These Are the Last V12 Cars You Can Still Buy New in America

We're getting silly numbers out of cars these days. We have boosted four-bangers and hard-charging turbocharged V8s on top of modern hybrids that can put out decent numbers without sacrificing efficiency.

Simply put, we're getting more power with smaller engines and electrification. That puts V12s in a precarious position. It could be said that having that many cylinders has become pointless, but it's all the more reason we're glad some remain.

With that, here are the few V12s you can still buy brand-new in America.

Aston Martin Vanquish

We kick off this list with a British grand tourer, the Aston Martin Vanquish. It's the only V12-powered car that Aston Martin makes these days after the DB11 turned into the DB12 and lost four cylinders along the way.

The 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged mill is good for 824 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque to give it a 0 to 60 mph time under 3.5 seconds. Available in either coupe or Volante (convertible) body styles, base prices for the Vanquish start at $436,500.

Ferrari 12Cilindri

One would think that Ferrari would have more V12s in its stable, but only two remain these days. The first of the pair is the 12Cilindri, and it continues the lineage of the 166 Inter — Ferrari's first GT.

No turbochargers here, folks, as its peaky 6.5-liter doles out 819 hp and 500 lb-ft of torque, all of which are sent to the rear wheels. It's a rare beast in the world that's quickly becoming filled with downsized turbo engines, and we're more than delighted it's still around. Prices start at $471,000.

Ferrari Purosangue

Don't call it an SUV, Ferrari says, but with a ground clearance of about 7 inches, the Purosangue somewhat qualifies for that classification. Sorry, Maranello.

Serving as the spiritual successor of the GT4CLusso, it shares the same block as the 12Cilindri. That's good news as the means it gets a naturally-aspirated V12 that punches out 715 hp and 528 lb-ft. The Purosangue lays down its power with all-wheel drive, and you'll be paying at least $435,000 for this 'Ferrari Utility Vehicle'.

Lamborghini Revuelto

From Maranello, we move to Sant'Agata Bolognese for our next 12-cylinder marvel. We are, of course, talking about the Lamborghini Revuelto. It's the first mid-engined plug-in hybrid from the raging bull, but the company isn't doing that for the sake of boosting its eco credentials.

Instead, that hybrid powertrain helps boost the total output of the Revuelto's naturally-aspirated 6.5-liter V12 to 1,001 hp and 783 lb-ft of torque. For those who are curious, it can also drive up to 6.2 miles on battery power alone, and prices start at around $600,000.

Mercedes-Maybach S680

Finally, a sedan in the list. While Audi and BMW have given up on 12 cylinders for the most part, the same isn't true over at Mercedes-Benz. More specifically, it's Mercedes-Maybach with its stretched-out S680.

Powering this 18-foot-long, wheeled luxury liner is a 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 that produces 603 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque. It's more than enough to shift its over 5,000 lb mass to quietly whisk its VIP occupants away from prying eyes. The S680 is also the most affordable one in this group, with a starting price of 'just' $244,400.

Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Purists and traditionalists may scoff, but the Cullinan has been a hugely successful product for Rolls-Royce. After all, it has accounted for about half of the company's sales since its introduction.

When we said BMW no longer produces V12s, it's only half the truth. The Bavarians don't put it in their own cars anymore, but rather, place them in Rolls-Royces. The Cullinan is no exception to that, with its 6.75-liter twin-turbo V12 pushing out 563 hp and 627 lb-ft. You'll have to procure at least $327,750 for the privilege of purchasing one of these.

Rolls-Royce Ghost

No longer an extra-fancy BMW 7 Series, the second-generation Ghost can now be called a pure-blooded Rolls-Royce. It serves as the more, ehem, accessible alternative to the palatial Phantom, but we dare not call it lacking in the luxuries department.

It uses the same engine as the Cullinan, and the power outputs are exactly the same. If it matters, the Ghost is a little bit quicker off the line. Prices start at about $330,000.

Rolls-Royce Phantom

For the ultimate luxury sedan experience, it's hard to top the Rolls-Royce Phantom. It's big and heavy enough to dwarf SUVs, and the interior experience can best be described as opulent. There aren't enough superlatives around to describe its splendor, if we're being honest.

At this point, we might as well copy-paste the engine specs, as its 6.75-liter V12 makes the same power and torque figures. Still, it's quite the palace on wheels with a price tag to match — that's (at least) $450,000.

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