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
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The exclusive variant looks almost identical to the base version, aside from a Black Optic trim package, but features a more powerful V-8 that pumps out 467 hp.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2026
Shifting plans Many of the new efforts go against Stellantis’ previous plans to discontinue gas V-8 vehicles amid more stringent fuel economy regulations and penalties.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026
The stealing of the Ford V-8 got the FBI involved in the couple’s manhunt.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2026
Shifting plans Many of the new efforts go against Stellantis’ previous plans to discontinue gas V-8 vehicles amid more stringent fuel economy regulations and penalties.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026
The stealing of the Ford V-8 got the FBI involved in the couple’s manhunt.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025
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“V-8.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/V-8. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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