What cars have straight 8 engines?

Inline-eight engines are much longer than V8 engines of comparable displacement, and therefore use the available size much less efficiently. Inline-eight engines also aren’t possible to build in a perfectly harmonically balanced configuration, as is possible with a cross-plane V8. The engine might vibrate unpleasantly.

Was the straight 8 a good engine?

The smooth running characteristics of the straight-eight made it popular in luxury and racing cars of the past. However, the engine’s length demanded the use of a long engine compartment, making the basic design unacceptable in modern vehicles.

Is V8 the same as 8 cylinder?

Simply put, a V6 is a 6-cylinder engine. Whereas, a V8 means an 8-cylinder engine. The ‘V’ represents the way cylinders are arranged in your engine.

Is a 8 cylinder engine good on gas?

Whether you enjoy the power of a V-8 engine in your muscle car or need to haul heavy work gear in your truck, a V-8 is never going to be as good on gas as smaller engines, such as a four-cylinder. However, there are several ways to improve your gas mileage to help your vehicle become as fuel efficient as possible.

Does V6 last longer than V8?

Bottom line, as far as engine life: A V-8 of comparable power will ordinarily outlast a V-6; but no one cares, because that wear-out is years and years away. Meantime, the V-6 is cheaper to make and to buy, and probably accelerates faster, and has a bunch of other showroom-type appeals.

Are there any 9 cylinder engines?

A straight-nine engine or inline-nine engine is a straight engine with nine cylinders. Rolls-Royce Marine Engines (formerly Bergen Diesel), Pielstick and Wärtsilä (formerly Wichmann) have made this type of engine.