V8 engine - Revision history

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	===Lancia===		===Lancia===
	[[Lancia]] used V8 engines in their top of the range luxury cars in the interwar period. The first V8 engine was available in 1922 in the [[Lancia Trikappa\|Trikappa]] with a 4595 cc (280 CID) making ~~{{convert\|~~98\|bhp\|kW~~\|abbr=on}}~~. In 1928 they introduced the [[Lancia Dilambda\|Dilambda]] with a 3956 cc (242 CID) V8 ~~developing {{convert\|100\|~~bhp\|kW~~\|abbr=on}}~~. Later in 1931 the [[Lancia Astura\|Astura]] was unveiled with two smaller versions of the existing V8, 2604 cc (159 CID) and 2973 cc (181 CID) with ~~{{convert\|~~72\|bhp\|kW~~\|abbr=on}}~~ and ~~{{convert\|~~82\|bhp\|kW~~\|abbr=on}}~~ respectively. All of those engines featured Lancia's trademark narrow angle V (less than 25°). In the 1990s [[Lancia Thema]] had 3 litre V8.		[[Lancia]] used V8 engines in their top of the range luxury cars in the interwar period. The first V8 engine was available in 1922 in the [[Lancia Trikappa\|Trikappa]] with a 4595 cc (280 CID) making 98 bhp (73 kW). In 1928 they introduced the [[Lancia Dilambda\|Dilambda]] with a 3956 cc (242 CID) V8 developing100 bhp (75 kW). Later in 1931 the [[Lancia Astura\|Astura]] was unveiled with two smaller versions of the existing V8, 2604 cc (159 CID) and 2973 cc (181 CID) with 72 bhp (54 kW) and 82 bhp (61 kW) respectively. All of those engines featured Lancia's trademark narrow angle V (less than 25°). In the 1990s [[Lancia Thema]] had 3 litre V8.

	===Maserati===		===Maserati===

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Italian V8 engines

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	== Italian V8 engines ==		== Italian V8 engines ==
	===Alfa Romeo===		===Alfa Romeo===
	The [[Alfa Romeo Montreal]] was powered by a [[dry sump]] 2,593 cc (158.2 cu in) 90-degree quad-cam 16-valve V8 (type 00564) derived from the [[Alfa Romeo Tipo 33\|Tipo 33]] race car. Because of the limited space available for the cross-plane crankshaft, the physically small but heavy crank counterweights were made of a ~~[[sintering\|~~sintered]] tungsten alloy called turconit.<ref name="LGiuliani">{{cite book\|last=Giuliani\|first=Luigi\|title=Alfa Romeo Montreal\|publisher=Giorgio Nada Editore\|location=~~[[Vimodrone\|~~Vimodrone, Italy]]\|year=1992\|isbn=8879110721}}</ref> The Montreal V8 was rated at ~~{{convert\|~~230~~\|hp\|abbrt=on}}~~ at the flywheel and weighed ~~{{convert\|~~162~~\|kg\|~~lb}}. There were also eighteen [[Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale\|33 Stradale]] cars built with a detuned 1,995 cc ~~{{convert\|~~260\|hp~~\|abbr=on}}~~ Tipo 33/2 flat-crank engine. The Montreal cross-crank engine was also used in a very limited production run of 22 [[Alfa Romeo Alfetta\|Alfetta]] GTV2.6i. The [[Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione]] sports car has a Ferrari-built ~~{{convert\|4691\|~~cc~~\|CID\|abbr=on}} {{convert\|~~450\|PS\|kW hp~~\|\|abbr=on}}~~ cross-crank V8.		The [[Alfa Romeo Montreal]] was powered by a [[dry sump]] 2,593 cc (158.2 cu in) 90-degree quad-cam 16-valve V8 (type 00564) derived from the [[Alfa Romeo Tipo 33\|Tipo 33]] race car. Because of the limited space available for the cross-plane crankshaft, the physically small but heavy crank counterweights were made of a sintered tungsten alloy called turconit.<ref name="LGiuliani">{{cite book\|last=Giuliani\|first=Luigi\|title=Alfa Romeo Montreal\|publisher=Giorgio Nada Editore\|location=Vimodrone, Italy\|year=1992\|isbn=8879110721}}</ref> The Montreal V8 was rated at 230 horsepower (170 kW) at the flywheel and weighed 162 kilograms (360 lb). There were also eighteen [[Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale\|33 Stradale]] cars built with a detuned 1,995 cc 260 hp (190 kW) Tipo 33/2 flat-crank engine. The Montreal cross-crank engine was also used in a very limited production run of 22 [[Alfa Romeo Alfetta\|Alfetta]] GTV2.6i. The [[Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione]] sports car has a Ferrari-built 4,691 cc (286.3 cu in) 450 PS (330 kW; 440 hp) cross-crank V8.

