V8 Engines: The golden middle ground performers

If you are interested in improving your technical knowledge about cars especially engines, then you are on the right article. 

Not many are aware about best engines and what they do; hence, this article helps you in updating yourself about an engine called V8,  An internal combustion engine that uses a “V” configuration.

And when we talk about V8, Toyota land cruiser price in Pakistan couldn't be ignored as prices of cars in Pakistan is increasing nowadays so V8 Price is also increasing. 

Anyway, Let's look at V8 Details, 

What is a V8 engine?

The V8 engine is a structure of 8 cylinders with a division of 4 engines parallel to each other which share a common crankshaft. These 8 pistons are parallel to each other at a 90 degree angle.

Background information

This engine was invented by Frenchman Leon Levavasseur in 1902 and ever since, it became the most efficient and reliable internal combustion engine.

Initially it was designed for aviation and marine vehicles but was soon used to power automobiles and for large industrial use and with time it was used in power boats and early aircrafts as well.

The application of V8 engine

The V8 engine today is the standard engine in most powerful segments such as for pickup trucks, rear-wheel-drive luxury cars, sports cars, American muscle cars and sport utility vehicles.

The benefits of V8 engine

·        Widely used engines in performance cars

·        Reliable compared to inline engines

·        Requires less space for so many cylinders compared to inline engines

·        They produce more power

·        Very little vibration

·        Higher center of gravity compared to some engines

·        High power output

·        Reasonable fuel economy

The best V8 engines today

1.     Chrysler 6.2L Hemi SRT Hellcat Supercharged V8

12.     General Motors 6.2L LT4 Supercharged V8

3.     Mercedes-Benz 4.0L M178 Twin-Turbo V8

4,     Ferrari 3.9L F154 Twin-Turbo V8

5.  BMW 4.4L S6344TU Twin-Turbo V8

6.  Ford 5.2L Voodoo V8

Conclusion

If you have a V8 engine in your vehicle, feel happy because this is the best you can have. So, don't be upset because of increasing land cruiser price in Pakistan. 

Just a pro tip: V8 engines are designed to last long for about 100,000 miles and may last much longer if you protect your engine by avoiding abuse in any way and ensuring that you get its maintenance done as recommended by the manufacturer and before its due time.