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Top list: The leanest V8s on sale in Europe

For many motorists, V8 means the quintessential type of engine. Power and a beautiful roar from under the hood are its typical signatures, but it's also a synonym for high fuel consumption and a general sense of being dirty. Nevertheless, there are a certain number of V8 engines, and not only diesels, which spot decent fuel consumption and German site Auto-News has gathered them. Coming from a German source, it doesn't spot any small-block Chevy but besides Teutonics, there are three members from the Toyota family and a Briton. Curious? Follow ... Read more →

Yamaha F350 5.3 liter V8 outboard motors save fuel Jeremy Korzeniewski

It's not often that consumers choose a V8 engine for its low fuel consumption, but that seems to be exactly what is happening with the Yamaha F350 outboard motor. This sixty-degree engine is a rather ...

Detroit News columnist Rex Roy: "Irrational greenies, hands off my V-8" Jeremy Korzeniewski

Are we living in the twilight years of the V8 engine? It seems possible, considering that General Motors has already canceled their newest high-tech V8 engine program and Ford is planning on a switch ...

Should the Corvette never again offer a six-cylinder? Jeremy Korzeniewski

Americans have a long-established love affair with the V8 engine, and with good reason: almost all of the coolest cars that Detroit has produced have had huge V8 engines. Those engines were able to ...

Does having fun in a car require a V8? Nope Jeremy Korzeniewski

I could'a had a V8. Ever heard that one? Sure, people like their cars to be powerful and fun to drive. It used to be that there was a distinction between the term "sports car" and "muscle car". ...

CAFE and slowing V-8 sales killed the new GM high-feature V-8 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

The cancellation last week of General Motors new high-feature V-8 that was due for 2010 was indeed prompted in part by the passage of new fuel economy regulations in mid-December but CAFE was not the only reason. In a conversation with AutoblogGreen, Cadillac General Manager Jim Taylor revealed ...

Australian Supertrucks racing on biodiesel 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

The Australian Supertruck teams will give biodiesel a go in their racing rigs this weekend as they compete as part of the V8 Supercars event being held in Adelaide. The five tonne trucks race each other at speeds up to 160 km/h / 100 mph which creates a significant amount of emissions. Biodiesel ...

Ford unveils new V8 diesel engine 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

Ford Motor Company just announced their new premium V8 diesel engine for use in top range Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo models. While V8 diesel engines are a common upgrade for medium-duty trucks in the US, they are often considered too crude for more consumer friendly applications. In Europe, ...


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