	===Ferrari===		===Ferrari===

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Italian V8 engines

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	== Italian V8 engines ==		== Italian V8 engines ==
	===Alfa Romeo===		===Alfa Romeo===
	The [[Alfa Romeo Montreal]] was powered by a [[dry sump]] ~~{{convert\|2593\|~~cc~~\|CID\|abbr=on}}~~ 90-degree quad-cam 16-valve V8 (type 00564) derived from the [[Alfa Romeo Tipo 33\|Tipo 33]] race car. Because of the limited space available for the cross-plane crankshaft, the physically small but heavy crank counterweights were made of a [[sintering\|sintered]] tungsten alloy called turconit.<ref name="LGiuliani">{{cite book\|last=Giuliani\|first=Luigi\|title=Alfa Romeo Montreal\|publisher=Giorgio Nada Editore\|location=[[Vimodrone\|Vimodrone, Italy]]\|year=1992\|isbn=8879110721}}</ref> The Montreal V8 was rated at {{convert\|230\|hp\|abbrt=on}} at the flywheel and weighed {{convert\|162\|kg\|lb}}. There were also eighteen [[Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale\|33 Stradale]] cars built with a detuned 1,995 cc {{convert\|260\|hp\|abbr=on}} Tipo 33/2 flat-crank engine. The Montreal cross-crank engine was also used in a very limited production run of 22 [[Alfa Romeo Alfetta\|Alfetta]] GTV2.6i. The [[Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione]] sports car has a Ferrari-built {{convert\|4691\|cc\|CID\|abbr=on}} {{convert\|450\|PS\|kW hp\|\|abbr=on}} cross-crank V8.		The [[Alfa Romeo Montreal]] was powered by a [[dry sump]] 2,593 cc (158.2 cu in) 90-degree quad-cam 16-valve V8 (type 00564) derived from the [[Alfa Romeo Tipo 33\|Tipo 33]] race car. Because of the limited space available for the cross-plane crankshaft, the physically small but heavy crank counterweights were made of a [[sintering\|sintered]] tungsten alloy called turconit.<ref name="LGiuliani">{{cite book\|last=Giuliani\|first=Luigi\|title=Alfa Romeo Montreal\|publisher=Giorgio Nada Editore\|location=[[Vimodrone\|Vimodrone, Italy]]\|year=1992\|isbn=8879110721}}</ref> The Montreal V8 was rated at {{convert\|230\|hp\|abbrt=on}} at the flywheel and weighed {{convert\|162\|kg\|lb}}. There were also eighteen [[Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale\|33 Stradale]] cars built with a detuned 1,995 cc {{convert\|260\|hp\|abbr=on}} Tipo 33/2 flat-crank engine. The Montreal cross-crank engine was also used in a very limited production run of 22 [[Alfa Romeo Alfetta\|Alfetta]] GTV2.6i. The [[Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione]] sports car has a Ferrari-built {{convert\|4691\|cc\|CID\|abbr=on}} {{convert\|450\|PS\|kW hp\|\|abbr=on}} cross-crank V8.

	===Ferrari===		===Ferrari===

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Swedish V8 engines

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	== Swedish V8 engines ==		== Swedish V8 engines ==
	The most well-known Swedish V8 engine is probably the [[Scania AB]] ~~{{convert\|~~14\|L~~\|CID\|0\|abbr=on}}~~ [[diesel engine\|diesel]], which was released in 1969 for use in the 140 model heavy trucks. At this point, the ~~{{Convert\|~~350\|hp\|kW~~\|0\|abbr=on}}~~ turbo-charged engine was the most powerful diesel in Europe. Scania has continued using a V-8 as its largest displacement engine. Currently a series of ~~{{convert\|~~16\|L~~\|CID\|0\|abbr=on}}~~ diesel engines is available in several versions with power ranging between ~~{{Convert\|~~500\|hp\|kW~~\|0\|abbr=on}}~~ - ~~{{Convert\|~~620\|hp\|kW~~\|0\|abbr=on}}~~ and emission norms ranging between Euro 3 - Euro 5 depending on which market the vehicle is sold to.<ref name="Scania.com">{{cite web\|url=http://www.scania.com/products/trucks/engines/16l_v8_engines/ \|title=Trucks \|publisher=Scania \|date= \|accessdate=2009-10-16}}</ref>		The most well-known Swedish V8 engine is probably the [[Scania AB]] 14 L (854 cu in) [[diesel engine\|diesel]], which was released in 1969 for use in the 140 model heavy trucks. At this point, the 350 hp (261 kW) turbo-charged engine was the most powerful diesel in Europe. Scania has continued using a V-8 as its largest displacement engine. Currently a series of 16 L (976 cu in) diesel engines is available in several versions with power ranging between 500 hp (373 kW) - 620 hp (462 kW) and emission norms ranging between Euro 3 - Euro 5 depending on which market the vehicle is sold to.<ref name="Scania.com">{{cite web\|url=http://www.scania.com/products/trucks/engines/16l_v8_engines/ \|title=Trucks \|publisher=Scania \|date= \|accessdate=2009-10-16}}</ref>

	Volvo's 1950s [[concept car]] Philip also had a gasoline V8 engine. The car never went into production, but the engine evolved into a 120 hp 3.6 L V8 (in many aspects a "[[Volvo B18 engine\|double B18]]" engine) for use in the light trucks [[Volvo Snabbe]] and [[Volvo Trygge]] from the late 1950s on.		Volvo's 1950s [[concept car]] Philip also had a gasoline V8 engine. The car never went into production, but the engine evolved into a 120 hp 3.6 L V8 (in many aspects a "[[Volvo B18 engine\|double B18]]" engine) for use in the light trucks [[Volvo Snabbe]] and [[Volvo Trygge]] from the late 1950s on.

