Top 10 Most Powerful Modified Cars in the World
These builds redefine what “horsepower” really means — pushing street and race engineering to its limits.
1️⃣ ETS Nissan GT-R — 3,046 HP
Builder: Extreme Turbo Systems (USA)
Notes: Known as one of the fastest GT-Rs ever built, this AWD monster runs a custom 4.1L stroker VR38, twin 76mm turbos, and a sequential gearbox. Claimed over 3,000 hp at the wheels and quarter-mile times in the 6s.
2️⃣ Red Victor 3 — 3,000 HP
Builder: Andy Frost (UK)
Notes: Based on a 1972 Vauxhall VX4/90, this drag legend runs a twin-turbo 9.8L V8 making up to 3,000 hp. Street-registered in the UK and capable of sub-7-second runs.
3️⃣ BADD GT (Ford GT) — 2,700 HP
Builder: Performance Power Racing (USA)
Notes: This twin-turbo Ford GT has topped 310 mph, breaking the standing mile record. Engine is a fortified 5.4L V8 with twin 76 mm turbos and custom aero.
4️⃣ Underground Racing Lamborghini Gallardo TT — 2,300 HP
Builder: Underground Racing (USA)
Notes: Street-driven twin-turbo setup using built 5.2L V10 engines and race-grade transmissions. Capable of 250+ mph highway runs.
5️⃣ Toyota Land Speed Cruiser — 2,000 HP
Builder: Toyota Racing Development (TRD, USA)
Notes: A twin-turbo 5.7L V8 Land Cruiser that set a world SUV speed record at 230 mph. Built to prove reliability and raw engineering potential.
6️⃣ Devel Sixteen Prototype — 5,000 HP (Claimed)
Builder: Devel Motors / Steve Morris Engines
Notes: While still in development, dyno testing has shown 5,000+ hp from a quad-turbo 12.3L V16. Designed for ultimate hypercar bragging rights.
7️⃣ AMS Performance Alpha Omega GT-R — 2,000 HP
Builder: AMS Performance (USA)
Notes: One of the earliest 2,000+ hp Nissan GT-Rs. This shop car repeatedly broke GT-R quarter-mile and roll-racing records globally.
8️⃣ EKanoo Racing Toyota Supra — 2,500 HP
Builder: EKanoo Racing (Bahrain)
Notes: Famous drag Supra using a 2JZ-GTE engine with massive Precision Turbo setup. Quarter-mile times in the low 6 seconds.
9️⃣ Hennessey Venom GT — 1,800 HP
Builder: Hennessey Performance Engineering (USA)
Notes: A Lotus Exige chassis powered by a 7.0L twin-turbo V8. Officially clocked 270 mph. One of the earliest production-based 1,000+ hp supercars.
🔟 Sheepey Race Audi R8 Twin-Turbo — 1,700 HP
Builder: Sheepey Race (USA)
Notes: Featuring a fully built 5.2L V10 engine and MoTeC ECU, this daily-drivable R8 hits over 1,700 hp and is still street-registered.
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