V12 Engine Price, Investing in Performance

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Javaughn Barrow

A V12 engine price is one of the highest in the game when buying motors. Whether that motor is packaged with a car or just a crate engine, these monsters are a dominant source of power! But, you will pay the price for that power. For the price you pay for a V12 engine, the world will notice. The two attributes of the V12 engine that are the most noticeable is the sound, followed by the engine’s performance. V12 engines are also inherently balanced, and with a well balanced engine you can squeeze out more power. So, you get what you pay for with a V12 engine these days. Let’s get into a few examples.

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Can you still buy a V12 engine?

Of course you can! Want an idea of a V12 engine price? Here are some examples of what’s on the market today:

Lamborghini Aventador SVJ

There is no need for an introduction. Almost every car enthusiast has had a poster of this piece of rolling art since childhood. Lamborghini is one of the top well known supercar brands on planet earth. Not to mention a pioneer in the V12 engine sphere. Everything they make is super! And with their latest flagship the Revuelto, they have graduated from supercar to hypercar. But let’s not talk about the predecessor, let’s talk about the supercar it replaced. The one that paved the way for the Revuelto.

The Lamborghini Aventador, namely the Aventador SVJ. In true Lamborghini tradition, this flagship supercar was named after a Spanish fighting bull and styled after a fighter jet. And with the spirit of that bull and the performance of a fighter jet, the SVJ outperforms your expectations of what it means to be a supercar. The heart of this beast is a 6.5 L V12 engine, boasting a healthy 759 horsepower and 531 lb-ft of torque! This is one of the most aggressive V12 engines on the market, pushing the aventador from 0 – 60mph in just 2.8 seconds! With neck snapping, back breaking shifts from a 7-speed automated manual transmission, getting you to a top speed of 217 mph.

Trust me there is no need to go that fast let alone faster. This V12 engine price, with the car of course, is $498,258 base. Also, expect to work your way up from there with your added pleasantries and dealer markups. However, if you’re looking for this V12 engine price, crate style, you can pick up this motor anywhere from $25,000 – $63,000 used, depending on where you purchase and what model. According to ScuderiaUSA, a new Aventador V12 engine price ranges from $103,000 – $130,000 depending on the model.

Ferrari Laferrari

Once again, a supercar manufacturer that needs no introduction. Ferrari sets the standard for supercars and hypercars. If I say the word supercar or exotic, the first thing that comes to mind is Ferrari. And rightfully so. Let’s talk about one of the posters you had on your wall, or in today’s world your phone or PC wallpaper. The Laferrai was definitely one. This hypercar is one of Ferrari’s greatest masterpieces, replacing the Ferrari Enzo and also celebrating 70 years of Ferrari’s dominance.The Laferrari has a hybrid system for its power source. At the heart is a 6.3 L, Ferrari F140 direct fuel injected, 65 degree, V12 engine. This V12 engine pushes out 789 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque at 6,750 rpm.

The Laferrari’s V12 engine is also coupled with a 161 horsepower electric motor for a combined horsepower and torque of 950 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque. I thought 789 horsepower was enough, but Ferrari is about pushing the limits. Ferrari is not only known for their racing heritage, but also the cost for owning one of their masterpieces. A Ferrari V12 engine price is one of the highest on the market, and the Laferrari is no exception. This V12 engine is priced north of $750,000. You can get a few houses for the price of this one V12 engine.

The Laferrari itself is a $3.2 million hypercar. It is one of the most exclusive pieces of art on the car market. You usually can’t just buy a Ferrari V12 engine off the shelf. However, at auctions the price for their F140B V12 engine can go from $200,000 to $450,000. This engine is found in the Ferrari Enzo. Otherwise, you would have to go for a crashed Ferrari V12 engine, which can run you about  $20,000, and that is a massive discount. However, you’re most likely going to need a few extra thousands on the side, considering you’re dealing with a potentially damaged product. That being said, if you can get it done, engine swapping a Ferrari V12 engine is not only awesome, but rare.

2022 BMW M760i

For the price of a V12 engine, you can get a lot of performance to craft the perfect supercar or hypercar. Another piece of that performance can show itself in the form of luxury. Because V12 engines are inherently balanced, it can generate what we call the smoothest of power deliveries. There are twice as many overlaps of powerstrokes compared to a V6 engine, which is already balanced. That being said, this V12 engine is the perfect candidate to make the best out of a luxury vehicle, and the BMW M760i is the perfect example. With all of the amenities of a luxury home packaged in a full-size sedan, all that’s missing is the indoor pool and gym.

The engine for this power plant is a 6.6L Twin Turbo V12 engine pushing out 601 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque at 1,550 rpm. The point of luxury is to do things with ease, style and comfort. And with those power numbers, this V12 engine definitely accomplishes that. The base price for this V12 engine option comes in at $157,695 new, but can climb to $180,000 with options. For crate engine options only, BMW does not currently offer the V12 engine from the 7 series. However, another way to get this BMW V12 engine is from a crashed 7 series with a usable engine. The price for this V12 engine can range from $2,300 to $42,000 on ebay with older models on the lower price end.

Mercedes Maybach S680

Mercedes has known luxury for a long time. With the new Maybach S680, they have pushed the limits of this luxury sedan so much so that it competes with the Rolls Royce Phantom. The Rolls Royce is the king of luxury, but the S680 is coming for the throne. Want to know what’s in common with both these cars? A V12 engine. And you pay the price for it! Luxury materials and brand name dictate price right along with engine options. Between the Mercedes S580 and the S580 Maybach, you get very similar levels of luxury, however, the Maybach is worth $70,000 more than the S580 . For instance, a base S580 Mercedes costs $124,000, but a S580 Maybach is priced at $193,400. Also, the option for the V12 engine price is a $105,000 difference from the base Mercedes S580.