	Supercar manufacturer [[Koenigsegg]] has developed a ~~{{Auto L\|~~4.7}} twin-[[supercharged]] V8 loosely based on the [[Ford Modular engine]]. This engine is unique in that it is a [[flexible fuel engine]] and actually produces more power while running on biofuel than on regular unleaded.		Supercar manufacturer [[Koenigsegg]] has developed a 4.7 L (~287 cu in) twin-[[supercharged]] V8 loosely based on the [[Ford Modular engine]]. This engine is unique in that it is a [[flexible fuel engine]] and actually produces more power while running on biofuel than on regular unleaded.

	== Russian V8 engines ==		== Russian V8 engines ==

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Spanish V8 engines

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	== Spanish V8 engines ==		== Spanish V8 engines ==
	~~[[Spain\|~~Spanish]] truck and sportscar company [[Pegaso]] made around 100 cars in the 1950s and 1960s. There were two types of engines the Z-102 and the Z-103/4 engines		Spanish truck and sportscar company [[Pegaso]] made around 100 cars in the 1950s and 1960s. There were two types of engines the Z-102 and the Z-103/4 engines

	The Z-102 first introduced in 1951 engine was an advanced design sporting quadruple camshafts (two per bank) and had 2 valves per cylinder. It was available with 1, 2 or 4 twin Weber [[carburettor]]s and either normally aspirated or with one or two superchargers. It had three different capacities, 2472 cc (151 CID), 2816 cc (172 CID) and 3178 cc (194 CID) and made between ~~{{convert\|~~165\|bhp\|kW~~\|abbr=on}}~~ and ~~{{convert\|~~360\|bhp\|kW~~\|abbr=on}}~~.		The Z-102 first introduced in 1951 engine was an advanced design sporting quadruple camshafts (two per bank) and had 2 valves per cylinder. It was available with 1, 2 or 4 twin Weber [[carburettor]]s and either normally aspirated or with one or two superchargers. It had three different capacities, 2472 cc (151 CID), 2816 cc (172 CID) and 3178 cc (194 CID) and made between 165 bhp (123 kW) and 360 bhp (270 kW).

	The Z-103/4 developed in the mid/late 50's (the first prototype was made in 1954) was a much simpler design destined to power a new series of luxury and sportscars. It had a single central camshaft and 2 valves per cylinder actuated by pushrods. It had hemispherical combustion chambers (like the Z-102 engine) and twin spark plugs. It was available with three different cubic capacities as well, 3900 cc (238 CID), 4500 cc (275 CID) and 4700 cc (287 CID). The 3.9-litre engine had a twin Weber carburettor and the 4.5 and 4.7-litre engines 2 quadruple Weber carbs, which gave the later a power output in excess of ~~{{convert\|~~300\|bhp\|kW~~\|abbr=on}}~~. The very few engines of this type produced were installed in Z-102 cars.		The Z-103/4 developed in the mid/late 50's (the first prototype was made in 1954) was a much simpler design destined to power a new series of luxury and sportscars. It had a single central camshaft and 2 valves per cylinder actuated by pushrods. It had hemispherical combustion chambers (like the Z-102 engine) and twin spark plugs. It was available with three different cubic capacities as well, 3900 cc (238 CID), 4500 cc (275 CID) and 4700 cc (287 CID). The 3.9-litre engine had a twin Weber carburettor and the 4.5 and 4.7-litre engines 2 quadruple Weber carbs, which gave the later a power output in excess of 300 bhp (220 kW). The very few engines of this type produced were installed in Z-102 cars.

	== Australian V8 engines ==		== Australian V8 engines ==

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Australian V8 engines

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	The [[Holden]] small block V8 was an all Australian designed and manufactured cast-iron 90 degree pushrod OHV engine, manufactured in the capacities of 4.2 L (253 CID), 5.0 L (308 CID), later destroked to 304 CID), and 5.7 L (348 CID - never actually built as a 'production' motor). First introduced in 1969, finally ceasing production in 1999, it powered a variety of Holden vehicles including the [[Holden Kingswood\|Kingswood]], [[Holden Monaro\|Monaro]], [[Holden Torana\|Torana]] and [[Holden Commodore\|Commodore]], and proved to be a popular and successful powerplant in Australian motorsport (especially [[Touring car racing\|Touring cars]]).		The [[Holden]] small block V8 was an all Australian designed and manufactured cast-iron 90 degree pushrod OHV engine, manufactured in the capacities of 4.2 L (253 CID), 5.0 L (308 CID), later destroked to 304 CID), and 5.7 L (348 CID - never actually built as a 'production' motor). First introduced in 1969, finally ceasing production in 1999, it powered a variety of Holden vehicles including the [[Holden Kingswood\|Kingswood]], [[Holden Monaro\|Monaro]], [[Holden Torana\|Torana]] and [[Holden Commodore\|Commodore]], and proved to be a popular and successful powerplant in Australian motorsport (especially [[Touring car racing\|Touring cars]]).

