The V8 engine is strongly intertwined with American car culture and has been for more than a century. Described by enthusiasts, the V8 appeals to U.S. drivers due to its unique sound, performance ...

General Motors reined in and phased out division-specific V8s in the late 1970s. It wasn't just about the money — a combination of factors were at play.

These days, new cars are continually moving away from many of the most iconic internal combustion engines of the 21st century. Engines like the Audi and Lamborghini V10, third-gen Chrysler Hemi, ...

The V8 is famous for that low, gravelly rumble it has, announcing its presence to all the lesser engines nearby as soon as the ignition hits. In most versions of the engine – such as those found in ...