Lotus Esprit V8 - Ultimate Guide - Supercars.net
The 3.5-litre all-aluminium V8 uses two low-pressure turbochargers running at 0.5bar to serve up 349bhp at 6000rpm. Take into account the extra weight of the V8 engine (around 50kg, according to Lotus) and the Esprit V8 can count on a power-to-weight ratio of 260bhp per tonne, more than any other rival bar the monstrous TVR Cerbera.
New Cars Powered By V8 Engines - Supercars.net
Explore our list of all the new cars powered by V8-engines from the 2021 model year, including sports cars, supercars, and hypercars. Become a premium member for just $10 your first year - deal ends December 31.
Best V8 Engines Ever Produced - Supercars.net
The 2UR-GSE is the latest iteration of Lexus‘ increasingly iconic naturally-aspirated V8 power plant. . Currently reserved for the marque’s high-performance models – such as the IS F, RC F, GS F, LC 500, and brand-new IS 500 – the 5.0L engine blends typical Lexus reliability with a high-revving Japanese c
21 of the Greatest Supercars of the 1990s - Ultimate Guide
This twin-supercharged V8 Aston was the most powerful car in the world for a while. Handling sucked, quality was iffy, but it was still very cool. Power : 550.0 bhp @ 6500 rpm / Torque: 550.0 ft lbs @ 4000 rpm / Engine: Twin Supercharged V8 / Produced: 1993 – 2000 / Top Speed: 186 mph / Acceleration (0-60 mph): 4.5 seconds / Base Price: NA ...
The Greatest V8 Ferraris Ever - Supercars.net
A Chiti designed V8 was then used in 1962 to power the 268SP and 248SP cars and soon after in 1964 a Rocchi-Bellei V8 used for F1. More recently Ferrari’s V8 engines designed by Gilles Simon powered the F1 cars from 2006 through 2013 when the FIA changed the regulations, replacing the 2.4-litre V8 engines with 1.6 litre V6 turbo engines for ...
1932 Ford V8 - Supercars.net
1932 Ford V8 In 1932 Ford released their seminal ‘Deuce’ which was the foundation for the hot-rod industry. This was motivated by Ford first production V8 engine which was available in all the body styles. The V8 model was marketed as a variant of the Model B known as the Model 18, but the V8 name resonated more and became the most widely used name. Many body styles were …
50 Fastest Supercars by Top Speed
9. 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero TT. Top Speed: 257.44 mph. Shelby Supercars (SSC), manufacturer of the ultra high-performance Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo, set the new ‘World’s Fastest Production Car’ record (at the time) with an average top speed of 255.83 mph. Ultimate Aero posted a top speed of 257.11 mph on its first pass and 254.55 mph on its return pass, yielding a new top …
2008 Ariel Atom 500 V8 - supercars.net
2008 Ariel Atom 500 V8 Ariel announce the latest version of the Atom – the Ariel Atom 500, powered by a small V8 engine. With over 500bhp in a 500kilo package the Atom 500 will boast one of the highest power to weight ratios ever for a production car, ever. At over 1000bhp per tonne the Atom 500 will be the ultimate statement in performance and is destined to be made …
1934 Ford V8 - Supercars.net
1934 Ford V8 For 1934, Ford again updated their V8 line with a more powerful engine and slight styling changes. Officially called the Model 40, the 1934 V8 had a flatter grill with a heavier surround and numerous detail differences. Power from the push-rod V8 was raised to 85 bhp with the use of a Stromberg two-barrel carburetor. Many body styles were available for the 1934 V8 …
1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage - Supercars.net
1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage In Detail submitted by Richard Owen engine Twin Supercharged V8 valvetrain Quad Cam, 4 Valves / Cyl displacement 5340 cc / 325.9 in³ bore 100.0 mm / 3.94 in stroke 85.0 mm / 3.35 in compression 8.2:1 power 410.1 kw / 550.0 bhp @ 6500 rpm specific output 102.99 bhp per litre bhp/weight bhp per tonne torque 745.7 nm / 550.0 ft lbs @ 4000 …
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