	The [[British Leyland]] small block V8 was also a pushrod OHV engine, however it was an all alloy block like the British [[Rover V8 engine\|Rover V8]] it was based on. The stroke was increased to give it a capacity of ~~{{convert\|~~4.4\|L~~\|CID\|abbr=on}}~~. The motor was originally designed and fitted to the [[Leyland P76]] sedan.		The [[British Leyland]] small block V8 was also a pushrod OHV engine, however it was an all alloy block like the British [[Rover V8 engine\|Rover V8]] it was based on. The stroke was increased to give it a capacity of 4.4 L (270 cu in). The motor was originally designed and fitted to the [[Leyland P76]] sedan.

	Currently the only V8 produced in Australia is the [[Ford Modular engine#Ford of Australia\|5.4l]] V8 built by FPV (Ford Performance Vehicles) to power the Falcon GT - this motor is a combination of US-sourced and locally manufactured parts. The V8 used in current Holdens is sourced complete from GM in Canada, modifed versions of the [[GM LS engine\|GM LS-series engine]].		Currently the only V8 produced in Australia is the [[Ford Modular engine#Ford of Australia\|5.4l]] V8 built by FPV (Ford Performance Vehicles) to power the Falcon GT - this motor is a combination of US-sourced and locally manufactured parts. The V8 used in current Holdens is sourced complete from GM in Canada, modifed versions of the [[GM LS engine\|GM LS-series engine]].

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Japanese V8 engines

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	===Honda===		===Honda===
	[[Honda]], despite being known as an engine company, has never built a V8 for passenger vehicles. In the late 1990s, the company resisted considerably pressure from its American dealers for a V8 engine (which would have seen use in top-of-the-line Honda SUVs and [[Acura]]s), with American Honda reportedly sending one dealer a shipment of [[V8 ~~(beverage)\|V8 beverage]]s~~ to silence them.<ref>{{cite web\|last=News \|first=Automotive \|url=http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-10064387-48.html \|title=Green-car era poses test for Honda \| The Car Tech blog - CNET Reviews \|publisher=Reviews.cnet.com \|date=2008-10-17 \|accessdate=2009-11-22}}</ref>		[[Honda]], despite being known as an engine company, has never built a V8 for passenger vehicles. In the late 1990s, the company resisted considerably pressure from its American dealers for a V8 engine (which would have seen use in top-of-the-line Honda SUVs and [[Acura]]s), with American Honda reportedly sending one dealer a shipment of V8 beverages to silence them.<ref>{{cite web\|last=News \|first=Automotive \|url=http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-10064387-48.html \|title=Green-car era poses test for Honda \| The Car Tech blog - CNET Reviews \|publisher=Reviews.cnet.com \|date=2008-10-17 \|accessdate=2009-11-22}}</ref>

	However, Honda has built V8s for racing, most notably for [[Formula One]]. Honda is also the sole engine builder for Indy Racing. The Honda Indy V-8 has a 10,300 rpm redline. Also, their affiliate [[Mugen Motorsports]] (now known as M-Tec) has built racing V8s that eventually found their way into limited production road cars as well as concept cars. Their [[Mugen Motorsports#MF408S engine technical specifications:\|MF408S]] engine, which powers cars in the [[ALMS]], is also found in prototype racers such as the [[Mooncraft Shiden]]. It is also known for being the engine in the [[Honda Legend]] based [[Honda Max]] concept.		However, Honda has built V8s for racing, most notably for [[Formula One]]. Honda is also the sole engine builder for Indy Racing. The Honda Indy V-8 has a 10,300 rpm redline. Also, their affiliate [[Mugen Motorsports]] (now known as M-Tec) has built racing V8s that eventually found their way into limited production road cars as well as concept cars. Their [[Mugen Motorsports#MF408S engine technical specifications:\|MF408S]] engine, which powers cars in the [[ALMS]], is also found in prototype racers such as the [[Mooncraft Shiden]]. It is also known for being the engine in the [[Honda Legend]] based [[Honda Max]] concept.

