Top 5 most powerful V12 engines

1. Ferrari F12 tdf

Power: 574kW

Tyre-shredding performance from superb 6.3-litre V12 makes for one extremely fast Fezza. That it revs to 8900rpm and provides 80 percent of its torque from 2500rpm is testament to its flexibility.

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2. Lamborghini Aventador SV

Power: 552kW

Ballistic 6.5-litre naturally-aspirated V12 defines the carbonfibre Lambo supercar. Soon-to-arrive S update brings four-wheel steering and facelifted styling.

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3. Bentley Continental Supersports

Power: 522kW

Unique W12 layout (combining two VW V6s on a common crank) is a talking point, but it’s the twin-turbocharged grunt across the rev range that makes the Conti such a (thirsty) delight.

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4. Ferrari GTC4Lusso

Power: 507kW

All-paw V12 fun translates to fantastic off-the-line acceleration in what is the replacement for the FF. V8 model coming soon, but the V12 is the power leader in Ferrari’s grand tourer.

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5. Rolls-Royce Wraith

Power: 465kW

Fastest and most dynamic car to wear the Rolls-Royce badge delivers on effortless urge courtesy of a tweaked version of BMW’s 6.6-litre twin-turbo V12.

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