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Even so, a 700 horsepower V8 is far more appropriate as a stock engine than a 450 horsepower V6. If I ever get out of my awful financial situation, I would love to buy a V8 Hennessey Raptor. The blanket regulations are making even the formerly cool cars become lesser versions of theire old selves as companies are forced to embrace requirements that hinder performance, even on special models.