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French V8 engines

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	== French V8 engines ==		== French V8 engines ==
	The French [[De Dion-Bouton]] motorcar firm was first to produce a V8 engine for sale in 1910. Later examples came from [[Citroën]], with the never produced 1934 22CV ''[[Citroën Traction Avant\|Traction Avant]]'', and [[Simca]]. Peugeot's upcoming 608 and its Citroën C6 stablemate may have a new HDi ~~{{convert\|~~4.~~0\|-\|5~~.0\|L~~\|CID\|abbr=on}}~~ V8 as well as a possible petrol ~~{{convert\|~~3.6\|and\|4.4\|L~~\|CID\|abbr=on}}~~ V8. The "PRV" ([[Peugeot]], [[Renault]], [[Volvo]]) [[V6 engine\|V6]] was actually supposed to be a V8, but two cylinders were "dropped" because of the oil crisis of the seventies. [[Gordini]] also developed a 3 liter V8 for the [[Alpine A310]], but a Renault 4-cylinder block was mounted instead because of cost issues.		The French [[De Dion-Bouton]] motorcar firm was first to produce a V8 engine for sale in 1910. Later examples came from [[Citroën]], with the never produced 1934 22CV ''[[Citroën Traction Avant\|Traction Avant]]'', and [[Simca]]. Peugeot's upcoming 608 and its Citroën C6 stablemate may have a new HDi 4.0–5.0 L (240–310 cu in) V8 as well as a possible petrol 3.6 and 4.4 L (220 and 270 cu in) V8. The "PRV" ([[Peugeot]], [[Renault]], [[Volvo]]) [[V6 engine\|V6]] was actually supposed to be a V8, but two cylinders were "dropped" because of the oil crisis of the seventies. [[Gordini]] also developed a 3 liter V8 for the [[Alpine A310]], but a Renault 4-cylinder block was mounted instead because of cost issues.

	== German V8 engines ==		== German V8 engines ==

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British V8 engines

Red marquis: /* Korean V8 engines */

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Korean V8 engines

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	*Hyundai		*Hyundai
	** [[Hyundai D8 engine\|D8]] - 16/18 L-[[Diesel engine\|Diesel]]		** [[Hyundai D8 engine\|D8]] - 16/18 L-[[Diesel engine\|Diesel]]
	** [[Hyundai Omega engine\|Omega]] - ~~{{Auto L\|~~4.5}}		** [[Hyundai Omega engine\|Omega]] - 4.5 L (~275 cu in)
	** [[Hyundai Tau engine\|Tau]] - ~~{{Auto L\|~~4.6}}		** [[Hyundai Tau engine\|Tau]] - 4.6 L (~281 cu in)

	==Other V8 applications==		==Other V8 applications==

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	The [[Holden]] small block V8 was an all Australian designed and manufactured cast-iron 90 degree pushrod OHV engine, manufactured in the capacities of 4.2 L (253 CID), 5.0 L (308 CID), later destroked to 304 CID), and 5.7 L (348 CID - never actually built as a 'production' motor). First introduced in 1969, finally ceasing production in 1999, it powered a variety of Holden vehicles including the [[Holden Kingswood\|Kingswood]], [[Holden Monaro\|Monaro]], [[Holden Torana\|Torana]] and [[Holden Commodore\|Commodore]], and proved to be a popular and successful powerplant in Australian motorsport (especially [[Touring car racing\|Touring cars]]).		The [[Holden]] small block V8 was an all Australian designed and manufactured cast-iron 90 degree pushrod OHV engine, manufactured in the capacities of 4.2 L (253 CID), 5.0 L (308 CID), later destroked to 304 CID), and 5.7 L (348 CID - never actually built as a 'production' motor). First introduced in 1969, finally ceasing production in 1999, it powered a variety of Holden vehicles including the [[Holden Kingswood\|Kingswood]], [[Holden Monaro\|Monaro]], [[Holden Torana\|Torana]] and [[Holden Commodore\|Commodore]], and proved to be a popular and successful powerplant in Australian motorsport (especially [[Touring car racing\|Touring cars]]).

	The [[British Leyland]] small block V8 was also a pushrod OHV engine, however it was an all alloy block like the British [[Rover V8 engine\|Rover V8]] it was based on. The stroke was increased to give it a capacity of ~~{{convert\|~~4.4\|L~~\|CID\|abbr=on}}~~. The motor was originally designed and fitted to the [[Leyland P76]] sedan.		The [[British Leyland]] small block V8 was also a pushrod OHV engine, however it was an all alloy block like the British [[Rover V8 engine\|Rover V8]] it was based on. The stroke was increased to give it a capacity of 4.4 L (270 cu in). The motor was originally designed and fitted to the [[Leyland P76]] sedan.

	Currently the only V8 produced in Australia is the [[Ford Modular engine#Ford of Australia\|5.4l]] V8 built by FPV (Ford Performance Vehicles) to power the Falcon GT - this motor is a combination of US-sourced and locally manufactured parts. The V8 used in current Holdens is sourced complete from GM in Canada, modifed versions of the [[GM LS engine\|GM LS-series engine]].		Currently the only V8 produced in Australia is the [[Ford Modular engine#Ford of Australia\|5.4l]] V8 built by FPV (Ford Performance Vehicles) to power the Falcon GT - this motor is a combination of US-sourced and locally manufactured parts. The V8 used in current Holdens is sourced complete from GM in Canada, modifed versions of the [[GM LS engine\|GM LS-series engine]].

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	The first British V8 was the 3.5 L [[Rolls-Royce V-8 (1905)]] followed shortly by [[Darracq]].		The first British V8 was the 3.5 L [[Rolls-Royce V-8 (1905)]] followed shortly by [[Darracq]].

