi RS 7 takes the lauded sloped silhouette of the four-door A7 and injects an overdose of adrenaline underneath its sexy sheet metal. The Audi RS 7 benefits from quattro all-wheel drive, which becomes a boon when attempting to maximize traction with the go-pedal pushed to the floor. The 560 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque produced by the RS 7's turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 make for a face-flattening experience at full throttle, with the vehicle breaching the 60-mph barrier in 3.4 seconds. An eight-speed automatic transmission is on hand with every edition of the RS 7 in order to maximize both acceleration and comfort when cruising at more sedate speeds.
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07. 2015 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
The 2015 Cadillac CTS-V coupe is enjoying one last victory lap around the luxury muscle car circuit, as its uncertain as to whether the two-door edition of Cadillac's flagship performance model will be offered alongside the redesigned sedan. Enjoy it while it lasts, because the Cadillac CTS-V coupe shreds its rear rubber by way of a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 that is good for a heart-stopping 556 horsepower and 551 lb-ft of torque. You can get a six-speed automatic with the Cadillac, but we recommend the six-speed manual transmission instead, as it's the most entertaining way to rocket the coupe to 60-mph in 4.3 seconds.
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06. 2015 Mercedes-AMG C63
2015 brings a new name to this German high performance luxury sedan, as last year's C63 AMG now goes by the appellation of Mercedes-AMG C63. Whatever the label, it's hard to ignore this V-8 muscle car's smoking hot drivetrain, a 4.0-liter twin-turbo motor that offers up 469 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque in 'base' form, and 503 ponies and 516 lb-ft of twist when ordered in S spec. A seven-speed automated manual transmission allows for driver control over how aggressively that output is sent to the rear wheels, and 60-mph is available from behind the wheels of the Mercedes-AMG C63 in a very quick 3.9 seconds.
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05. 2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
The 2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 revives a famous alphanumeric designation that used to strike fear in the hearts of both stoplight racers and road course privateers alike. The Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 finds itself on the receiving end of a strip-down treatment that removes non-essential equipment (like sound insulation and stereo gear) in favor of a lighter, more track-ready package. In addition to its advanced suspension tuning, the Z/28 also comes with a 7.0-liter V-8 engine that produces 505 horsepower and 481 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual is the only gearbox offered with the coupe, and 4.0 seconds is all the time it needs to reach 60-mph.
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04. 2015 Ford Mustang GT
The 2015 Ford Mustang GT represents an all-new take on what's long been a V-8 muscle car classic. The ultimate evolution of the original pony car, the redesigned Ford Mustang GT finally gains an independent rear suspension to add handling prowess to what was already a formidable platform. Linking the Mustang GT to its predecessors is a hearty 5.0-liter eight-cylinder engine, one that can be shifted by a six-speed manual or left in the hands of a six-speed automatic transmission. Either way, Ford owners benefit from 435 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, along with a more sophisticated interior than has ever before been offered with the Mustang. How long does it take the 2015 edition of the car to get to 60-mph? How about 4.4 seconds, just a tick slower than the model it replaces.
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03. 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
If pure power is all you care about in a V-8 muscle car then it's impossible to beat the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat. This retro-themed beast features a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine that pushes out an incredible 707 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, a rating that also makes the driving Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat a bit of a handful. Aiding and abetting your pursuit of speed are a standard launch control system and a multi-stage stability control program, and buyers can choose between either an eight-speed automatic or a six-speed manual transmission. Dodge claims a 3.7 second trip to 60-mph with the Hellcat.
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02. 2015 Jaguar F-Type R Coupe
It wasn't long ago that Jaguar was known more for V-12 engines rather than V-8s, but times have changed and the2015 Jaguar F-TYPE R coupe proves that it was worth the wait for this latest generation of eight-cylinder engines. The Jaguar F-Type R coupe sits at the top of the luxury two-door's product range thanks to its 550 horsepower, 5.0-liter unit that makes use of a supercharger to also deliver 502 lb-ft of torque - more than even the similar engine found under the hood of the F-Type roadster. An eight-speed automatic transmission, an adjustable sport suspension, and an active exhaust system come free of charge with the Jaguar, which sprints to 60-mph in four seconds flat.
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01. 2015 BMW M5
The 2015 BMW M5 is for anyone who needs to travel at triple-digit speeds with the entire family in tow. The BMW M5 mid-size four-door sedan offers an exceptional amount of luxury to coddle its passengers when they aren't being terrified out of their minds by the 575 horsepower and 502 lb-ft of torque that its 4.4-liter turbocharged V-8 engine is capable of producing. A six-speed manual transmission is optional with the M5, while a seven-speed automated manual gearbox is standard, and the rear-wheel drive BMW can hit 60-mph from a standing start in just 4.5 seconds.
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