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Corvette small-block V-8s

Corvette Small Block V-8s: A Brief History

Even though the first Corvettes started with the Blue Flame in-line six-cylinder engine as the standard powerplant, the V-8, offered since 1955, has become the car's iconic means of motivation. Today, as part of the car's ongoing 60th anniversary celebrations, GM has released a short history of the...

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2012 Audi S8

Audi Details New Twin-Turbo 4.0-Liter V-8 Engine

Nearly a year ago, we heard that Bentley and Audi were working on a new 4.0-liter V-8 engine. Today, we get to see the fruits of that partnership, as Audi has provided full... September 8, 2011 by 


 
2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Facelift Spy Shots

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Facelift Spy Shots

Here, captured undergoing hot-weather testing in California's Death Valley, is the facelifted 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, which is expected to go on sale early next year... August 15, 2011 by 


 
Corvette-Based Endora SC-1 renderings

Germany’s Endora Releases New Renderings Of Corvette-Based SC-1

Custom supercars built around the C6 Chevrolet Corvette chassis are nothing new. In fact, it seems like one pops up nearly every month or so, the most famous being the... August 9, 2011 by 


 
Infiniti QX56 V-8-powered boat project in the works

Infiniti Working On QX56 V-8-Powered Boat Project

It's not really car-related, but since it uses the 5.6-liter V-8 from the Infiniti QX56, we find the company's plan to build a boat around the big engine pretty interesting... July 27, 2011 by 


 
Mercedes-Benz's next-generation V-6 and V-8 engines

Twin-Turbo 4.6-Liter V-8 Spreading Across 2012 Mercedes-Benz Lineup

Last year Mercedes-Benz started replacing its naturally-aspirated 5.5-liter V-8 engine in high-end models like the CL550 with a more powerful, yet more efficient... July 12, 2011 by 


 
2013 Lotus Esprit

Lotus Planning ‘R’ Performance Models With Turbo Power: Report

Earlier this week we brought you the first details about Lotus’ new in-house developed V-8 engine, which is set to appear in the upcoming Esprit supercar as well as... June 23, 2011 by 


 
2013 Lotus Esprit

First Details On New In-House Developed Lotus V-8

We’ve known for some time that Lotus was working on a new V-8 engine for its upcoming Esprit supercar, even word that the automaker was pulling funding from other... June 22, 2011 by 


 
2012 BMW M5 video

2012 BMW M5 Hits The Track: Video

You’re read all the specs, ogled the images and even played around with its online configurator. However, with a sales release not scheduled until this fall, the... June 21, 2011 by 


 
2010 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S Awards Edition

Maserati SUV May Not Get Ferrari Engine After All

Though Fiat-Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne previously suggested that a new SUV model planned for Maserati would feature a Ferrari engine, something he described as... June 21, 2011 by 


 
2011 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport

Want To Win A Corvette Grand Sport And A Trip To Le Mans?

If you’ve got 5w 30 coursing through your veins like we do, that question posed in the title may be along the lines of “would you like to keep breathing?”... June 19, 2011 by 


 
2013 Lotus Esprit Concept

Lotus Esprit Coming In 2013 With Unique 570-Horsepower V-8: Report

The 2013 Lotus Esprit is to be the first of a new-generation of luxurious sports cars from one of the most renowned performance marques in the industry. Styled under the... June 16, 2011 by 


 
2012 BMW M5 leaked

2012 BMW M5 Leaked

Update: The official details on the 2012 BMW M5 are out. Click here to view our latest post. Though it isn’t set to make its official world debut until this... June 14, 2011 by 


 
Arrinera Venocara supercar

Arrinera Venocara Supercar Revealed

We’ll be the first to admit that when news of a new supercar from Poland first broke, we were a little skeptical about the credibility of the company behind the project... June 14, 2011 by 


 
2012 BMW M5 spied with manual transmission

2012 BMW M5 Spied With Manual Transmission In U.S.

Going a long way towards confirming previous reports that a third-pedal option would be offered on the 2012 BMW M5, at least in the U.S., this latest image reveals that BMW... June 14, 2011 by 


 
2012 Jaguar XKR-S live photos

Jaguar XKR-S Convertible And XFR-S Sedan In The Works: Report

The stunning 2012 Jaguar XKR-S is still doing the rounds of auto show appearances ahead of an official showroom debut later in the year, but its time in the limelight may not... June 14, 2011 by 


 
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