From a Twin turbo V8 to a twin turbo V12 you made more than a $100,000 jump. If we compare both Maybachs, with the S580 and the S680 base there is only a $35,600 jump, with the base S680 V12 engine costing $229,000. It is the price you pay for a V12 engine, but this engine in a full-size  luxury sedan makes the experience that much better. This V12 engine makes 621 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque at 2,000 rpm. This means power is readily available and smooth as can be, two of which are key factors for luxury. Mercedes Benz sells different models of their V12 engines as complete/crate engines. Their V12 engine prices range from $20,000 all the way to $82,000, depending on a host of factors, such as model number, year, etc. Used Mercedes V12 engine prices range from $975.00 to $61,393.04 on ebay depending on model, year and condition.

How rare is a V12 engine?

V12 Engines are very rare. Modern examples are mostly used in supercars, hypercars and super luxury vehicles, which are rarities in their own respect. V12 engines have not been mass produced on the vehicle market since the 1940’s. Rarity is a factor that also affects the V12 engine prices.

How much horsepower does a V12 engine give?

According to worldofspeed.org, a V12 engine can produce anywhere from 563-788 horsepower and 480 – 663 lb-ft of torque. This is with an engine displacement of 5.0 – 6.75 L. These stats can be found across a range of Luxury cars, supercars and hypercars. General V12 engine prices for this type of power are between $20,000 all the way to $750,000 with brand names, specs and engine condition taken into consideration.

What are the disadvantages of V12 engines?

Generally, V12 engines have more moving parts because of the cylinder count. It has 12 cylinders than say a 10 cylinder, 8 cylinder or a 6 cylinder. Because of those 12 cylinders, it will require more moving parts than those other engine types, which can lead to more complexity. The more moving parts and more complexity an engine has, means more opportunity for things to go wrong. These moving parts and complexity, also makes the V12 engine bigger and heavier.

This drives the cost up for V12 production, maintenance and purchasing. So is a V12 engine worth the money? Because of the naturally balanced nature of a V12 engine, certain characteristics are unmatched, such as power delivery. This makes the V12 engine ideal for luxury cars and sport/supercars. These vehicles are inherently expensive and v12 engine prices only add to that, without any compromises. So yes, it’s worth it if you have the money to spend. Otherwise V6, V8 and V10 engines are great cheaper alternatives.

How much is a V12 engine swap?

Generally, an engine swap can cost anywhere from $3,000 to $10,000.  That’s already up there in price. V12 engine swap prices are higher. Due to the size and complex nature of a V12 engine, swapping labor costs can be up to $20,000. It also could take up to 20+ hours to complete.

Used V12 engine price?

Here are some used V12 engine prices according to ebay. This should give you an idea of V12 engine price, on the used/private seller market. These prices will vary depending on the seller, model, condition and mileage etc.

• Mercedes : $1,000 – $65,000, with an average price of about $12,300
• BMW : $2,000 – $42,000, with an average price of about $20,000
• Rolls Royce : $4,000 – $43,000, with an average price of about $20,000
• Jaguar : $1,000 – $12,000, with an average price of about $4,000
• Aston Martin : $8,000 – $14,000 with an average price of about $12,700
• Lamborghini : $29,000, $42,500 and $63,000 with only three examples available
• Ferrari : $20,000 with two examples available
• Toyota : $3,300 – $4,600 with an average price about $3,500
• GMC: $3,500 with one example

How much to insure a V12 Engine car?

Insurance is a necessary part of owning a car. The cost of your insurance can be based on so many factors and one of them is the size of your engine. Bigger engines such as V12’s, can bring the cost of your car insurance up compared to say a V8 or V6. Here are some of the average costs of V12 engine powered cars of the modern era.

• Ferrari:  $1,020/month, $12,186/yr  (LaFerrari comes in at 1,600/Month, 19,000/yr)
• Lamborghini: $558/month; $6,687/yr
• Aston Martin: $383/month; $4,594/yr
• Rolls Royce:  $645/month; $7,740/yr
• Pagani: $1,400/month; $16,806/yr
• Mercedes: $470/month; $5,641/yr
• BMW: $237/month; $2,842/yr

Javaughn Barrow

Hello! My name is Javaughn Barrow, a young car enthusiast who writes all the articles for Karcandy.com. I’ve written over 50 articles about automobiles. With each article, I deepen my understanding and expertise in writing and the automotive world. Ever since childhood, I’ve always had a strong passion for cars. All types shapes and sizes were interesting to me. I’d spend most of my time after school researching cars and the more I found out about them the more exciting it was. In my teens, I created a fan page about corvettes posting content at least ten times a day! Yes, I was crazy about it. The page ended up garnering over 40k followers! After a while, I wanted more than a fan page. I wanted to express my passion differently. I wanted to create more helpful content, higher-quality content. My first car was a 2013 VW CC Sport. Learned very quickly car ownership wasn’t as expected. I spent a lot of time replacing control arms, cam position sensors, brake rotors, brake pads, etc. Walking away with more information than I knew before. As I was growing in my automotive journey I was learning about writing. Starting by writing a detailed outline about 300 words long then I would pay a professional to write a full 1000-word article and learn from them getting familiar with the process of writing. The moment I realized I could use my writing skills to express my passion for cars and help people simultaneously, I started Karcandy.com. I realized with my unique perspective coupled with my hard work discipline and work ethic I can create a space online to help bridge the gap between the complicated and simple in the automotive world. I’m motivated by the challenges and work it will take to create such a space. My work ethic is something I choose to refine and make better each day. I think it’s important to push myself and stay committed to my evolution as a human and this website is only one of the results of that.

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