Aston Martin V12 Vantage
5.9-liter V-12; 510 hp, 420 lb-ft
MSRP: $185,715
If the notion of stuffing the larger 5.9-liter V-12 from Aston’s Vanquish/Rapide/DB9 families into the smaller, lighter Vantage model sounds like your cup of tea (or lunacy), then you’re glad this car exists. Aston’s also seen fit to launch a limited-production V12 Vantage Roadster for the coming year, but sadly, it won’t be sold to North American customers.
Audi A8L W12
6.3-liter W-12; 500 hp, 463 lb-ft
MSRP: $135,375
Most A8 buyers will likely either opt for the supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 or the twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8, but for (very) well-heeled customers seeking the ultimate power trip, Audi again offers its flagship A8L sedan with a twelve-cylinder, three-bank engine. The W-12 provides 500 hp, and brings the A8’s MSRP to a heady $135,375.
