The Last V8 Pickups Trucks On Sale In 2024

In this day and age, the V8 is slowly being phased out. A litany of new, strict emissions standards coupled with an increased interest in eco-friendliness has made the modern world a hostile environment for the humble V8, much to every gearhead’s dismay. Very few passenger cars still offer one as standard. Pickup trucks, on the other hand, seem to be the last bastion of the true V8.

Several pickups still offer V8s, but some companies are pulling the plug on them, such as Toyota, which only offers variations of its 3.4-liter V6 in the Tundra. So, to see exactly which trucks still offer the iconic eight-cylinder, we at CarBuzz have compiled a list of the last V8 pickups on sale in 2024.

1 Ford F-150

V8 Specs

We kick off our list with the best-selling pickup truck for the last 47 years in the United States: the Ford F-150. Not only has it been the best-selling pickup for that long, but it’s also been the best-selling vehicle in the US for 42 years. In short, the F-150 is extremely popular, and for good reason.

Ford, wisely, still offers the F-150 with a V8 motor. The current entry-level engine is the 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6, and on certain models, you have to pay roughly $1,600 to add the V8. The F-150 uses a 5.0-liter Coyote V8, which is also found in the Ford Mustang. While the F-150’s V8 isn’t built for straight-line speed like the Mustang, it can still get up and go in a hurry. 0-60 MPH happens in just 5.5 seconds thanks to its 400 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque. If you need to tow, 5.0-liter-equipped F-150’s can handle anything up to 14,000 pounds when properly equipped.

2 Ford F-250/350 Super Duty

V8 Specs

The F-150’s bigger brothers, the F-250 and F-350 Super Duties, offer a pair of gigantic V8s for those who don’t want to pony up for the 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel engine. While the gassers don’t offer nearly as much punch as the diesel, they can still get the job done.

At base level, a 6.8-liter two-valve V8 is offered. It can produce 405 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torque, and considering its huge size and modest power, there’s a good chance the 6.8-liter will offer quite a bit of longevity. It can also tow a good bit, with a max rated at 14,800 pounds.

Next up is the aggressively-named Godzilla 7.3-liter V8. The massive engine was introduced to a good amount of fanfare back in 2020 due to its hugeness and, in part, because it shares the same displacement as the legendary 7.3-liter Power Stroke diesel engine from the 1990s and early 2000s. Godzilla can produce a respectable amount of power, offering 430 horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque, along with a maximum towing capacity of 17,200 pounds.

3 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra

V8 Specs

The Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra are like non-identical twins because they share the same DNA but look different. These days, GM offers the pair with two V8 options, a 5.3-liter, and a 6.2-liter, and the trucks share the exact same performance specs.

Up first is the 5.3-liter V8. The engine has been around for 25 years but has seen dozens of upgrades and improvements in an attempt to keep it viable in today’s world. These days, a 5.3-liter V8 will put out 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque, a respectable amount but behind Ford’s 5.0-liter by a good margin. The maximum towing capacity comes in at 12,500 pounds, and 0-60 MPH occurs in 6.4 seconds.

Next is the premium-fueled 6.2-liter V8. The 6.2-liter has a shorter history, having only been around since 2007. Because of its largeness and special fuel requirements, the 6.2 can offer a good bit more power than the 5.3-liter. Horsepower comes in at 420, and torque figures sit right at 460 lb-ft. You’re also able to tow a maximum of 13,300 pounds and get from 0-60 MPH in 5.5 seconds.

4 Chevrolet Silverado 2500-3500/GMC Sierra 2500-3500

V8 Specs

Like their lighter-duty counterparts, the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra HD models share the same underpinnings but have their own unique look. V8 options for these trucks are sparse, with only one being offered: a 6.6-liter V8, which is a relatively new engine, having been introduced in 2020. The other engine option is a 6.6-liter DuraMax diesel engine.

The General Motors-built 6.6-liter V8 features a cast iron block for better durability and, hopefully, better longevity. When unleashed, the 6.6-liter gasser can muster 401 horsepower and 469 lb-ft of torque, meaning it can tow a max of 17,730 pounds when properly equipped. Like all other heavy-duty trucks, they’re not built for speed, so their 0-60 MPH time is a rather pokey 7.2 seconds.

