The V8 engine is arguably the backbone format for high-performance vehicles, be that for high-torque towing uses, or raw ...

Ford changed all of that in 1932 with the introduction of the 221 cubic inch flathead V8. Almost immediately upon its ...

Though overshadowed by the likes of the 426 HEMI, 427 "side oiler", or 454 LS6, these five muscle car V8s were engineering masterpieces ...

Supercharged V8s push the limits in terms of power, and some scream as high as 7,500 rpm. But which engine hits the highest ...

More after the jump... The miniature aluminum block V8 displaces 3.8 cubic inches, with a .915 inch bore and a .723 inch stroke, and features dual overhead cams running four valves per cylinder ...

I t would be easy to assume that the most commonplace car engine in the history of the world is some utilitarian four-pot ...

To be clear, the only thing announced today was that a program to develop a new DOHC V8 has been cancelled by GM. Without another overhead cam V8 to take the Northstar's place, however ...