V8: The Engine of America | Full Documentary

[@Chanannagins]

"Ambition is a dream with a V8 engine" -Elivs Presley

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

Great video! The V8 deserves a whole series with a deep dive, I could watch this for hours and hours.

[@michaelabrams1244]

Me too brother!

[@MotorTrendWatch]

We agree! Thanks for watching!

[@ajojoseph6052]

The V8 powertrain is so American that it deserves a place in our constitution! Hope OEMs continue to push this tech forward.

[@DeltaSierra426]

Lol, right!? Funny enough, V8's are in the most powerful tractor trucks in the world like Scania and Volvo, so going outside the scope of the U.S. and gas engines, the V8's future is even brighter. Also look at the PowerStroke's and Duramax's success, even against Cummins' very strong reputation for reliability. FCA knew what was coming, so I'm disappointed they waited so long to propel into the EV and hybrid world and therefore killed off the Hemi just to move their slider back to neutral territory; it should have long been selling eco cars to balance out the performance crowd that want and love their insane V8's.

[@midnight347]

They should. We need to push for alternative fuels like Ethanol and hydrogen with the same gusto they've been forcing ev down everyone's throat. That is much better for the earth long term and best of all everyone's happy. The green people are happy and the hot rodders are happy it's a win win.

[@AkioWasRight]

Make America V8 Again

[@JacobDewitt2002]

Yes!!! what you said 🇺🇸

[@Randyplaysguitars]

Now that's got my vote

[@johnpark6138]

I need this hat.

[@chuckselvage3157]

Yes.

[@why_do_we_have_to_use_handles]

Hands down, the worst thing to ever happen to Dodge is Stellantis and their plan to get rid of gasoline starting with the Hemi

[@CJColvin]

Long live the V8s

[@ryze9153]

Long live the V8!

[@CudaRebelsAutoModeling426]

Agreed 100 percent brother! "Stellantis" broke this pure blue Mopar guys heart when it decided to axe the Hemi. As good as it looks, I ain't driving no EV charger, and EVs are definitely NOT the future.

[@CJColvin]

@CudaRebelsAutoModeling426 Agreed 100%

[@charlestorruella8591]

Long live the boat anchor any modern 4 cylinder will not only get better gas mileage but with the same power

[@CJColvin]

@charlestorruella8591 Yet you're little 4 cylinder won't outlast the good ol' NA V8s, should me a modern 4 cylinder outlasting a reliable NA V8 kid.

[@gmain1977]

As a Brit into Muscle cars ,Hot Rods and Dragsters , The American V8 is king!!!! When it comes to Street Racing, Drag Racing and cruising they have history unlike any orher scene...American car scene is the best- power to the people

[@Mac10Daddy]

Richard Hammond, is that you?

[@gmain1977]

@Mac10Daddy Hammond is into 911s more, he not into muscle cars like what people make out

[@bunythebeastgamer6920]

You being a “Brit” puts no meaning into anything you clown 🤡

[@AMV12S]

Even Rover V8 is American in the end... Buick.

[@Mac10Daddy]

@@gmain1977 it’s a joke man. Hammond has had at least 2 different mustangs and a challenger. He might like 911s more but he does love American muscle car V8s

[@ClickbaitMotorsports]

NOTHING like an American V8, baby. 🇺🇸

[@austinholdsworth0508]

I currently have a 2006 Ram 1500 with the 5.7 Hemi that has over 338,000 miles on it and a 2014 Grand Cherokee Overland with the 5.7 Hemi in it as well and both just put a smile on my face every time I drive them! Keep the V8’s alive!

[@SubToRandomVideos101]

Ok

[@cku617]

🔥

[@Yeahthatsawesome]

Also a 5.7 Hemi owner, on my Challenger. I love that motor!

