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The Evolution of a Prancing Horse: 40 Years of V8 Ferraris

, powered by V8 engines, in production for more than 40 years now. In the time since, the technology, power outputs and engine sizes in these "little" Ferraris has changed considerably.

Crazy Vehicles: The Wazuma Quad V8!

Custom car and motorcycle maker Lazareth is best known for creating the twingo with a mid-mounted v8 Range Rover engine. As much as that was a daring endeavor, this one is much more ambitious and amazing. Let's talk about a quad bike powered by a Ferrari V8 engine.

10 Of The Most Expensive Cars In The World

Under the hood you’ll find a 4.6 liter V8 engine with 608 horsepower alongside 2 electric motors that add another 279 horsepower to the package. This Spyder can drive for 12 miles on battery alone, when put in hybrid mode – its fuel consumption is the best in its class.

See How Ferraris Have Evolved Over the Course Of 7 Decades

output: 118 horsepower Weight: 1433 lbs 0-60 mph: 10.8 seconds Top speed: 124 mph Number produced: 2 1969: Dino 246 GT Engine: 2.4-liter V6 Power output: 192 horsepower Weight: 2,380 lbs 0-60 mph: 7.1 seconds Top speed: 146 mph Number produced: 3,761 1984: 288 GTO Engine: 2.85-liter twin-tubocharged V8

These Cars Are So Obscure, Even We Didn't Know About Them!

The two cars are powered by 4.6-liter V8s. Covini C6W Country of Origin: Italy Number Built: Currently in production This oddball car, which features four turning wheels at the front, was inspired by the crazy Tyrrell P34 Formula 1 car of 1976.

"Rare & Expensive" Doesn't Do These Muscle Cars Justice...

It's one of only 80 that Chevrolet built for the 1968 model year, packing a 550 horsepower V8 punch along with a highly desirable 4-speed transmission. The previous owner bought it at the same auction 13 years prior, paying just $130,000 for it at the time.

The Germans Really Knew How to Build Fine Supercars...

The base model comes with a 650hp, 4.2-liter Audi-derived V8, but you can also buy a more extreme one with 750hp. The latter also has a rather fitting name – the Apollo Enraged. The car is capable of a 224mph top speed.

'Rare & Expensive' Doesn't Do These Muscle Cars Justice

It's one of only 80 that Chevrolet built for the 1968 model year, packing a 550 horsepower V8 punch along with a highly desirable 4-speed transmission. The previous owner bought it at the same auction 13 years prior, paying just $130,000 for it at the time.

Cadzilla: One of the Most Beautiful Cars Ever Made!

The engine was a Monobloc V8, 346 cu in (5.7 L). The Sedanette, with its fastback styling, was part of the Series 62 line that Cadillac offered as a slightly less opulent alternative to its more expensive models.

Discover the Hottest Performance Cars of 2018

At the center of the action is the Mercedes-sourced, twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 that’s found a home in Aston Martin’s Vantage model, but there’s also the all-new DBS Superleggera on the way at the end of the year. What’s more is that the Formula 1-style Valkyrie will reach customers in 2019. 3.

Check Out Some of the Most Exciting Cars From Geneva 2018

Ferrari 488 Pista Just as the 458 Speciale slotted in as the hard-core version of the regular 458 into Ferrari's model line-up, the brand-new 488 Pista plays the same role in the current generation of V8 "baby" Ferrari.

Enter the Weird, Wonderful & Fast World of Chaparral Cars

A small-block Chevrolet V8 powered the little car. While it only produced 300 horsepower, the car's lightweight aluminum body meant that it was fast. In fact, when the car took to the track at Laguna Seca during its first-ever competitive outing, it finished second.

Certain Cars Make You Think About What Could Have Been...

Although the Jalpa had a V8 engine in it, Lamborghini graced the P140 with a 4.0-liter, 40-valve naturally-aspirated V10 that produced between 330 and 370 horsepower. It also had four camshafts for superior throttle response over the V8 engine it was meant to replace.

Ford GT40: The Car the Blue Oval Built to Smash Ferrari

This is the evolution of the Ford GT40: Mark I The Mark I was the original Ford GT40, with early prototypes being powered by 4.2-liter V8 engines. The production models had 4.7-liter V8s.

11 Sensational Supercars Owned by 1 Filthy Rich Sultan

The V16T’s engine is made by fusing two Lamborghini Urraco V8s together. 5. McLaren F1 Source At one time, the Sultan was said to own eight F1s in various configurations. This white car, which he used to own, now resides in the US. It features upgrades such as a GTR rear wing. 6. 

McLaren's Cars Are the Stuff of a Gearhead's Dreams

Join me as I chart the journey through McLaren's road car history from the beginning through to the present day: Genesis: McLaren M6GT Number Built: 2 Variants: None Engine: 5.0-liter Chevrolet V8 The M6GT was born following the great success of the M6A racing car that raced very successfully in the

Drift King Tears Up The Streets of Los Angeles

Scroll to the bottom to enjoy a textbook example of man's mastery over his machine: A 410-cubic-inch Roush V8 gives the car its power. Image Source Note the gigantic Hoonigan gear shifter for the sequential gearbox. Image Source The Hoonigan Mustang in a cloud of smoke, as it is usually seen!

Wouldn't You Just Love to Drive These Outrageous Supercars?

Hennessy Venom GT Source: supermac This outrageous offering from the USA is the result of chopping a British Lotus Exige in half, stretching it, adding a 7.0-liter General Motors V8 and bolting on twin turbochargers for good measure.

The 10 Best Cars of the 2015 Detroit Auto Show!

The CTS-V packs a 640HP, V8 engine, capable of going from 0-60 (0-100) in 3.7 seconds and reaching 200mph (320Km/h) speeds. It’s basically the Corvette Z06 wearing a sedan disguise. 6. Audi Q7 Compared to the 2015 model, the 2016 Audi Q7 is a whole new vehicle.

The 2015 Shanghai Car Show Has Some Astonishing Models

The MG Crossover GS The HongQi LS5 Luxury SUV This Chinese Range Rover competitor is said to possibly offer the LS5 with a twin-turbocharged V8 engine. The Rateon CC Concept The Changan Automotive 4-door coupe seems to borrow much of its design from the Volkswagen CC Sedan.

Welcome to the World of Beautiful Vintage Cars - 16 Pics

Lucy, 1967 Image source: Reddit 10. 1937 Talbot-Lago 150-C SS Image source: Reddit 11. 1958 Porsche 718 RSK Image source: Reddit Related: Vintage Meets Electric: an Electric Engine 912 Porsche 12. 1938 Ford Standard Image source: Reddit 13. 1951 Ford Shoebox Image source: Reddit 14. 1973 AMC Javelin V8

This Street-Legal Dragster Will Pop a Wheelie at Launch

[related_articles] Changes over the standard SRT Challenger include a wide-body kit, drag-tuned adaptive suspension and a monster 6.2-liter V8 that’s got a supercharger bolted to it providing it with 14.5 pounds of boost.

Everything You Think About Hybrid Cars is About to Change...

The P1 features a 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine and a electric motor producing 176 bhp (131 kW). With both motors, the P1 will have a total power and torque output of 903 PS (890 bhp) and will reach a limited top speed of 217 mph (349 km/h).