Due to global environmental regulations
It’s becoming difficult to find V8-engine vehicles
Here are three vehicle models equipped with a V8 engine for 2024
With the rising trend of electrification in the automotive industry, finding vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines has become increasingly challenging. This is particularly true for cars featuring V8 engines, now rarer on the market. Many drivers have a strong affinity for V8 engines due to their distinctive sound and performance characteristics.
V8 engines are predominantly found in larger passenger vehicles and offer several advantages, including exceptional quietness. The shorter crankshaft design reduces torsional vibration, enabling a smooth and comfortable driving experience. Let’s explore the vehicles that continue to embrace V8 engines in 2024.
Audi S8 L TFSI with a 4.0-liter V8 gasoline turbo engine
The Audi S8 L TFSI draws inspiration from the Audi Prologue concept car, which is evident in its refined exterior design. Enhancements include upgraded bumpers, door sills, and exhaust tips. S8 badges adorn both the front and rear, while a black package on the bumpers, grille, and window moldings adds to its luxurious aesthetic. Inside, the S8 L TFSI features a carbon gear knob and a three-spoke multifunction leather steering wheel, complemented by comfort seats equipped with power adjustments, memory settings, heating, and massage functions.
Under the hood, the S8 L TFSI is powered by a 4.0-liter V8 gasoline turbo engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, delivering an impressive 571 horsepower and 81 kgf·m of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.9 seconds, with a top speed electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). Additionally, it comes standard with an array of advanced features, including an active suspension system that proactively adjusts ride comfort by assessing road conditions in real time.
Mercedes-Benz S580 luxury sedan
Delivering 496 horsepower and 71 kgf·m of torque
The Mercedes-Benz S580 is a popular business sedan with a wheelbase of over 3.2m and premium seats that offer extreme comfort. The driver’s seat of the S580 is equipped with a head-up display that reflects MBUX augmented reality, so you can comfortably drive to your destination without looking away from the monitor.
The S580 is equipped with a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine that produces 496 horsepower and 71 kgf.m of torque. It is said it takes about 4.4 seconds to accelerate from a standstill to 100 km/h(62 mph). In the case of the S580, it provides the specialty of a flagship sedan by providing an active multi-contour seat with a massage function and a high-end sound system, the Burmester 4D Surround System, as standard.
BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe
Equipped with M Sport differential
The BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe is the top-of-the-line coupe model among BMW sedans and boasts a large size even among the coupe lineup. The headlamps extend to the side of the grille, giving it a sleek look, and BMW’s laser technology is said to be of great help when driving at night. In addition, the top of the trunk rises upwards, giving it a sporty look unique to the Gran Coupe.
The 8 Series Gran Coupe is equipped with an M Twin Power Turbo V8 engine that produces 530 horsepower and 77 kgf.m of torque. It has an 8-speed automatic transmission and takes 3.9 seconds to accelerate from a standstill to 100 km/h(62 mph). The 8 Series Gran Coupe is equipped with an M sports differential that reduces the difference in rotational speed between the rear wheels when cornering or changing lanes and the M suspension is added to enable more dynamic driving.
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