5 Ram 1500

V8 Specs

The 2024 Ram 1500 has gone out of production, but thousands of units are still on dealer lots. The pre-facelift model uses a modern version of the iconic hemispherical-headed V8, which has been around in some capacity since the early 1950s. These days, it’s equipped with modern tech like Ram’s Multi-Displacement System, which can shut down half its cylinders to save on fuel.

The 5.7-liter Hemi is no slouch. It can produce 395 horses and 410 lb-ft of torque, making for a rather quick 5.8-second 0-60 MPH time. Maximum towing capacity is capped at 12,750 pounds, 250 pounds more than GM’s 5.3-liter but 750 lbs less than Ford’s 5.0-liter. However, if you want a new Ram 1500 with a Hemi, you’ll have to hurry because the 5.7-liter V8 has been replaced with Stellantis’ new Hurricane inline-six for the 2025 model year.

6 Ram 2500/3500

V8 Specs

Like their smaller siblings, the Ram 2500 and 3500 utilize a Hemi V8, specifically a 6.4-liter version. It’s the only gasoline-powered option for Ram’s heavy-duty trucks, with the other option being a Cummins turbo diesel straight-six. The 6.4-liter Hemi is respectable in its power output, producing 410 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque. With this motor equipped, users can expect to tow a maximum of 17,730 pounds. 0-60 MPH does happen, albeit rather slowly, taking about 8.7 seconds to achieve the feat. The Multi-Displacement System is also available on the 6.4-liter Hemi.

7 Nissan Titan

V8 Specs

Unlike the other Japanese full-size pickup, the Toyota Tundra, the Nissan Titan still offers a pure-blooded V8. The Titan has been around for 20 years now and has spent all of that time in the relative background, being outsold by all other full-size pickups in the US market. However, it’s still got plenty to offer.

The Nissan Titan’s 5.6-liter V8 produces a commendable 400 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque, which is more power than Ford’s 5.0-liter could muster. However, despite beating the Ford in oomph, it can’t tow as much, only managing 11,033 pounds of maximum capacity. The Titan 5.6-liter V8 can also get from 0 to 60 MPH in about six seconds.

8 Ford F-150 Raptor R

V8 Specs

Because the Ford F-150 Raptor R has such a gigantic amount of power on tap, it deserves its own entry on our list. The Raptor R also uses a different engine than the standard F-150, a 5.2-liter unit taken from the now-discontinued Shelby GT350 and GT350R. Ford did away with the flat-plane crank and threw in a cross-plane crank to better handle the 2.7-liter supercharger they’ve bolted on.

Using the magic of forced induction and ECU tuning, the Raptor R produces a whopping 720 horsepower and 640 lb-ft of torque, making for a 0-60 MPH time of 3.9 seconds. The sheer speed the Raptor R is capable of makes it the fastest gasoline-powered production pickup truck from 0-60 MPH ever produced. The Raptor R isn’t much for towing, however, with a max capacity of just 8,700 pounds.

9 Ram 1500 TRX

V8 Specs

There’s one more pickup that needs to be mentioned before our list can conclude. It’s the Ram 1500 TRX, Ram’s answer to the Ford F-150 Raptor R. It’s so much of a direct competitor that the name itself, TRX, is meant to poke fun at Ford’s Raptor name. As fans of the Cretaceous period will know, a T. Rex was a much larger and more powerful dinosaur than the Velociraptor. The TRX has gone out of production, but new units are still available. The RHO will pick up where the TRX left off, but it will be more of a rival to the V6 Raptor.

Much like Ford’s Raptor R, the TRX comes with a supercharged V8. Ram uses a 6.2-liter version of their Hemi motor, complete with a supercharger that can consume up to 32.9 liters of air per minute. This explosive powerplant is able to propel the TRX from 0-60 MPH in 4.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 118 MPH, the fastest ever for a production pickup truck. Again, like the Raptor R, towing isn’t the point of the TRX, but if you must, you can expect a maximum of 8,100 pounds.