While you might be able to make a pretty good guess as to why the Ford 427 V8 was called the "side-oiler," the history ...

The V8 engine is arguably the backbone format for high-performance vehicles, be that for high-torque towing uses, or raw ...

Another direct predecessor was the 5.2-liter flat-plane crank Voodoo V8 – a naturally aspirated version of the same engine renowned for its 8,250 rpm redline, which powered the latest Shelby GT350.

Two 2025 Corvette Models With Flat-Plane Crank V8 Engines The final two V8 Chevrolets on our list are the 2025 Chevy Corvette ...

Even though the motor will be based on AMG's current 4.0-liter V8 motor, it will not be a one-to-one carryover. Chiefly, the engine will go from a cross-plane crank to a flat-plane crank design.

Autocar is much obliged to explain that a flat-plane crank enables a smaller crankcase, making it easier to package said V8 in engine bays of models that weren't originally engineered for V8 ...

One of the bigger changes detailed by Autocar is a shift from a cross-plane crankshaft ... should mean that the V8 could fit neatly into cars not developed with such an engine in mind, like ...

While it’s exciting news, the engine appears to have traded a bit ... more aggressive sound of the flat-plane crank V8, AMG plans to provide future models with an artificial sound generator ...

It’s also known the new V8 will be an evolution of the group's current 4.0L twin-turbo engine. It would benefit from lightweight hybrid technology, as well as a flat-bottomed crankshaft.

Mercedes-AMG has confirmed an all-new mild-hybrid version of its iconic V8 will be found in the upcoming CLE 63 set to debut later this year. This decision comes after the current C63's four ...