	The [[Rolls-Royce]] and [[Bentley]] V8 still used in modern Bentleys was designed from 1952 and entered production in 1959 in the Rolls Royce [[Silver Cloud]] and [[Bentley S2]]. Following then current design practice, it featured overhead valves ([[Overhead valve\|OHV]]), a central camshaft and wedge-shaped combustion chambers. It was designed by the Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motors engineering team, led by Jack Phillips. Some of its were features inspired by the Rolls-Royce Merlin aircraft engine, including the aluminium block with wet liners, gear-driven camshaft, (initially) outboard spark-plugs and porting. Early versions were of ~~{{Convert\|~~6.25\|L~~\|CID\|0\|abbr=on}}~~ displacement, growing to ~~{{Convert\|~~6.75\|L~~\|CID\|0\|abbr=on}}~~ in the 1970s. Turbocharging in various Bentley models beginning in the 1980s led to the resurgence of the Bentley marque as the power outputs of the engine were increased in several steps to the current ~~{{convert\|~~500\|bhp\|kW~~\|abbr=on}}~~ and ~~{{convert\|1000\|Nm\|ftlbf\|abbr=on}}~~ in the 2007 model-year [[Bentley Arnage]], while meeting all emission standards. The Bentley V8 has thus increased power and torque by more than 150% in its life. It is the highest torque V8 used in a production car. In 2007, the final components that could be traced back to the 1959 engine were replaced.<ref name="expat-village.com">{{cite web\|url=http://expat-village.com/article_2793.shtml\|title=Bentley Azure Convertible\|accessdate=2008-07-20\|work=expat-village.com}}</ref>		The [[Rolls-Royce]] and [[Bentley]] V8 still used in modern Bentleys was designed from 1952 and entered production in 1959 in the Rolls Royce [[Silver Cloud]] and [[Bentley S2]]. Following then current design practice, it featured overhead valves ([[Overhead valve\|OHV]]), a central camshaft and wedge-shaped combustion chambers. It was designed by the Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motors engineering team, led by Jack Phillips. Some of its were features inspired by the Rolls-Royce Merlin aircraft engine, including the aluminium block with wet liners, gear-driven camshaft, (initially) outboard spark-plugs and porting. Early versions were of 6.25 L (381 cu in) displacement, growing to 6.75 L (412 cu in) in the 1970s. Turbocharging in various Bentley models beginning in the 1980s led to the resurgence of the Bentley marque as the power outputs of the engine were increased in several steps to the current 500 bhp (370 kW) and 1,000 N·m (740 ft·lbf) in the 2007 model-year [[Bentley Arnage]], while meeting all emission standards. The Bentley V8 has thus increased power and torque by more than 150% in its life. It is the highest torque V8 used in a production car. In 2007, the final components that could be traced back to the 1959 engine were replaced.<ref name="expat-village.com">{{cite web\|url=http://expat-village.com/article_2793.shtml\|title=Bentley Azure Convertible\|accessdate=2008-07-20\|work=expat-village.com}}</ref>

	The most common British V8 is the [[Rover V8 engine\|Rover V8]], used in numerous British performance cars. This was not originally a British design, but was imported from America, its roots being in [[General Motors Corporation\|General Motors]]' [[Oldsmobile]]/[[Buick]] cast-[[aluminum]] ''[[Buick V8 engine#215\|215]]'' V8 in 1960. It was of the small (for the U.S. market) size of ~~{{Auto CID\|~~215~~\|1}}~~ and light for a V8.		The most common British V8 is the [[Rover V8 engine\|Rover V8]], used in numerous British performance cars. This was not originally a British design, but was imported from America, its roots being in [[General Motors Corporation\|General Motors]]' [[Oldsmobile]]/[[Buick]] cast-[[aluminum]] ''[[Buick V8 engine#215\|215]]'' V8 in 1960. It was of the small (for the U.S. market) size of 215 cu in (3.5 L) and light for a V8.

	As the aluminium block made this engine one of the lightest stock V8s built,~~{{Clarify\|how much is the weight?\|date=June 2009}}~~ it was a popular choice for racing applications. The Mickey Thompson team raced a Buick 215 powered car in the 1962 Indianapolis 500. The Australian firm Repco converted this engine for [[Formula One]] by reducing it to ~~{{Convert\|~~3.0\|L~~\|CID\|0\|abbr=on}}~~ (by reducing the stroke and using con-rods from the ~~{{Convert\|~~2.5\|L~~\|CID\|0\|abbr=on\|disp=s}}~~ Daimler V8) and fitting a [[single overhead cam]]shaft per bank rather than the shared pushrod arrangement. Repco-powered [[Brabham]]s won the F1 championship twice, in 1966 and 1967.		As the aluminium block made this engine one of the lightest stock V8s built, it was a popular choice for racing applications. The Mickey Thompson team raced a Buick 215 powered car in the 1962 Indianapolis 500. The Australian firm Repco converted this engine for [[Formula One]] by reducing it to 3.0 L (183 cu in) (by reducing the stroke and using con-rods from the 2.5 L/153 cu in Daimler V8) and fitting a [[single overhead cam]]shaft per bank rather than the shared pushrod arrangement. Repco-powered [[Brabham]]s won the F1 championship twice, in 1966 and 1967.

