Best Supercharged Cars For 2026 Ranked

For a moment, let's forget about the whisper-quiet electric cars that have been topping performance rankings lately; instead, let's focus on cars with combustion engines that use supercharging to do two things: make more power, and make more noise. Supercharged cars may be a dying breed, but there's still a fair few on American roads that are worth talking about - and some automakers are even adding supercharged models to their stable in 2026.

The Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC is one such model, and while it may be too new for us to have driven and scored it at the time of writing, there are a host of other supercharged cars we've tested for this ranking - and Cadillac only comes in third. Here are the best supercharged cars for 2026.

Vehicles are assigned a BuzzScore in relation to their direct segment competitors, and as such, vehicles in this list, while similarly scored, do not necessarily compete directly against one another. Find out more about how the BuzzScore ratings work here. These lists are continuously updated with the latest BuzzScores and vehicles as they become available. We rank these models from highest to lowest BuzzScore. To be eligible for this list, cars and SUVs have to be equipped with a traditional supercharger setup operating parasitically, driven by the engine.

1 Jaguar F-Pace SVR

Jaguar is pivoting to an all-electric future, and with everything else going on with the brand, there are just a handful of vehicles left for sale with combustion engines. Luckily, this is one of those few - and it comes with a supercharger. For 2026, you can still get a Jaguar F-Pace SVR as the 575 Edition, but since it's limited availability, you may struggle to get your hands on one. Pricing starts at over $92,000, but for that money, you get one of the British marque's last supercharged SUVs, a 5.0-liter V8 engine, 567 horsepower, and 0–60 mph in 3.8 seconds. And, if you can't get hold of a new one, a used SVR is a bargain in 2026.

2 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat

The Dodge Durango is the oldest new SUV you can buy right now, having been on the market in its current generation since 2011, and while all Durangos come with a Hemi V8, it's the Durango SRT Hellcat that makes it onto this list as one of a handful of supercharged V8 cars. The 6.2-liter V8 engine under the hood makes 710 hp and 645 lb-ft of torque, which is more than any three-row SUV rationally needs. It can do family duty comfortably while also hitting 60 mph in 3.6 seconds, after which it will power on to a top speed of 180 mph. And if you're not pushing it to the limit, you can also tow 8,700 pounds when properly equipped. It starts at $80,495 before destination, and you can have it in the Jailbreak version, too.

3 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing

Cadillac's super sedan comes in next with a high 8.5 out of 10, featuring a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 that makes 668 horsepower and 659 lb-ft of torque. The four-door can hustle to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, and will surpass 200 mph on track, according to the automaker. Not only is this one of the few cars left with a supercharger, it's also one of the few that still offer a manual transmission - while you can get your CT5-V Blackwing with a 10-speed auto, you can also get the six-speed manual if you prefer to take control of shifts yourself.

The CT5-V Blackwing isn't cheap, but even with a starting price just a hair over $100,000, it's value for money compared to rivals like the $123k BMW M5 Sedan or the $132k Audi RS7. The last of a dying breed, the CT5-V Blackwing is sure to be a future collector's item.

4 Volvo XC90

Volvo's biggest SUV - and the only Volvo left with supercharging in 2026 - is the Volvo XC90. If you want the supercharged version of the three-row SUV, you'll have to opt for the B6 powertrain (neither the base B5 nor the plug-in hybrid T8 version are supercharged) which costs $66,150 before destination an options, but you get seating for six or seven, all-wheel drive, 295 hp and 310 lb-ft, and a 0-60 time of 6.7 seconds. It's not the quickest XC90 in the range - that honor goes to the XC90 PHEV, which can manage the benchmark spring in 5.4 seconds courtesy of its hybrid-assisted 455 hp - but it is smooth, refined, and comfortable.

"The B5 is quick enough but doesn't like to be worked hard... the T8 PHEV's got plenty of power, but I'm not a fan of the way it transitions from EV to ICE under even moderate-to-high throttle loads... but the B6 will likely be the sweet spot with 295 hp and 310 lb-ft available."

