That "beating heart" can come in the form of powerful V6, V8, V12 engines, or even hybrids in some models. But today, we're focusing on one masterpiece in particular: the award-winning 8-cylinder ...
The V8 engine has been around for a long time — since before World War I. It wasn't until 1953, however, that Buick decided to give the V8 a try, replacing its straight-eight and stepping onto the ...
The standard engine was a 225-hp 290 cubic inch V8, but buyers could also opt for a 280-hp 343 cubic inch V8 or a 315-hp 390 cubic inch V8. The latter two engines were also available with the "Go ...
Additionally, the more pistons an engine has, the more torque it produces, but this comes at the cost of a lower gas economy. V8 engines sit in the goldilocks zone of power and fuel consumption.