[@DeltaSierra426]

2018 Ram Hemi owner with 74K trouble-free miles. I already joined this thing before but after Stellantis killed off the Hemi, it's value and joy to me went up at least five-fold to me. Also hearing a lot of folks that are grabbing 23' and 24' Hemi Rams before they disappear off of dealer lots. Can't say I'm surprised. ;) Let's see, 3rd gen Hemi introduced in 300C in about 2002, 2003.5 Ram replaces the venerable but softer 5.9L Magnum V8 with the 345 cid (5.7L) Hemi, Ram gets multi-displacement in the Hemi in '05, then it gets power upgrades in ~2008 and ~2013... sorry folks but Chrysler/Dodge/Ram has pushed both the efficiency and power envelope on production V8's going back over two decades, often with GM and Ford playing catchup -- even if slightly more reliable -- at after stage. Heck, this goes back '56 and the first-gen Hemi reaching 1 HP per cubic inch before the big two. Just for fun: look up how much the airflow is on the 'Eagle' Hemi heads and tell me the closet GM and Ford V8 engines. The number is outrageous, and hint: David Freiburger and his colleagues talk about it in one episode of Engine Masters on Motortrend.

[@DM-wp9vq]

That's what I love seeing! Someone who holds onto a vehicle, because they bought or got something they wanted in the first place, and then maintains it properly and keeps it running strong! Good job Sir! I tip my cap to you!

[@Carl_Jr]

Thank you for mentioning and showing Ed Iskenderian! A true legend!

[@Aldeeezzy]

Long live the V8 🙌🏽

[@CJColvin]

We have 3 V8 cars, a 1996 Ford F150 with a 5.0L (302) Windsor V8, a 2024 Nissan Titan with the 5.6L Endurance V8 in it, and a 2023 Dodge Charger RT Scat Pack with the 392 Hemi V8 in it.

[@000amoney]

hows the titan?

[@CJColvin]

@000amoney It's great and its very reliable as well

[@glconcrete]

Titan?😂

[@CJColvin]

@glconcrete Yep a Nissan Titan with the 5.6L Endurance V8 in it with 400 HP and 413 Ibs of torque and it'll definitely outlast any overpriced Ecoboost vehicle with ease.

[@DM-wp9vq]

I hope it's reliable, it's a brand new vehicle. It better be.

[@V8aholic]

If i'm ever forced to drive an EV, i'll build a V8 generator to charge it🤣, may the v8 live forever.♾

[@KitKitChanIsaac]

I'd rather walk than drive an EV

[@DM-wp9vq]

Have fun driving your Chevrolegs

[@KitKitChanIsaac]

@DM-wp9vq Have fun driving your Effeminate Vehicles.

[@midnight347]

​@DM-wp9vq yea have fun in your outdated ev that has no future and nobody fn wants lol.

[@midnight347]

​@DM-wp9vq have fun with your ev that has no future and nobody wants lol. Alternative fuels make alot more sense for long term use vs ev and now that people with common sense are in charge this ev push is done so I hope you enjoyed it while it lasted. Now they need to push alternative fuels as much as they've been pushing that ev nonsense.

[@kevinyoungM14EBR]

I love a V8. My favorite vintage V8 engines are Pontiac... my favorite modern V8 is the 5.7L Toyota 3UR-FE

[@geoffmooregm]

I have the 3UR-FE and it is pretty sweet. My favorite vintage V8 has got to be the Cadillac V8. Probably just because it's rare and huge! I am also a fan of the 8V71 and 8V92 Detroit Diesels.

[@DeltaSierra426]

@@geoffmooregm Those big-jug Detroit Diesels are insane! Yep, I literally watch KZbin videos just to listen to those monsters roar along.

[@LinusScrubTips]

I’m going to argue the 4.8/5.3/6.0 ls truck engines are right up there with Toyota V8s

[@effend446]

​@@LinusScrubTipsMaybe......But I still gotta go with Chevy's 350.

[@ramblerdave1339]

Toyota makes a FE ?

[@Bagardichh]

Much love from Sweden, I my self have a volvo 740 from 1990 with a 350 chevy in it!

[@DeltaSierra426]

Wow, nice! LT1 or LS or?

