Of all the engines configurations, the V8 is the most star-spangled icon of the USA. It’s choppy rumble might as well be singing, “Freedom, freedom, freedom.” But while all the Detroit Three are still happy to sell you a V8-powered pickup truck, we’re seeing V8 sports coupes such as the Challenger and Camaro go the way of the dodo. Of the four front-engine V8 coupes available in 2025, three will be from foreign automakers.

• Ford Mustang GT
• Aston Martin Vantage V8
• Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Coupe
• Ferrari Roma

With Chevrolet’s decision to cancel the Camaro (after 2024), and Dodge cancelling the Challenger (after 2023), the Mustang GT is the final traditional front engine, RWD, V8 coupe coming out of Detroit. Don’t worry, with a recent redesign in 2024, it seems the Mustang is here to stay.

If you want a performance V8 from General Motors you can either get the supercharged Cadillac Blackwing sedan or the final two-door sports car from GM with a V8: the C8 Corvette. Its mid-mounted V8 is either a regular 6.2-liter one, or an exotic flat-plane crank V8 (in the Z06). In the E-Ray it’s paired with an electric motor. But in every current Corvette it’s left gloriously naturally aspirated. There are rumors of a 800+ horsepower ZR1 sometime in the future. Of course purists won’t allow the mid-engine car into the sports coupe category.

Both Dodge and Lexus are tossing their V8s for turbocharged six cylinder engines. The Lexus plant is a 3.4-liter V6 shared with Toyotas such as the Tundra. The Dodge plant is a 3.0-liter straight-six also promising to make 500+ horsepower in top trim 2025 Ram trucks.

Even mid-engine hypercars (not considers ‘coupes’ by purists) are moving to turbocharged six-cylinders, such as the Maserati MC20. One exception is the Aston Martin Valhalla and rumored next Vanquish which use a 4.0-liter AMG-tuned V8 and the McLaren 750S which has its own turbocharged V8. BMW also still makes a V8, but not in any coupes. Its performance coupes get I6s, turbocharged or naturally aspirated. BMW’s turbocharged 4.4-liter is for the M5 sedan and wagon.

That leaves three front-engine sports coupes from foreign automakers. None are naturally aspirated, but all still have a classic “bent eight.”

The Aston Martin Vantage V8 doesn’t have the DB series signature V12. It makes due with a 4.0-liter twin turbocharged V8 which is wound tight, making a bonkers 665 horsepower. While traditionalists feel an Aston should have a V12, many enthusiasts prefer the Vantage V8’s lower weight (3,500 pounds and up). Its $146k MSRP puts it almost in Porsche 911 territory.

Like Aston Martin, Ferrari is still dropping V12s in its flagship front-engine, RWD coupes. The Roma is more of a “budget” Ferrari for peasants who want a lower price tag ($250k+) and a tiny back seat. It’s got a 3.8-liter twin turbocharged V8 that cranks out 611 horsepower. It weighs in just under 3,500 pounds.

The Mercedes AMG GT has a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8. In the regular GT 55 trim it makes 469 horsepower. But if you want the GT 63 trim the same engine is tuned for 577 horsepower. The MSRPs are $136k and $177k respectively. This coupe weighs in at 4,300-4,600 pounds depending on trim.

What’s interesting is that if you widen this list to all two-door V8 sports cars, including the Corvette and the three British hypercars listed above, the number of V8s from overseas automakers is still 75%. It looks like the American V8 is an endangered species. But it’s staying alive elsewhere. For exotic European brands, the turbocharged V8 is becoming a popular V12 replacement.