Going off V8s

[Roguexcess]

Been lucky enough to own some great v8 engines, I use to think nothing could replace the sound and feel of a great v8. My favourite was the 5.0 supercharged in the F Type.

Recently I’ve been driving NA Porsches, fords 1.5 3 cylinder and EVs! which I’m starting to think it’s putting me off my v8 now, it’s like I only hear wasted energy. The flat 6 still sounds purposeful and racey. Is this the beginning off turning into an EV enthusiast? is there any cure?

but seriously am preferring 6 cylinder sound to an 8, anyone else?

[E63eeeeee...]

Nope.

[ITP]

I can’t decide, so 1 of each is best. V8 and V6.
Just need an LFA now for the ultimate V10 and I’ll have the set!

[Xcore]

Nah

[Roguexcess]

Not sure when the changed happened, either it’s the quietness of an EV or the let down of the C63 and M5 turbo V8

[Haltamer]

V8 Doesn't do a huge deal for me -
6's and 10's sound nicer for the most part, but that may just be because there's a habit for V8s to be paired with obscene exhausts that replace tone with raw noise.

[Caddyshack]

All of the above need to visit a Dr and have your testosterone checked. V8 is the finest engine end of.

[sam.rog]

I prefer a straight six to a v8.
I also prefer a flat 6 to a v8.
I prefer 6 cylinder engines to 8’s. A Ferrari 8 imo isn’t a pleasant sound ( it might be inside the car, ill never know because I’m poor). Every other 8 I’ve heard just sounds a bit agricultural and noisy.

[cerb4.5lee]

I've got 3 cars with 6 cylinders...but that's only because I can't afford to run V8's though!

I personally love V8's(I've had 3 of them over the years) and I love the noise they make.

[juice]

E63eeeeee... said:

Nope.

Nope

[Hoofy]

juice said:

E63eeeeee... said:

Nope.

Nope

What they said. Maybe go old school and get something without a turbo attached to it.

I say this as a flat 6 owner. They're pretty good compared to an i4 or i6 but I'd rather have a V8.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJt0wOANe50

vs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lDit8xI8u4

On a budget, you could even have a Chimaera 4.0 with a straight-through exhaust and that sounds better than a flat 6 with a sports exhaust.

[CABC]

Flat or cross plane?
The TVR is completely different to a Ferrari.
There’s a joy in the best 6, 8, 10 or 12 no need to limit yourself to one format.

[marksx]

I've had 5. It's a few years since my last and I just hope one day I can afford another before they disappear

[T6 vanman]

Mumsnet is <<<<< way .................... Don't let the door hit you on the way through

[TwinExit]

Interesting as I am getting into natural aspirated V8's - but the old cross plane crank type that has a meaty rumble through the chassis, and not the German type which is raspy/throbby and has a digital/truncated type sound & feel.

Most of my past cars have been 6 cyl, Inline-6, flat-6 and V6, mainly of the turbo charged variety.

[Rob 131 Sport]

I’ve had many straight 6 BMW’s over the years and enjoyed them immensely.

However a V8 Rover SD1 with the forwards tilting bonnet would be great.

[pistolpete12]

I've not yet had a v8
this makes me sad.
Makes my daughter very angry at me she loves V8s

[Stuart70]

You need help; I suggest a V12 may assist.

[BDKM]

Nothing too fancy compared to the engines posted so far ,but I haven't found a car that sounds better than a unequal headers Subaru....everything else sounds just tinny and irritating....don't shoot )

https://youtu.be/jC17VETAA2o

https://youtu.be/QOf3TMHOCIs

[Caddyshack]

CABC said:

Flat or cross plane?
The TVR is completely different to a Ferrari.
There’s a joy in the best 6, 8, 10 or 12 no need to limit yourself to one format.

Agreed, flat plane isn’t a “real" V8 noise.

The perfect V8 is an old yank with a lumpy cam at idle.