The 8 Fastest V6 American Cars

A lot of times with American cars, more power means more time at a gas pump and a worse mpg, but if you want a good mix of mpg with a fast car, these 8 fastest V6 American cars are for you. Did I forget any good ones? Let me know in the comments or over Instagram!

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[LibertyDrives]

Sorry to any GT fanboys😬😂 That car's grown on me a lot in the last half a year but I just couldn't get myself to have it be the top official one here with that price

[joshuasanderson]

I had a 13 V-6 Mustang, did a bit of work to it and had myself a pretty fun car to zoom around in.

[JacobSmith-rhsr]

I owned a V6 Camaro and now own the V8, and Im not gonna lie the V6 is more nimble as it is lighter but the V8 is just a second faster 0-60. Only real difference is interior quality and acceleration otherwise I low key miss the V6 the lgx is a great engine but ngl the V8 sound can't be beat especially in the LT1

[SteveBrueck]

We own two modified ATS-V's and I can tell you they are blazing fast. One makes ~630 whp and the other ~700 whp. Add to the fact they only made about 4000 of them so they are pretty rare. I think these cars are GM's best kept secret ever.

[johncampbell]

I used to own an S550 model Mustang with the V6 and a Roush exhaust and it sounded pretty wicked. I love V8s but also quite enjoyed the exotic sound that this car had, kinda like an F-type.

[MichaelandCathy]

I’m driving a 2009 Pontiac G6 GT with the 3.5 v-6, but I’ve deleted the resonator, added a Stage 2 chipset (40+ hp over stock) and a Cold Air Intake from K&N, putting power around 260-270 hp. Fully loaded and only 100, 000 klms, it’s a great runner. 🇨🇦👍

[jraynes]

MKZ 3.0 owner here, it's pretty quick. With just a 93 tune I'm 4.8 0-60. People don't believe me when I tell them it's got 400 ponies under the hood

[RAL-AIM]

I can attest... As a young father, a nice full size sedan with a high revving V6 isn't too much to ask for and is better than a lot of what we had 10 years ago.

[simplyinsaneyt]

Don’t forget the Genesis and Kia Stingers now. 3.3TT V6 with 365hp and 0-60: 4.5 sec.

[viewguy]

I bought a 2017 Mustang V6 a while back and couldn't be happier as it has lots of power, gets over 24 mpg and is a kick to drive.

[gmoney]

1991 GMC Syclone 0-60 in 4.3 sec. It's old but would beat most of this list.

[wrotenwasp]

Im going back a way for this one but for it's time, and a few minor upgrades, the old 1995 Series II Buick 3.8 which was available with Eaton M90 supercharger in all types of FWD GMs from 1996 to 2007 . It has iron heads/block however it's extremely durable. It comes from the factory with a large 3.8 supercharger pulley due to a really crappy stock exhaust. Just some exhaust bolts ons, cooler stat, plugs, cold air intake and a canned tune with a 3.5" pulley delivers 5.4-5.6 0-60s and high 13 quarter miles. 140, 000 later, still runs like new with the original 4t65e trans (2005 Impala SS). Antique pushrod material, no VVT, no direct injection and a 4 speed auto but simplicity and durability is what makes these cars (if you can find any in 2023) appealing. The 2007 Pontiac GTP was the last model. I suppose you did kind of put that in your list with the 86-87 GN . Similar engine however the W bodies were 10-20 years later.

[steveg]

So glad you mentioned the GN that made my day !!!

[itsavlife]

The Blackwing manual is 4.0 seconds 0-60. The 10 speed automatic is 3.8 seconds 0-60. Mine was $79k but now some sticker editions are $91k

[christianmichalsky]

Explorer ST, Edge ST, Syclone/Typhoon, Thunderbird SC, Contour SVT

[PoisonedFireGFH]

Pontiac 02 bonneville ssei was my first car, got it up to 164mph bone stock
They came with a 3.8L V6 with a stock supercharger

[mr.supergorrillaman]

The GM 4200 Atlas inline 6 and and the GM 4.3 cyclone V6, and the legendary GM 3.8 3800 series 1, 2, 3, and and the 3.9 V6 3900 series, I didn't want to forget about Nissan's 3.7 V6 and and Nissan 3.5 V6, Toyota legendary V6

[z]

My wife drives a 2018 ATS AWD Cadillac with the 3.6 naturally aspirated V6. This car is quick as hell, like a little rocket.

[SpeedyBK]

3.6l LY7 V6 on a 2009 Chevy Malibu does a 5 second 0-60 stock, costed me 7, 500 for a one owner 09’ LTZed w/ 75k miles, still the fastest V6 front wheel drive in the road 🤷‍♂️

[DaFroBroforeal]

I liked this list. A lot of these are great options for a daily or for a small family with a good bit of speed. Thanks for sharing.