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

The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 680’s engine sees an increase of 53 hp and 89 ft lbs of torque compared to the last-generation V-8 powering the Maybach GLS 600. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 July 2026

It is powered by an electric motor and a 4-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine, delivering 812 horsepower and roughly 738 foot-pounds of torque, Lamborghini said. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 1 July 2026

That has changed of late, only to have those thirsty for big V-8 engines get bitten by scary-high gas prices. — Matt Degen, AJC.com, 12 June 2026

From the moment Jokic became an All-Star with his propensity for triple doubles, from the first time MacKinnon barreled down the ice like his skates were attached to a V-8, winning a championship seemed like a given. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above