Devel Sixteen: 8 Things You Need To Know About It
Devel Sixteen - this beast of a car made its debut at TIAS 2019 (Toronto International Auto Show). However, the D-16 has been around as a prototype for quite some time now. As far as prototypes go, the Devel Sixteen is one of the most extreme examples in existence. The public got its first glimpse of the car´s engine back in 2015. The maddening 5000 horsepower v16 engine which would go on to power one of the most outrageous supercars of all times vowed the audience. The hype was justified as well because no other car manufacturer in the world made a production car featuring such a powerful engine. When completely ready, the engine can generate a whopping power of 5000+ hp paired with a mind-boggling torque of 3750+ pound-feet.
Photo Credit: cutewallpaper.org
Let's take a look at some of the things you didn't know about Devel Sixteen.
THE ENGINE POWERING THE BEAST
Photo Credit: cutewallpaper.org
The D-16 draws enormous power from a quad-turbo 12.3L, V-16 engine that was designed and manufactured by Michigan-based Steve Morris Engines, a renowned name in turbo and supercharger kits. According to Steve Morris, the engine would simply “twist itself apart like crazy”, owing to it all to the LS V-8 engine's parts paired with components from a Chevy big-block platform.
A LONG ROAD TO PRODUCTION
Photo Credit: cutewallpaper.org
Since this is car is an ambitious project, even the manufacturers knew that designing and building an engine that would be capable of creating a horsepower of 5000 hp would be a tough challenge. This is why the world has not yet witnessed a complete production version of the Devel Sixteen.
QUAD-TURBO ENGINE? BRING IT ON!
Photo Credit: cutewallpaper.org
Since this is car is an ambitious project, even the manufacturers knew that designing and building an engine that would be capable of creating a horsepower of 5000 hp would be a tough challenge. This is why the world has not yet witnessed a complete production version of the Devel Sixteen.
THE HUGE HORSEPOWER OUTPUT
Photo Credit: cutewallpaper.org
The Devel Sixteen will be the first production car in the world having a power of 5007 hp at its disposal. This car can achieve a speed of 60 mph in 1.8 seconds and then power on to reach top speeds of 348mph. They better find tires that can take the heat!
DIFFERENT ENGINE VARIANTS
Photo Credit: cutewallpaper.org
It may come as a surprise but the company plans to offer the car in different engine variants. The top-variant featuring a 5000+ hp-offering engine was estimated to cost around $2 million.
THE HYPERCAR'S LIMITATIONS
Photo Credit: cutewallpaper.org
The strain of the powerful engine can cause serious damage to the car if it is pushed to its limit on a long stretch of road. Therefore, the top-variant is still not road legal.
CONNECTION WITH SUPERCAR BLONDIE
Photo Credit: www.youtube.com
The famous social media influencer Alex Hirschi aka Supercar Blondie became the first person to drive the Hypercar in 2018 in Dubai.
FINANCING THE LAVISH PROJECT
Photo Credit: www.facebook.com
One prominent creator of the Devel Sixteen is Rashid Al Attar, who belongs to the uber-wealthy Al-Attar family of UAE.
The car is an actual beast and it will not be long until it becomes commercially viable. When it does, it will turn more heads and attract more traction than imaginable. We hope that this happens soon!
Related News
Latest Cars
Upcoming Cars
Latest News
Jaiveer Mehra | Mar 22, 20262026 Xiaomi SU7 Debuts With More Tech, 900+ Km RangeXiaomi has made notable updates to the SU7 under the skin, ranging from standardising features across the range to introducing all-new features.1 min read
Jaiveer Mehra | Mar 21, 2026New Tata Harrier EV Fearless+ QWD Launched At Rs 26.49 LakhNew dual-motor all-wheel-drive variant is priced about Rs 2.5 lakh less than the full-loaded Harrier EV Empowered QWD.2 mins read
Jaiveer Mehra | Mar 21, 2026Skoda Kushaq Facelift Launched At Rs 10.69 LakhThe Kushaq packs in new features and, more importantly, a new 8-speed automatic gearbox for the 1.0 TSI engine.1 min read
car&bike Team | Mar 20, 20262026 Triumph Daytona 660 Gets Feature and Hardware Updates OverseasTriumph Motorcycles has updated the Triumph Daytona 660 for 2026 in international markets, with the changes focusing mainly on equipment, handling and styling.1 min read
car&bike Team | Mar 20, 2026Premium Petrol Gets Costlier By Rs. 2 Per Litre, Regular Petrol Price UnchangedAfter a long time prices of Petrol have been increased, though only for premium versions and not regular fuels.1 min read
Jaiveer Mehra | Mar 20, 20262026 Kia Carens Clavis Gets Variant Rejig; New HTX(O) A, GT-Line & X-Line Trims IntroducedOther updates include a feature reshuffle on select mid-spec trims.1 min read
Seshan Vijayraghvan | Mar 21, 20262026 Renault Duster Review: The Hero Returns, But Does He Deliver?2026 Renault Duster - new design, new platform, modern tech, and most notably, the segment’s most powerful turbo-petrol engine.8 mins read
Carandbike Team | Mar 20, 2026Skoda Kushaq Facelift Review: Sharper, Smarter, Still The Driver’s SUV?Skoda Kushaq facelift comes with updated design, newer features on the inside, and a new 8-speed automatic gearbox. But does it still stand out as the driver’s SUV in its segment?5 mins read
Seshan Vijayraghvan | Mar 10, 20262026 Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric Review: It’s Properly Good!The CLA moniker has returned but in an electric avatar. As impressive as it is, can this baby EQS become a success story?9 mins read
Bilal Firfiray | Mar 9, 2026Citroen C3X Review: 3 Reasons To Buy & 3 Reasons To AvoidThe C3X, with its refined turbo-petrol engine and improved features, deserves your attention. Here’s what works, what doesn’t, and whether it’s worth your money.1 min read
Bilal Firfiray | Feb 28, 2026Tata Punch EV Facelift Review: More Range, More Sense, Less MoneyThe Tata Punch EV facelift gets a bigger 40 kWh battery, faster 60 kW DC charging, improved thermal management, and better real-world range, and all of that at a lower introductory price. But does it become a more complete package now?6 mins read