[@DM-wp9vq]

Good job! People always underestimate the Volvos. Outside of the V8's, their 5cyl is quite impressive! Especially turbocharged.

[@laurelbancroft8739]

Love right back at ya - My Volvo S80 has a Yamaha V8 ! Many thanks to Gothenburg !

[@laurelbancroft8739]

@@DM-wp9vq Never underestimate the Volvo - I have them in 5, 6 and 8 cylinder, each unique and wonderful in their own way. Volvo for life !

[@dukecraig2402]

Please send me any old SU carburetors you have laying around from old Volvos, nothing runs better on a Harley than one of those things.

[@sirswerve2493]

You guys are spot on with every V8! Thank you for giving the Elephant in the room its justice. Long live the king!

[@MotorTrendWatch]

V8👑

[@subiebro2803]

America shouldn't be concerned with emissions. We are astronomically clean compared to China and India. Long live the V8!

[@nickrockz97]

couldn’t have said it better, I’ll never buy the EV hype or the crossover/soccer mom car hype. Long live the big V8 2 door American pony cars and muscle cars. 👍

[@cmdrdredd]

You can blame the EPA and left wing apologists catering to the globalists that want us to pay for everything

[@85MasterV]

Awesome mini doc, but I’m surprised they didn’t go into much detail about pickup truck V8s - how much impact that had building the infrastructure of the US and supplying goods and services to this day.. anyway, long live the V8 !

[@DeltaSierra426]

Agreed and all of the historic V8's lasted about one second in the video -- I literally paused the video and stepped thru it to let each of those marinate in. ;)

[@buzzwaldron6195]

Think they left out the '49 Olds and Cadillac OHV V8s... even the '51 Hemis... And the OHV Chevy 6s usually had lots more power than same year Ford flathead V8s... and could go WOT without overheating...

[@M8Stealth]

Make V8s Great Again!

[@charlestorruella8591]

Yup keep pouring gas in your car and wonder why your broke of course your a Trumper willing to use every drop of life from this planet

[@35RSkyline]

The sound from a V8 really does bring back memories every time i hear one. And a smile that i cant help.

[@G55STEYR]

With a V8 life is worth living!

[@sandersonTX]

I enjoy driving my 6.2L V8 everyday, an L86 powered Tahoe. I've only owned V8 vehicles for the past 17 years and don't ever want to go down on cylinder count. Long live the V8.

[@Lorenzo-wl5xt]

Yes sir long live V8's MAKE V8's GREAT AGAIN MAKE CARS GREAT AGAIN

[@tonxbezzina7015]

The best thing about a V8 is the sound

[@rreno496]

And that's why the 5.2 Voodoo in my 2018 will be with me until the day I die, nothing on this planet sounds quite as good as a healthy V8 at full song.

[@chuckselvage3157]

I'm from Australia and we have some great V8s here. 💪

[@lukey6534]

Had. We manufactured International, Cleveland and Holden V8s here. Now there is hardly inline 6 petrol available available on the market.

[@chuckselvage3157]

@@lukey6534 Yes plus the 273,318,and 360 V8s from Chrysler.

[@lukey6534]

@@chuckselvage3157 I thought they imported them. Did Chrysler cast blocks here too ?

[@chuckselvage3157]

@@lukey6534 Not sure about that. I was just including V8s that were available to the public. Actually Chrysler was the first to have a V8 sedan,then Ford with the 289,and Holden with the 327 Chev. We even had the 4.4 litre Leyland V8,based off the Rover,which they bought off GM,i think Buick or Oldsmobile?

[@lukey6534]

@@chuckselvage3157 I only mentioned the ones that i know had the blocks cast in Australia. The 302 clevland was unique to Australia to compete with holden's 308. International cast V8s for the ACCO and c series trucks.

[@willhonkforparts5353]

This video needs a million more views. Share it everywhere!!

[@jameshutchison3596]

Love my Ford Falcon XR8 with its Supercharged 335 Miami (Coyote). Long live the V8!

