There’s something cool about taking a famous car and making it into something totally different. The classic Volkswagen Beetle has always been loved for being simple, charming and easy to recognize.

The Chrysler Hemi motor is a 90-degree pushrod V8, ranging in capacity from 3.9L to 6.4L, and with either natural aspiration or supercharging. The name “Hemi” has been applied to this family of ...

BMW’s N63 V8 landed in 2008 with a lot to prove. This 4.4-liter twin-turbo brought the brand’s first “hot-V” layout, tucking the turbos right inside the engine’s V for sharper response and tighter ...

The Mercedes-AMG V8 is built for various models, including Aston Martin vehicles such as the Vantage. Mercedes-AMG will debut a reworked V8 engine in 2027, retaining hand assembly. New V8 features ...

The Dodge Charger name has always meant a lot in muscle cars. For a time it stood for raw power, aggressive looks and the unmistakable sound of a V8 engine. The brand built its image around this ...

This teardown of the Volvo B8444S V8 suggests that even improper storage – without the engine ever being used – can cause it to deteriorate over time. Volvo's rare 4.4L V8, developed with Yamaha, was ...

When you think of a hemi engine, it's almost certainly one of Chrysler's legendary HEMI V8s that comes to mind first. Depending on your age, it might be one of the classic HEMI variants from the '50s ...

The iconic naturally aspirated V8 engine represented the backbone of the American auto industry for decades — and still does, for many enthusiasts. Though no longer as prominent as they once were, ...

Having a V8 engine does not always guarantee big power. Some, like the early 350-horsepower LS1, are tuned for drivability and usable power delivery, not necessarily outright horsepower performance.

Car companies have been re-launching powerful V8 engines that were previously discontinued. Many high-powered trucks were removed from the US market as car companies switched to more fuel-efficient ...

America's automotive history is dominated by the V8. It's what we're most famous for. You can probably hear Jeremy Clarkson saying "V8 motor," with his less-than-kind American accent imitation. In ...