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Flat-plane V8s sound wild but the tradeoffs surprise most drivers
Flat-plane crank V8s have become the cult heroes of modern performance cars, celebrated for a piercing, exotic soundtrack ...
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Pros and cons of the flat-plane V8 engine
Typically, a flat-plane V8 won't produce as much torque. The flat-plane V8 also doesn't run as smoothly as a cross-plane ...
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 ...
V8 lovers can rejoice, as Mercedes has heard your pleas and is bringing back the engine for its AMG lineup. The upcoming CLE 63 will indeed get a V8, but there’s a twist. While it’s exciting news, the ...
Already a star, the Chevrolet Corvette went supernova when the mid-engined version debuted in 2020 — but that was some six years ago, and the location of the car's engine isn't as big of a deal as it ...
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