	[[~~Rover (car)\|~~Rover]] was in need of a new, more powerful engine in the mid 1960s. The managing director of Rover, on a trip to the USA to sell marine engines, discovered an example of the GM engine in a [[Mercury Marine]] experimental shop and noticed its light weight and small size. The ~~{{convert\|~~215~~\|CID\|~~cc~~\|sing=on}}~~ GM V8 was only ~~{{convert\|~~12~~\|lb\|~~kg}} heavier and less than ~~{{convert\|~~1~~\|in\|~~cm}} longer than the ~~{{convert\|2000\|cc\|CID}}~~ Rover [[straight-4]] and sent it back to the UK for evaluation. It worked well in the large Rovers, being considerably shorter, lighter, and more powerful than the Rover [[~~straight~~ 6]], and Rover acquired manufacturing rights to it. It was redesigned to improve the durability and high-RPM performance, leaving few parts interchangeable with the original Buick engine. The engine first appeared in Rover saloons in the late 1960s. GM aided the process by allowing Buick's chief engine designer, who was close to retirement, to assist Rover.<ref>{{cite web		[[Rover]] was in need of a new, more powerful engine in the mid 1960s. The managing director of Rover, on a trip to the USA to sell marine engines, discovered an example of the GM engine in a [[Mercury Marine]] experimental shop and noticed its light weight and small size. The 215-cubic-inch (3,520 cc) GM V8 was only 12 pounds (5.4 kg) heavier and less than 1 inch (2.5 cm) longer than the 2,000 cubic centimetres (120 cu in) Rover [[straight-4]] and sent it back to the UK for evaluation. It worked well in the large Rovers, being considerably shorter, lighter, and more powerful than the Rover [[Straight-6 engine\|Straight 6]], and Rover acquired manufacturing rights to it. It was redesigned to improve the durability and high-RPM performance, leaving few parts interchangeable with the original Buick engine. The engine first appeared in Rover saloons in the late 1960s. GM aided the process by allowing Buick's chief engine designer, who was close to retirement, to assist Rover.<ref>{{cite web
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	As well as appearing in Rover cars, the engine was also sold to small car builders, and powered various vehicles. Rover V8s feature in some models from [[Morgan Motor Company\|Morgan]], [[TVR]], [[Triumph Motor Company\|Triumph]],<ref>[http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z4713/Triumph_TR8/default.aspx ConceptcarZ - Triumph TR8]</ref> [[~~Marcos (automobile)\|~~Marcos]], and [[~~MG (car)\|~~MG]], among others. Land Rover also used the V8, appearing in the Range Rover in various guises, from ~~{{Auto L\|~~3.5}} in the earlier models to the ~~{{Auto L\|~~4.6}} used in the 1994-2002 models.		As well as appearing in Rover cars, the engine was also sold to small car builders, and powered various vehicles. Rover V8s feature in some models from [[Morgan Motor Company\|Morgan]], [[TVR]], [[Triumph Motor Company\|Triumph]],<ref>[http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z4713/Triumph_TR8/default.aspx ConceptcarZ - Triumph TR8]</ref> [[Marcos]], and [[MG]], among others. Land Rover also used the V8, appearing in the Range Rover in various guises, from 3.5 L (~214 cu in) in the earlier models to the 4.6 L (~281 cu in) used in the 1994-2002 models.

	The last mass-produced car to use the Rover V8 was in some models of the [[Land Rover Discovery]], up to 2004. Many independent sports cars manufacturers still use it in hand-built applications.		The last mass-produced car to use the Rover V8 was in some models of the [[Land Rover Discovery]], up to 2004. Many independent sports cars manufacturers still use it in hand-built applications.

	Recently Land Rover (Tata) added the TDV8 to its list of engines. It is a V8 version of the popular TDV6 found in Discovery models. This diesel engine will be found in the 2007 Range Rovers. This ~~{{Auto L\|~~3.6}} engine produces ~~{{convert\|~~472~~\|ftlbf\|Nm\|abbr=on}}~~ at a mere 2000 rpm.		Recently Land Rover (Tata) added the TDV8 to its list of engines. It is a V8 version of the popular TDV6 found in Discovery models. This diesel engine will be found in the 2007 Range Rovers. This 3.6 L (~220 cu in) engine produces 472 ft·lbf (640 N·m) at a mere 2000 rpm.

	The [[Rover Meteorite]] petrol or diesel V8 was used in trucks and transporters from 1943, and for marine or stationary use.		The [[Rover Meteorite]] petrol or diesel V8 was used in trucks and transporters from 1943, and for marine or stationary use.
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	[[Triumph Motor Company\|Triumph]] used the [[Triumph Slant-4 engine]] as a base of a V8 engine. The [[Triumph V8]] was used only in the [[Triumph Stag]].		[[Triumph Motor Company\|Triumph]] used the [[Triumph Slant-4 engine]] as a base of a V8 engine. The [[Triumph V8]] was used only in the [[Triumph Stag]].

