V-8

noun

ˈvē-ˈāt 

variants or V8

: an internal combustion engine having two banks of four cylinders each with the banks at an angle to each other

also : an automobile having such an engine compare v-6

Examples of V-8 in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Detroit automakers, and some foreign ones, have already been reintroducing V-8 engines. — Robert Ferris, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Introduced in 1962, Carlo Riva’s shapely mahogany runabout had become boating’s ultimate status symbol, marrying flawless craftsmanship and twin-V-8 power with styling that defined la dolce vita. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

The retention of Audi’s V-8 engine was critical to the company’s turnaround strategy. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above