The New Mercedes V8 Is Real – But It Doesn’t Sound Like an AMG

A prototype CLE with a V8 has finally been spotted on video, yet the engine barely makes a sound. We're excited… and a little ...
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The Reason Why Flat-Plane Crank V8 Engines Sound So Distinctive

The V8 is famous for that low, gravelly rumble it has, announcing its presence to all the lesser engines nearby as soon as the ignition hits. In most versions of the engine – such as those found in ...
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Porsche’s V8 Will Stick Around Beyond 2030, But It Won’t Sound The Same

Porsche’s venerable twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine is set to continue its legacy well into the next decade, defying concerns that it might face extinction amidst increasingly stringent ...
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Cross-plane V8 engine: Pros and cons

The cross-plane crankshaft typically incorporates a longer stroke than the flat-plane crankshaft. A longer stroke generally ...