[@UnderbossMassageTherapy]

I got my 1st v8 at end of last month, it’s a 08 Cadillac sts 4.8 , although I have not pushed it yet to the fullest , after getting out of the car or before getting in the car just looking at it leave a huge smile on my face

[@FlannelPhilip]

Love an American V8 🇺🇸

[@neofx22]

During my 40 years on this planet ive driven hybrids,4 cylinders 6 cylinders and v8s. 3 of those vehicles have been v8s and those v8s have been the most exciting engine to drive and work on because their design.

[@Mac10Daddy]

I have a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. Love my 4.6 it’s not a powerhouse but it’s reliable and has that smooth linear power. Possibly the most reliable vehicle America has ever made

[@Lorenzo-wl5xt]

Don't care about power. All we need is a naturally aspirated Vi engine under the hood. Leather seats and automatic transmission MAKE V8's GREAT AGAIN MAKE CARS GREAT AGAIN Panther platform for the win. Make 4.6 panthers great again

[@midnight347]

You can mod the engine to make all kinds of power easily. The 2v doesn't get the credit it deserves it makes power just as easily as the old 302 both power and tq. The 2v can make big power easier because it can do it w forged internals in a stock block a 302 is gonna need an aftermarket block as well as forged internals..

[@Mac10Daddy]

@@midnight347 For sure. I’ve been wanting to get GT40 heads on mine with a high flow dual exhaust and some 3.55 gears

[@lucasmohan2408]

Long live the V8 💪

[@Fortnite_Frost_Clips]

I’m more of a V10 guy but V8s are a close second.

[@AlbertaRednecks]

New f150 5.0 owner could not b happier

[@michaelabrams1244]

FINALLY! Some encouragement. Thanks MT!

[@shawnriddle3018]

Chrysler Hemi V8 is my favorite

[@AnotherMotorist]

Always have a v8 in my stable. Right now is a 350 sbc in a suburban. Slow but makes the right sounds

[@4valvemark98]

I love my 4.6 4 valve. Very smooth with easy power delivery. The sound is relaxing I don’t care if EVs are quicker or that 4 cylinder turbos are more powerful. I’ll take a v8 for the easy torque and glorious sounds 💯

[@brkbtjunkie]

Proud owner of one of the best V8’s ever made, the 2UZ-FE

[@pennmikael]

UR owner here

[@kiyalami8478]

Forever V8. No other driving machine massages your heart like one. It makes you happy just hearing the rumble and feeling the power. V8 are the way. EVs aren't.

[@optidressamericallc2360]

It's all about the sound, power and reliability! They are the best in the business!

[@SeanBurbank]

I have MAD respect for V8 engines, being a JDM fan.

[@Zerobar78.]

I love my V8, every time I start it the bark turns heads, little kids know exactly what it is even, and virtually no other engine does that!!

[@enough_horsepower]

5L V8 coyote - what a great engine! there is no engine sound like a V8 engine sound! 😊

[@FernandoSosaIndustries]

Awesome documentary, looking forward to many years of V8's !!

[@relaxnewmexico7619]

Ok, I have five 281 quad cams, two 5.0 H.O. EFIs, a 429 cj, and a 5.0 coyote. Ford V8 for life

[@midnight347]

The is a nice lineup. I have a 5.4 4v condor (07 gt500), b head 4.6 4v and a roadrunner (12 boss) 5.0. Always been a big fan of all of them. I've had couple other 4v in the past along with a few pushrod Windsor based motors one was a 347 w higher compression and trickflow top end it was fun in a 95 gt w 4.10s. Ford ftw

[@EdwardDean-z4f]

I have a 55 Chevy with a 265 V-8 that has never been apart. Still runs with 70,000 miles. The original small block Chevy

[@patrickcaudill2939]

Never forget the important role of modern 8 or 10 speed transmissions. Excellent documentary 👍🏼🙏

[@erikleos1701]

I’m Proud to Drive a V8

[@KCOLBURN_8]

This may be a controversial opinion, but I do not think GM needs to ever stop producing the 5.3L v8. Get rid of the active fuel management and it is a solid motor. An American classic

[@michaelabrams1244]

Nah... no controversy. For a VERY long time the 350 was the "heartbeat" of anything and everything. The 5.3 is like that. A person doesn't have to be rich to own one, hot rod one, or fix one. I don't know if you're right, but I sure can't say that you're wrong. 👍

[@Carl_Jr]

You spelled 6.2L wrong, but otherwise I agree 👍

[@robertleadwood]

​@@Carl_Jrnah 6.0 more like it 😂

[@abominable5654]

The American V8 is and always will be king. Love live the V8!

