The V8 engine is a French invention. Popularized and mythologized in American form, it was patented by French engineer Leon Levavasseur, but the symmetry of eight cylinders pumping in concert appealed ...

General Motors once treated every division as its own little kingdom, each with a distinct V8 that gave Chevrolet, Pontiac, ...

Chevy's double hump heads in its small-block V8 engines were powerful and capable, featuring closed-chamber designs that ...

â ¢Exterior view of compact new V8 engine shows location of accessories.Accessibility is good due to big engine compartment.â ¢HRM's Tech Ed, left, and Managing Ed give Chev V8 engine the eyeball.

The Chevy Camaro could be gone for good or just discontinued for a time following the exit of its sixth generation at the end of the 2024 model year. Like other Chevrolet Camaro generations that came ...

LS1 engine design highlights and basic specs, why it’s such a popular swap, and a basic timeline, from the C5 Corvette to its use in the Australian HSV heroes. The General Motors 5.7 LS1 engine was a ...

Without a doubt, the small-block Chevrolet V8 engine has become the most popular automotive powerplant in all aspects of motor sports. Since its debut in 1955, enthusiasts have been quick to ...

View post: 1988 Ford E-250 Coachmen Camper Conversion For Sale In Mystery Machine Livery. Like Stellantis with its Hemi V8, General Motors has no intention of discontinuing the iconic V8 engine. It’s ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

What happened in the late 1970s that led General Motors phase out division-specific V8 engines? Here's what you need to know.