Does the 'V' in V6 and V8 mean anything? A look at how the engine type got its name

While V6 and V8 engines are often associated with muscle cars, the origin of the "V" orientation engine actually didn't start ...
Autoblog

V8 vs Inline-Six: Which Engine Design Actually Makes More Sense?

Discussing which engine is better between a straight-six and a V8 is something that feels like a plotline from The Fast and the Furious, if the franchise actually cared about cars. It’s “import versus ...
TopSpeed

Why The V8 Is The Best Engine Configuration

Craig has worked in automotive media for nearly 20 years, producing content for publications ranging from Autoline and AutoGuide to Roadshow by CNET and EV Pulse. Aside from writing, he’s also ...
Autoblog

V6 vs V8 Engines: Which is Better for Power, Fuel Economy, and Towing?

Each has its own pros and cons, and knowing them can help simplify your purchasing choices. What’s the difference between V6 and V8 engines, and is a V8 better than a V6? As the names suggest, both ...
Jalopnik

Who Invented The V8 Engine? (And No, It Didn't Come From America)

Detroit's battle cry reverberates with the rumble of eight cylinders — Camaros, Mustangs, Challengers, all burbling that unmistakable muscle-car thunder. The American V8 is an icon, and you'd be ...