A Mazda Miata with a V8 under the hood handles just like, well, a Mazda Miata with a V8 under the hood.

America's automotive identity was forged in cubic inches. The greatest American engines ever built did more than make power; ...

Even with the shift toward fuel-efficient hybrids, plug-in electric vehicles, and a seemingly endless sea of gray crossovers, there are still quite a few exciting and high-powered cars available these ...

Creating an engine for a new flagship is a formidable task, especially for a luxury sedan designed to ferry the rich and powerful in absolute comfort. Rather than a sporty, high-revving powerplant, ...

It wouldn't be a newsflash to declare the current status of the internal combustion engine as unpredictable. With regulations in a constant and extreme state of flux, the V8 in particular has drawn ...

Toyota confirms new twin-turbo V8 for its flagship Lexus supercar and GT3 race car. The V8 is related to smaller high-performance engines and uses a mild-hybrid system. Engine variants will tailor ...

The Lexus IS500 is a misunderstood gem, offering a naturally aspirated V8 punch in a compact luxury sedan. But is it a ...

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GM is certainly no stranger to the V8 engine, but interestingly, The General opted to shelve a lesser-known V8 engineering project from Saab after GM acquired a 50-percent stake in the company in 1989 ...

Ford is one of the biggest car markers in the world, and its V8 engines are arguably some of the biggest reasons why people love them. Whether it be a Coyote 5-liter V8, a Boss 429, or a Ford 427 FE, ...

Having a V8 engine does not always guarantee big power. Some, like the early 350-horsepower LS1, are tuned for drivability and usable power delivery, not necessarily outright horsepower performance.