Little compares to the sound and feel of a big 12-cylinder engine. They used to be available from many automakers, but are rarely used these days. Because of the carbon emissions they emit and the massive cost to build and repair them, they aren’t a feasible powertrain option for a majority of vehicles.
If you are a stickler for gas mileage, these are not the vehicles for you. They are well known for the large amount of power they can produce and the distinct sounds they make as they accelerate.
There are under a dozen left and only exotic cars still use them. So what V-12 engines can still be bought brand new for the 2026 model year? 
A few years ago, Aston Martin had plans for an EV. They ended up canceling and decided to make more V-12 engines. Their new and improved Vanquish keeps one of their most prestigious vehicles alive and keeps the engine it has been known for throughout the years. 
12Cilindri translates to “12 cylinder” in English. It’s the latest installment to the front engine V-12 line that Ferrari makes. Since the brand’s most recent hypercar, the F80, uses a twin-turbo V-6, the 12Cilindri is the only V-12 two-door coupe the brand offers. 
Ferrari still has another V-12 in its lineup, and it’s in a SUV. The company followed along with the other exotic automakers in building an SUV. While Ferrari prefers to call this large four-door vehicle an “authentic four door sports vehicle” or an FUV (Ferrari Utility Vehicle), it’s still a SUV. 
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Lamborghini has been well known for making cars as loud and ostentatious as possible. Their alien-esque design language, scissor doors and roaring V-12 engines have been the company’s bread and butter for decades. After the discontinuation of the Aventador, the Revuelto took the V-12 to another level, adding a hybrid system to give it a combined horsepower of 1,001. 
Mercedes recently announced that the V-12 will be staying in their Maybach S680. As the brand’s most luxurious vehicle, it makes sense to keep the engine that makes it different from the rest of the lineup. Even though the starting MSRP for this car is $244,400, it is the cheapest vehicle on this list. 
Most V-12 engines are known for their loud and screaming exhaust notes. The Rolls-Royce V-12 barely makes any noise. It still adds a massive amount of power to push these heavy land yachts along the road with maximum comfort. 
This is the entry level Rolls-Royce that begins at $357,750. While lacking the status of a Phantom and the size of a Cullinan, it’s still one of the most luxurious cars money can buy. 
The flagship of Rolls-Royce and the king of luxury vehicles, the Phantom is still around. Being the oldest car model on the market as there are still new versions of it being made since its inception in 1925, it’s kind of a big deal. 
Keenan Thompson is a car culture reporter for the Detroit Free Press. Contact Keenan at kthompson@freepress.com. Follow him on Instagram at @keenanautos. To sign up for our autos newsletter. Become a subscriber. 

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