variants
or V8
: an internal combustion engine having two banks of four cylinders each with the banks at an angle to each other
also
: an automobile having such an engine compare v-6
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The chassis and body are sold with the choice of color scheme, and Shelby Legendary Cars can recommend power-train options—obviously, the right thing to do is to spec a small-block Ford V-8 and the Borg Warner T10 transmission, since historical accuracy is the whole point here.
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Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024
Driving the ferocious, testosterone-boosting GT, with its unapologetic V-8, 17 miles to the gallon and standard 6-speed shift felt like smoking a cigar or eating a bunch of fried oreos.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
The coupé is powered by a 428-cubic-inch V-8 that generates 345 hp and 462 ft lbs of torque.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2024
The supercar features a matching-numbers twin-turbo 2.9-liter V-8 and five-speed manual gearbox.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2024
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Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024
Driving the ferocious, testosterone-boosting GT, with its unapologetic V-8, 17 miles to the gallon and standard 6-speed shift felt like smoking a cigar or eating a bunch of fried oreos.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
The coupé is powered by a 428-cubic-inch V-8 that generates 345 hp and 462 ft lbs of torque.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2024
The supercar features a matching-numbers twin-turbo 2.9-liter V-8 and five-speed manual gearbox.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2024
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“V-8.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/V-8. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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