[@RamSkirata]

Love it. Best engine formula ever!!

[@JamesHolbrook-eh5sp]

One of my abiding memories of returning to the States was hearing the blower whine and exhaust rumble of a Charger Hellcat and watching the guy lay patch for at least a hundred feet. I started singing the National Anthem!

[@aldo5658]

Phenomenal video, glad I stumbled upon it.

[@mohammedqayyum1140]

What an amazing video. I was smiling the entire time watching this, thank you motor trend 👏

[@kevinmcnabb168]

V8s Forever , Wimpy 4 bangers never!!!

[@KitKitChanIsaac]

Anything less than a V8 is wimpy for me, even V6s. There, I've said what I needed to say.

[@Edge-mv3jw]

I will say, ford killed it with the 2019-2020 gt350. That was special

[@chuckselvage3157]

8200 rpm flat crank animal.

[@billymays7210]

Probably my favorite American V8 ever.

[@Bertinator-nm9ld]

For $20k cheaper, its predecessor (Boss 302) is also a helluva good car for the money. I've got one of those, and it's an absolute riot!

[@jasonlommen4769]

@@Bertinator-nm9ld Same. I’ve got a 13’ in race red. Love that motor, it’s bomb proof. I smile ear to ear when I’m driving that baby 😊

[@Bertinator-nm9ld]

@jasonlommen4769 Awesome! I'm glad they had so many cool color choices for the 302. Race Red and Gotta Have it Green were both good options. Though, for my tastes, I couldn't go with anything except Grabber Blue! Have you looked at the MGW Shifter, clutch assist spring delete, and QTP302 exhaust cutouts? Those three modifications made the car perfect, for me

[@jeffersonstateofmind4057]

As an American I just couldn’t imagine driving anything else.

[@francfurian8215]

I hope Chrysler/ Dodge get back into the game with the Hemi. They have such a massive following. Cheers😊

[@voodoodiecast]

Hemis are gone. They might have a dohc smaller displacement v8 coming though.

[@danw6014]

​@voodoodiecast it won't be American. The Chrysler engineers have all been laid off permanently. It will some tiny displacement European garbage.

[@jasonhumphry5836]

I love my oldsmobiles rocket V8,s for life

[@samuelgoodman2825]

The 273 in my 65 Dart GT always brings my spirits up when it hits 6500 on the tsch.

[@dennisgamarra1790]

I love how right when the oil crisis ended, the v8 power came back and grew faster in power numbers in just a decade

[@mr.thebandit.2370]

it brings great joy to my heart knowing Mr.isky is still kickin!

[@billyfoster3223]

Great video! The Beautiful American V-8 Engine! Cheers!😁🔧

[@MotorTrendWatch]

Thanks for watching!

[@angelsierra1988]

This is Great !!!

[@GuntherVonB]

The V-8 has fallen from grace? Come on...not even remotely.

[@charlestorruella8591]

Wana bet in a few years there won't even make them anymore

[@tbaxt3r]

5.7 Hemi is my fav

[@nboy7]

I love the Ford Flathead V8. Its such a simple engine to work on and with modern machining, tuning and supercharging it makes great power. Excellent hobbyist motor.

[@LukeKraus360]

Love the video, love the V8 but can’t help but love those fieros in the background lol

[@jasonhumphry5836]

Good to see talk about the Oldsmobile as it should be

[@cesartrevino2513]

This is an awesome V8 documentary

[@antoniobalderas8803]

Such an entertaining documentary 🔥

[@dano727]

I love this video! Great job!

