The V8 ICE What's it all about?
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It really does depend on the application. Sure, a V8 is great in a Ferrari or a TVR.
But the Toyota V8 in our 4x4 isn't really all that special (other than in reliability), it doesn't roar like a Corvette or make the car particularly fast. Smooth - sure. Torquey - sure. But the 4-cyl in an Integra has more engagement, with fewer cylinders.
Every taxi in NYC used to be a V8 but you wouldn't know or care. As is almost every American work van...
But the Toyota V8 in our 4x4 isn't really all that special (other than in reliability), it doesn't roar like a Corvette or make the car particularly fast. Smooth - sure. Torquey - sure. But the 4-cyl in an Integra has more engagement, with fewer cylinders.
Every taxi in NYC used to be a V8 but you wouldn't know or care. As is almost every American work van...
TurboHatchback said:
It's mostly the noise, I don't really like screaming high revving engines but the deep bass rumble of a heavy calibre V8 idling or gently woofling is just delightful. They are smooth but I'm not convinced there's much tangible improvement over a six cylinder engine in that regard.
I love both and I think it depends the car tbh.AC43 said:
stickleback123 said:
Tim bo said:
don't be a dick though. Like the dips
t in the Range Rover SVR last summer, who decided it was clever to drive around the narrow, crowded, pleasant streets of Richmond, accelerating hard in 1st gear, braking, accelerating hard, braking, over and over, and at least four times around the freaking town centre he looped, doing the same fking irritating rev routine.
I see these fairly regularly and they are always being driven in a totally bellend fashion as you describe. Horrible blaring flatulent noise they make too.t in the Range Rover SVR last summer, who decided it was clever to drive around the narrow, crowded, pleasant streets of Richmond, accelerating hard in 1st gear, braking, accelerating hard, braking, over and over, and at least four times around the freaking town centre he looped, doing the same fking irritating rev routine.t. Except to the blokes driving them with the mental age of a three year old.Kent Border Kenny said:
I’m getting rid of a normally aspirated v10 which will leave me with three turbocharged V8s, none of which I think are anywhere as nice, and feel a bit sad at losing something so special.
The issue there isn't the V8 its the turbo's they always take away character.A couple of weeks ago I had a few hours with an F8 Tributo, it sounded ok, but rubbish compared with my 360
DonkeyApple said:
It’s a shame as they are superb cars. The standard SC5.0 is just nicer because it makes about the right amount of noise. I’m surprised that you can’t order an SVR to ‘English’ spec. No pops and bangs and a softer exhaust.
My non-SVR Autobiography has 650bhp, but has kept the standard exhaust, so doesn’t sound very different to stock.It’s for me the perfect compromise, plenty of go, but still a gentle ride, and “normal” looks.
blueg33 said:
The issue there isn't the V8 its the turbo's they always take away character.
A couple of weeks ago I had a few hours with an F8 Tributo, it sounded ok, but rubbish compared with my 360
I agree.A couple of weeks ago I had a few hours with an F8 Tributo, it sounded ok, but rubbish compared with my 360
I always thought I’d keep the R8 forever, but I’m getting something that should be a step up in most areas, and just have to accept that the engine won’t be quite as good.
Kent Border Kenny said:
I agree.
I always thought I’d keep the R8 forever, but I’m getting something that should be a step up in most areas, and just have to accept that the engine won’t be quite as good.
My Ginetta G33 had a Rover V8 - it sounded great but I think my Ferrari sounds better at high revs, but less so at low revsI always thought I’d keep the R8 forever, but I’m getting something that should be a step up in most areas, and just have to accept that the engine won’t be quite as good.
TBH I also like V6's and straight 6's
My Evora and my Tuscan both sounded very good, especially the Evora, going up fast through the gears it sounds like a Le Mans car,
Loved the V8s I've owned... for all the right reasons mentioned previously.
The blueprinted cast iron 400 (6.6) in my Bristol was a fantastic motor, sounded wonderful, not loud or shouty... but less than ten to the gallon was a bit much for what I earned printing dole cheques!
The fuel injected Rover in the TR was also brilliant, sounded great and was cheaper to run than the 2.0 four pot.
Also loved the sound of my old flat four (Subaru), a screamy 1300 inline (Hurricane), the shouty V6 ('86 Ford Ranger), my big V twins, parallel twins and two stroke bikes... just not a fan of bland.
The blueprinted cast iron 400 (6.6) in my Bristol was a fantastic motor, sounded wonderful, not loud or shouty... but less than ten to the gallon was a bit much for what I earned printing dole cheques!
The fuel injected Rover in the TR was also brilliant, sounded great and was cheaper to run than the 2.0 four pot.
Also loved the sound of my old flat four (Subaru), a screamy 1300 inline (Hurricane), the shouty V6 ('86 Ford Ranger), my big V twins, parallel twins and two stroke bikes... just not a fan of bland.
My daily drivers have been V8s for the last 5 years. I find them great for everyday use, the lazy nature means the enigne never feels strained, they sound amazing and generally having a v8 means a quick car.
The slight downside is averaging 20mpg, but I don't think that is unreasonable a 670bhp V8 luxury coupe.
I would say the V10 in my M6 wins at making a lovely sound, but for everything else I think the V8 generally does just as well.
The slight downside is averaging 20mpg, but I don't think that is unreasonable a 670bhp V8 luxury coupe.
I would say the V10 in my M6 wins at making a lovely sound, but for everything else I think the V8 generally does just as well.
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