C6 Corvette Z06 got a full array of upgrades recently, which resulted in gains of nearly 200 natural horsepower at the wheels ...

General Motors made V8s with 5.3-liter and 6.2-liter displacements. While they're under the same brand name, there are a few ...

Big-block engines sit at the heart of some of the most iconic American performance cars and trucks, yet the term is often used loosely, as if it were just a synonym for “big horsepower.” In reality, a ...

Deep dive on a rare 1980s turbo V6 car that made more torque than big-blocks, its tech secrets, current values, and other fast V6 rivals.

GM is developing an all-new sixth-generation small-block V8 family, with strong indications it will launch in two displacements: 5.7L and 6.6L. The 5.7L version is aimed at volume models like the ...

According to sources familiar with the matter, the forthcoming Gen 6 Small Block V8 powerplant may be offered in two distinct displacements, including 5.7 liters and 6.6 liters, providing a few ...

Toyota is developing a new twin-turbo V8 with hybrid assist for its next Lexus flagship supercar. Toyota confirms new twin-turbo V8 for its flagship Lexus supercar and GT3 race car. The V8 is related ...

To discuss the rat, we must first discuss the mouse. In 1954, Ford squeaked past Chevrolet in sales by a 2% margin (1,165,942 vs. 1,143,561), a reversal of the previous year when Chevy beat Ford by 7% ...

You may or may not know that Pontiac built a 301-cubic-inch V8 from 1977 to 1981. Although it was touted as lighter than its Chevrolet small-block counterparts, it was far from a barnburner. Just ...

From simple design to proven performance, here’s why the naturally-aspirated V8 engine continues to earn a reputation for reliability. Naturally-aspirated V8s are simple, reliable engines with fewer ...