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Few feelings in this world compare to experiencing the power of a strong V6 engine. V6 engines have become some of the most popular engines on the market in recent years. They deliver fast and reliable performance and don’t always have to come at outrageous prices. 2019 was an amazing year for V6 engines. Here are the top five fastest V6 cars of 2019, according to U.S. News.

2019 Audi S4

A blue Audi S4.
The Audi S4 | Audi

The slowest V6 engine on our list is only slow by comparison to some of the heavy-hitters listed. The 2019 Audi S4 makes 349 hp. It can go from 0-60 miles per hour in 4.4 seconds.

The 2019 Audi S4 was originally sold for $50,200, making it the least expensive car that uses a V6 on the list. On top of being incredibly fast, it also has a luxurious cabin. The 2019 Audi S4 combines performance with comfort and is the most attainable on this list of fastest V6 cars for 2019.

2019 Porsche 911 Carrera

A Porsche 911 Carrera.
Porsche 911 Carrera | Porsche

The 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera is a masterpiece. It debuted at $92,350. While extremely costly, the 2019 911 Carrera delivers performance that is worth every penny. It has been praised as everything drivers could want in a sports car.

The base model uses a twin-turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine. It makes 370 hp. The 2019 Porsche 911 Carrera can go from 0-60 miles per hour in 4.3 seconds. It also boasts amazing handling, great safety features, and a stylish interior. The 911 Carrera was one of the best luxury convertibles that money could buy in 2019, and it has aged well.

2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio

A red Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifolgio.
The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio | John Sciulli via Getty Images

Italian premium car manufacturer Alfa Romeo Automobiles has been on the car racing scene since 1911. Alfa Romeo knows how to craft quality sport vehicles, and they never fail to impress in the performance category. The 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio outshines both the Porsche 911 Carrera and Audi S4 by far with horsepower in a class of its own.

The 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio uses an engine that is very similar to a Ferrari engine. It features a twin-turbo 2.9-liter V6 with an eight-speed automatic transmission. This powertrain makes an incredible 505 hp. The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio isn’t the most reliable sports car, but its powerful V6 is hard to ignore. Pricing started at $75,840 for the Italian sports car.

2019 Nissan GT-R

A red Nissan GT-R.
The Nissan GT-R | Nissan

The Nissan GT-R was built to crush the competition in Japanese Touring Car championships. The 2019 Nissan GT-R lives up to its legacy of monstrous power. GT-Rs look mean, but they are so much more than just aesthetically menacing. They can talk the talk and walk the walk.

The 2019 Nissan GT-R started at $99,990. For that steep price, drivers get to claim ownership of their very own “Godzilla”, a Japanese performance beast of a machine that is known for stomping on its rivals. The 2019 Nissan GT-R features a twin-turbo 3.8-cylinder V8 engine. It makes a thrilling 565 hp. The GT-R can go 0-60 miles per hour in as little as 2.9 seconds, according to U.S. News.

2019 Acura NSX

A red 2019 Acura NSX.
2019 Acura NSX | Mark Ralston/AFP via Getty Images.

The 2019 Acura NSX’s V6 is one of the best V6 engines made in recent years. The 3.5-liter V6 makes a massive 573 hp. In addition, standard all-wheel drive makes this mid-engine sports car an absolute wonder of a vehicle.

The 2019 Acura NSX handles like a dream. It also debuted at a price of $157,500, so most can only dream of ever driving it. The 2019 Acura NSX goes 0-60 miles per hour in just 2.7 seconds. It can do a quarter-mile in about 11 seconds.

2019 was an amazing year for V6 engines. Automakers proved that they did not need to incorporate V8 engines to produce incredible power and please sports car lovers. V6 engines pack a punch, and these 2019 models show what a great V6 can really do. Is the V6 the best engine currently on the market?

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