[@MotorTrendWatch]

😃

[@nadronnocojr]

Driving a 1999 dodge …5.9. Rt Dakota. It’s thump resonates with my soul

[@Lorenzo-wl5xt]

MAKE V8's GREAT AGAIN MAKE CARS GREAT AGAIN

[@twotrackjack2260]

Loved that magnum 5.9 engine in my 98 grand cherokee.

[@ramblerdave1339]

V is a great letter, and 8 is an awesome number !!! 😊

[@Swordofsea]

goosebumps all over my body

[@JoshuaBennett-i9w]

Nothing like owning a V8 to brighten up your day if you're feeling down.

[@Evillt1]

Love my 2022 camaro! Lt1 baby! V8 goodness 😍

[@cheetaih]

Must say thank you to Australia's V8 Supercar Racing Series.

[@johnlewis8156]

Driving my 1993 Buick Roadmaster on my hour long commute while watching this. They aren't going anywhere!

[@301Pont]

Pontiac 350/400/455. These were always painted blue and were really beautiful engines.

[@mattabell3657]

I love a good V8. My collection runs the gamut from turbo 4 to V10 and the V8s sound the best. 2012 Mustang GT 5.0L and 2024 C8 Z06 5.5L.

[@Commander_Brick9]

There’s something unique about the growl of the V8. I own a 2012 Mustang 5.0 and the smiles per gallon overshadow the miles per gallon.

[@Lorenzo-wl5xt]

Yes sir and it sounds way better than the new 5.0 GT waaaay better We're talking stock

[@justanotherguitarplayer9767]

@@Lorenzo-wl5xt Yep. I have an 07 and a 96, and both sound wayy better than the new new ones. The new ones sound so corny, it just doesn't fit the car. They don't sound like Mustangs anymore. When one of buddys would come and pick me up in high school in theirs, 84, 88, 89, & 91 GTs, ALL of them had that specific Mustang sound. Nowadays, when you hear a new Mustang, or even see one from a glimpse, you're almost not sure if it's some new B.S. Dodge, or a new Camaro.

[@2010challengerRT]

V8 forever

[@Lorenzo-wl5xt]

MAKE V8's GREAT AGAIN MAKE CARS GREAT AGAIN

[@davidbuddendorf991]

1973 vette rebuilt n updated 454 big block Chevy with 500 horses n the sound can't get any better .

[@SGTJDerek]

NOTHING will ever move the soul like a well tuned V8.

[@edwins.9609]

Such a badass video loved it!!❤🔥

[@stevenbyrne1768]

Fantastic video!

[@ozoneomega1983]

what a way to start the day.😊

[@CanIbeFrank]

It should be standard in every car. There would definitely be a lot less traffic

[@Ritschye]

Brilliant video!!!

[@shafferjoe1962]

Great video and guest

[@davebarron5939]

WOW! "I could a had a V8!". Long live the V8.

[@Erock09291]

F-150 quad cab but I'll be straight

[@pizzandoughnutspage7817]

And yet here we are…2 weeks ago an NA Small Block Chevy 23* heads made 900 hp. I hope it never ends, I want to see my kid driving a V8 anything!

[@nickcaruth8939]

ev's will never have a history like these v8 motors give me my american v8 any day

[@HairBandDan]

V8 Americana As it gets LONG LIVE THE V8!!!!

[@williamcampenni2566]

Every vehicle I currently own is a V8 ❤

[@pearlguy6351]

I wouldn’t mind having that 7.3 Godzilla in my 03 excursion retire my 5.4 Triton with 320,000 miles on it

[@nurzrachit7133]

They're showcasing the top of the mountain, but there's plenty of cars that regular dudes can afford that really rock too. I've got an LT1 engine in the 21' SS 1LE with 455 hp/tq and it will move.

[@ryansearlybronco]

Love the old 302 in my early Ford Bronco

[@reinaldonino9195]

Long live the V8s.....!!! ❤