	Edward Turner designed the ~~{{Auto L\|~~2.5}} and ~~{{Auto L\|~~4.5}} hemi-head [[Daimler 2.5 & 4.5 litre\|Daimler V8 engines]] announced in 1959. The 2.5 saw service in the Daimler SP250 (1959–1964), and, after the Jaguar takeover, in the "Daimler 2.5 Litre V8"/"Daimler 250" (1962–1969) versions of the Mk2 Jaguar bodyshell. The 4.5 was used in the [[Daimler Majestic Major]], (1959–1968).		Edward Turner designed the 2.5 L (~153 cu in) and 4.5 L (~275 cu in) hemi-head [[Daimler 2.5 & 4.5 litre\|Daimler V8 engines]] announced in 1959. The 2.5 saw service in the Daimler SP250 (1959–1964), and, after the Jaguar takeover, in the "Daimler 2.5 Litre V8"/"Daimler 250" (1962–1969) versions of the Mk2 Jaguar bodyshell. The 4.5 was used in the [[Daimler Majestic Major]], (1959–1968).

	The [[~~Jaguar Cars\|~~Jaguar]] company introduced the new AJ26 V8 engine in 1996. It has been developed and updated since, and appears in the S-Type and later vehicles from Jaguar. This V8 was used in some of Ford's [[Premier Automotive Group]] Jaguar and Land Rover brands. These included a 4.2 (Jaguar XJ, XK and S-Type), 4.2 supercharged (Jaguar XJR, XKR, S-Type-R, Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport) and a 4.4 (Range Rover and Range Rover Sport). New V configuration engines are used since the buy out by the Tata Motor group.		The [[Jaguar]] company introduced the new AJ26 V8 engine in 1996. It has been developed and updated since, and appears in the S-Type and later vehicles from Jaguar. This V8 was used in some of Ford's [[Premier Automotive Group]] Jaguar and Land Rover brands. These included a 4.2 (Jaguar XJ, XK and S-Type), 4.2 supercharged (Jaguar XJR, XKR, S-Type-R, Land Rover Range Rover and Range Rover Sport) and a 4.4 (Range Rover and Range Rover Sport). New V configuration engines are used since the buy out by the Tata Motor group.

	The specialist sports car firm TVR also produced their own V8 engine in ~~{{Auto L\|~~4.2~~}} {{convert\|~~350\|bhp\|kW~~\|0\|abbr=on}}~~ and ~~{{Auto L\|~~4.5~~}} {{convert\|~~440\|bhp\|kW~~\|0\|abbr=on}}~~ liter forms for the [[TVR Cerbera]]. Designed by [[Al Melling]], the APJ8 engine features a flat-plane crank and 75 degree Vee.		The specialist sports car firm TVR also produced their own V8 engine in 4.2 L (~256 cu in) 350 bhp (261 kW) and 4.5 L (~275 cu in) 440 bhp (328 kW) liter forms for the [[TVR Cerbera]]. Designed by [[Al Melling]], the APJ8 engine features a flat-plane crank and 75 degree Vee.

	Aston Martin has used a variety of V8 engines in its cars, starting with the 1969 [[Aston Martin V8\|DBS V8]], followed by many models badged V8 [[Vantage]], or [[Virage]], plus Volante convertible versions. After the Vantage was discontinued in 2000, there were no V8 models until the introduction of the Jaguar derived 4.3l V8 in the 2005 [[Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2005)\|V8 Vantage]]. The V8s used in Aston Martins from 1969 to 2000 were based on an internal design by [[Tadek Marek]], while the V8 engines used in the 2005–present V8 Vantage are based on the Jaguar AJ26 V8.		Aston Martin has used a variety of V8 engines in its cars, starting with the 1969 [[Aston Martin V8\|DBS V8]], followed by many models badged V8 [[Aston Martin Vantage\|Vantage]], or [[Aston Martin Virage\|Virage]], plus Volante convertible versions. After the Vantage was discontinued in 2000, there were no V8 models until the introduction of the Jaguar derived 4.3l V8 in the 2005 [[Aston Martin V8 Vantage (2005)\|V8 Vantage]]. The V8s used in Aston Martins from 1969 to 2000 were based on an internal design by [[Tadek Marek]], while the V8 engines used in the 2005–present V8 Vantage are based on the Jaguar AJ26 V8.

	[[Lotus Cars\|Lotus]] introduced a V8-powered version of the [[Lotus Esprit\|Esprit]] in 1996. The engine was an in-house ~~{{Auto L\|~~3.5}} unit, with twin turbochargers.		[[Lotus Cars\|Lotus]] introduced a V8-powered version of the [[Lotus Esprit\|Esprit]] in 1996. The engine was an in-house 3.5 L (~214 cu in) unit, with twin turbochargers.

	[[Radical Sportscars]] offer a V8 powered car, the SR8, whose [[Powertec RPA]] engine is based upon two [[Suzuki Hayabusa]] engines joined to a common crank, utilising the original heads with a purpose designed block.		[[Radical Sportscars]] offer a V8 powered car, the SR8, whose [[Powertec RPA]] engine is based upon two [[Suzuki Hayabusa]] engines joined to a common crank, utilising the original heads with a purpose designed block.