Why does sports cars with V6 and V8 engines not have more horsepower?

Question

I’m always wondered. Since a V8 engine from 20 years ago makes rougly the same as a I4 can produce today, how come we aren’t seeing more 500+ hp sports cars?

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Answer 1

It’s simply not necessary anymore due to technological advances. For example, the 2023 Honda Civic Type R has 315 horsepower and does 0-60 in about 5.3 seconds. You won’t be driving anywhere near that car’s limits on public roads. There’s no need for more horsepower.

There’s a lot more to a car’s performance than raw horsepower numbers.