Posts Tagged ‘8 cylinder’

Eleven Extreme Eights

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

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V8′s Packing Serious Power

Michael Schlee

 

The 8 Cylinder engine is synonymous with performance vehicles. The V8 configuration could be the most famous engine of all time. Who doesn’t know what a V8 is, or recognize its awesome snarl?

2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

There was a time in North America when nearly every family sedan and coupe rolled off the assembly line with a V8 engine. Those days are long gone and except for the recent resurgence of the Chrysler 300C, Dodge Charger and Pontiac G8, you would be hard pressed to find a V8 in any family car that doesn’t have a price tag beyond the reach of most people.

 

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