Ford brass says the company remains committed to the V8 engine.
Yet, it only sells two models with eight cylinders.
Tightening fuel economy and emissions regulations, customer preference for better fuel efficiency, the push towards electrification, and customer desire to spend less have combined to make the V8 scarce. Meanwhile, automakers have found ways to produce more power out of four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines.
Still, the V8 isn’t dead. It still exists in some sports cars and in full-size trucks that are used for towing.
The question is, with the advancements in power in smaller engines and the move toward more electrification, will the V8 last? If so, how long?
I personally believe that as long as internal-combustion engines are allowed by law and supported by the market, there will be a few V8s available. Like as now, they’ll remain in sports cars and pickups — and maybe large sedans, should that segment rebound.
There won’t be many cars available with one, but I suspect the V8 has years, perhaps decades, of useful life left.
Am I right? Am I wrong? You know what to do. Sound off below.
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