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Ram to bring V8 engines back to utes. An American giant has backflipped on a controversial call, conceding they “screwed up” and “everyone makes mistakes”.
Long-time Lotus engine partner Toyota does still offer a 5.0-liter V8 in some of its Lexus models, but those are either leaving or have already left the European market.
Recalls are a common occurrence for automakers but new info regarding GM's V8 engine is raising eyebrows. The American 'big three' automaker is battling a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of a ...
A few years ago, Mercedes-Benz announced that V8 and V12 engines would gradually disappear from its AMG performance division. The plan was to switch to a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder block (among ...
2026 Mercedes AMG C 63 to switch back to V8 engine. The current AMG C 63 has a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder hybrid engine that makes 680hp and takes 3.4 seconds to reach the 100kph mark.
Now, JLR is offering this engine on two trims – X-Dynamic HSE and X. Producing 426hp and 610Nm of torque, the 5.0-litre V8 continues to be offered across all three body styles – 90, 110 and 130.
Moreover, other users pointed to the need for V8 engine power in real life situations. “I’ve driven V8 trucks for 25 years. 16 to 22 mpg other than towing. Towing 8000 lbs I get 12 mpg at 75 mph.
If there was some sort of engine hierarchy, the GM LS small-block V8 would be the king. And the good news is that, unlike other automakers, GM is actually working on a new small-block V8.
Photo: Ferrari S.p.A. Throughout history, automotive V8 engines have become famous for two things: big power and large displacements. However, not all V8s were massive, and in this article, we're ...
Ferrari, meanwhile, unveiled its first plug-in hybrid petrol-electric sports car in 2019 – the Ferrari SF90 – using a V8 petrol engine and a trio of electric motors.