Chevrolet first experimented with the V8 engine layout as early as 1917. However, it was the 265 cubic inch small block, introduced in 1955, that laid the foundation for some of the best V8 engines ...

The V8 engine is a staple of American car culture. The loud sound, large power numbers and versatility have helped keep the big motors around for more than a century. Due to car companies moving ...

Ford 7.3 Godzilla V8 on an engine stand in a garage - Late Model Restoration (LMR)/YouTube Ford's 7.3-liter "Godzilla" V8 earned a lot of attention when it debuted under the hood of F-Series Super ...

In a 180-degree turn from the truck brand’s decision to discontinue the HEMI V8 in the Ram 1500, Ram is bringing the 5.7L V8 back to its best-selling truck’s options list for the 2026 model year. This ...

Actively reporting, writing, and editing on automotive news and since 2021, Dave has brought his acerbic wit and love of European car culture to brands such as HotCars, CarBuzz,and TopSpeed.

Most V8 fans accept the fact that choosing a vehicle with such an engine means higher gas bills and overall running costs. As addictive as a V8 roar is, boosted and/or hybridized six-cylinder ...

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 ...

As General Motors prepares to launch its Gen 6 Small Block V8 engine family in conjunction with its next-gen light-duty pickup trucks, GM Authority has been bust serving up a variety of critical ...

Not so long ago, the V8 engine looked like an endangered species, with emissions regulations forcing car companies to downsize or electrify. There's been a remarkable turnaround of late, though, as ...

Since establishing the luxury marque in 1989, Toyota has dropped a wide spectrum of V8 engines into Lexus engine bays. As a matter of fact, the very first Lexus model, the LS 400, came standard with a ...