- Roger Biermann, Managing Editor, CarBuzz

5 Ford F-150 Raptor R

The Ford F-150 is still one of America's favorite cars, and in Raptor spec, it is a true performance vehicle. The 2026 Ford F-150 Raptor already comes with 450 hp, but you can up the ante even further by switching out the standard engine for the 5.2-liter supercharged V8 that turns the F-150 Raptor into the F-150 Raptor R. That makes 720 hp and 640 lb-ft and is good enough to get to 60 mph in under four seconds, while still offering good practicality as a family vehicle. The F-150 Raptor R package is so good that it earned the title of CarBuzz Off-Road Warrior two years ago.

"The supercharged V8 in the Raptor R is pure, unadulterated overkill and, we suspect, the last hurrah for outright gas-guzzling power for the Raptor."

- Ian Wright, Senior Road Tester, CarBuzz

6 Cadillac Escalade-V

The second Cadillac - and the second V-series car - on the list is also the brand's biggest. The Cadillac Escalade is one of the older nameplates still on sale today, having made its debut in the late '90s and soldiering on into 2027 as a full-size SUV in various flavors: you can have a regular Escalade, an extended-wheelbase Escalade (known as the Escalade ESV), or even an electric-only model called the Escalade IQ, but if you want the supercharged version, you opt for the Escalade-V. The 6.2-liter supercharged V8, when fed premium gasoline, makes 682 hp and 653 lb-ft, which sends this three-row behemoth to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds.

It's not cheap, at over $170,000 for the standard Escalade-V (the Escalade-V ESV long-wheelbase costs a few grand more), but those who want the luxury of supercharged power merged with the ability to tow over 7,000 lbs while ferrying the spouse, kids, and the dogs, won't mind:

"No, the 2025 Cadillac Escalade-V doesn't make sense. Not at this price point... But the best things in life, the things that make you smile, seldom make sense. Maybe that's what makes them – and this silly SUV – so unbelievably good."

- Chris Smith, News Lead, CarBuzz

7 Ram 1500 TRX

The 2027 Ram 1500 TRX joins the F-150 Raptor R on this list as one of a few special pickups that use a supercharger to turn a performance truck into a desert racer. Officially called the Ram TRX SRT, the TRX is one of two high-performance trucks from the brand (the other being the RHO), and it isn't the only one. Ram also recently revealed the Ram 1500 Rumble Bee lineup, which includes the Rumble Bee SRT with its supercharged Hemi V8 which is the most powerful internal combustion engine ever in a production truck. We haven't had the chance to drive and rate that truck yet, but we have spent time with the TRX, whose supercharged engine is good for 777 hp and a 3.5-second benchmark sprint.

"But the TRX’s best-kept secret isn’t what it’s like off-road. Rather, it's how the beefy truck handles even the worst paved roads in America. The same crazy suspension that brings this truck safely to earth also absorbs potholes, railroad crossings, broken pavement... It’s a remarkably comfortable ride, and the cabin is pretty quiet, too."

- Chris Smith, News Lead, CarBuzz

8 Ford Mustang GTD

The Ford Mustang is one of the most renowned nameplates, and it has spawned various evolutions over the years. From pony car to the all-electric (and controversial) Mach-E - which even has a rally-focused model - and various convertible and track-ready models, to the supercharged Dark Horse SC and Mustang GTD. We've only tested the latter, however, with its 815-hp 6.2-liter supercharged 'Predator' V8.

"...the supercharged Predator V8 sounds like an absolute menace. The engine note from the free-breathing exhaust is flat, hard, and resonant, rising in pitch to match the super-fast spin-up to the 7,400 RPM redline. Throttle response is extremely sharp, but still easy to modulate thanks to a well-judged pedal and the huge rubber out back."

- Seyth Miersma, Director of Communications, Valnet Auto Group

The Ford Mustang GTD comes with a sky-high price tag, however, starting at around $325,000. That sticker price, together with an interior that is only designed for track use, makes for lower scoring in our ratings.

9 Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is the last supercharged sports car left in the USA, and it offers various engine options made by other automakers. The first option is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder from AMG, while the supercharged engine is a 3.5-liter V6 from Toyota that the Emira launched with. That powertrain is good for 400 hp, and it brings Toyota's reliability reputation into the equation. Lotus did announce a new, more powerful model recently, but the new Emira 420 Sport gets turbocharging over supercharging to make 414 hp. The Lotus Emira is one of just a few supercharged V6 cars to make it onto this ranking.

Sources: Lotus, Jaguar, Dodge, Cadillac, Volvo, Ford, Ram