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Cross-plane vs flat-plane cranks explained by sound, feel, and power
V8 fans often argue about soundtracks and spec sheets, but the character of a V8 starts deep in the block with the crankshaft ...
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2023 Corvette Z06: First flat-plane V8 Corvette sold in volume
The 2023 Corvette Z06 marks a turning point for America’s sports car, pairing a race-bred flat-plane crank V8 with true series production for the first time in Corvette history. Instead of a limited ...
Already a star, the Chevrolet Corvette went supernova when the mid-engined version debuted in 2020 — but that was some six years ago, and the location of the car's engine isn't as big of a deal as it ...
The V8 is famous for that low, gravelly rumble it has, announcing its presence to all the lesser engines nearby as soon as the ignition hits. In most versions of the engine – such as those found in ...
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