Buick made the entire V8 engine from aluminum, reducing weight and improving performance. Rover purchased the rights to the Buick 215 ci V8 engine, making enhancements to overcome reliability ...

like most V8 engines of the era, the 455 V8’s performance dwindled over the years as more stringent emissions requirements became established. While Oldsmobile became overshadowed by other GM ...

Since entering the NASCAR arena in 2007, vehicles bearing the Toyota badge have taken the checkered flag hundreds of times over various circuits, with the brand's racing teams winning the coveted ...

Olds was not GM's performance division, but they certainly cranked out one of the corporation's top performers. Nowadays, GM engines are shared across all divisions, so whether it's a Chevy Camaro ...

Please verify your email address. For the most part, these mainstream V8 offerings were simply bred and workhorses. These are the mainstream brands available in the US that have offered V8 engines ...

Although muscle cars can be traced back to the 1950s, the consensus is that the Pontiac GTO popularized the high-performance ... V8. Cars like this are second only to the Hurst/Olds in terms ...

The V8 engine. A symbol of affordable performance in its heyday; an engine designed to perform, but without the associated cost (or stigma) attached to a ten or 12-cylinder. Made famous by America ...

Volvo has unveiled the engine that will power its two Volvo Polestar Racing S60s in the 2014 V8 Supercars Championship. Volvo Car Australia Managing Director Matt Braid lifted the covers on the ...

From the editors of HOT ROD and MotorTrend, V8: The Engine of America, a MotorTrend Documentary Special, explores the legacy of the V-8, its significance in American car culture, and the ...

Superstars V8 Racing offers the utmost realistic impression of the Championship. From car design to technical engine features, from the setting of the races to the turns of the tracks, everything ...

which cemented the engine’s top spot for another year. ‘This blend of heart-thumping performance on both road and track, with a glorious V8 Maranello rumble and an ultra-sophisticated design ...