It's no secret that V8 engines get fairly abysmal fuel economy. And it's nothing new, either. Go back to almost any era of the automobile, and you'll see that V8 engines scored pretty low overall, ...
The 2025 Corvette ZR1 produces 1,064 HP from a 5.5L twin-turbo flat-plane V8, runs 0-60 in 2.3s, and starts at $174,995.
These ten V8 engines are the last of a dying breed, at least when it comes to production. Enthusiasts are keeping them alive.
YouTuber Jimmy Oakes did it, and you can see it at Formula Drift Connecticut ...
Since the invention of the automobile, cars have come an incredibly long way to the point where they can serve pretty much any purpose. They're not just means of transportation anymore, as they've ...
Eight-cylinder engines, specifically V8s, are synonymous with performance vehicles and big luxury cruisers. Front-wheel drive contrarily, is mostly associated with economical, affordable, ...
The V8 engine has been available for cars for over 100 years, but we may be saying goodbye to them very soon. In a push to lessen the impact on the environment, most countries are looking to do away ...
Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...
In 1932, the Ford flathead V8 began production when the expression game-changer wasn't around. Ford's V8 revolutionized the American automotive industry, forcing all its competitors to switch to eight ...
Much like V10s and other big gas-guzzling engines, V8s have become endangered species in the wake of the strict regulatory emphasis on efficiency and low emissions. This means that each year, there ...
Ian Wright joined CarBuzz as an automotive journalist and photographer in 2018. His career started with specialist publications, covering everything from Harley-Davidson to Ferrari. Before writing for ...
Toyota isn’t quite ready to say goodbye to gasoline. The brand that made hybrid tech mainstream still has a soft spot for the mechanical rhythm of pistons and exhaust notes. Now it’s doubling down, ...