big-block
adjective
automotive
: having a large cylinder block (see block entry 1 sense 1e)
a big-block engine
… an alcohol-burning, supercharged big-block monster truck …—
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In 1967, Shelby released the GT500, which boasted a 428 ci big-block V-8 delivering 335 hp.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
Published on March 3, 2025 Mecum Auctions Photo : Mecum Auctions
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Inside the car is this 777 hp, 494 cubic-inch, big-block Ford V-8 originally built by Holman Moody for Mario Andretti’s McLaren M6B Can-Am-series racer.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2025
Engine displacement in cubic inches included 255, 289, and 302 small-blocks, and a big-block 427, the latter in the Mk II and Mk IV cars.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
Photo : Courtesy of Mecum Auctions Under the hood is Ford’s thundering 427-cubic-inch big-block, side-oiler V-8.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024
Too much faster and wind noise starts to overwhelm the low rumble of exhaust, which never approaches the boisterous roar of later big-block Cobras equipped with side pipes.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Without the aggressive fender flares, side pipes, or roaring big-block exhaust, only an expert eye might differentiate a Tribute Series as something special on the road.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024
Base power in the top-optional models is provided by the RPO L34—a 396 big-block engine good for 350 ponies and 410 ft lbs of twist.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 18 July 2024
Despite the extra weight, the big-block V-8 was a powerhouse, underrated by Ford at 355 hp, and developing 440 ft lbs of torque.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
Published on March 3, 2025 Mecum Auctions Photo : Mecum Auctions
Photo : Mecum Auctions
Inside the car is this 777 hp, 494 cubic-inch, big-block Ford V-8 originally built by Holman Moody for Mario Andretti’s McLaren M6B Can-Am-series racer.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2025
Engine displacement in cubic inches included 255, 289, and 302 small-blocks, and a big-block 427, the latter in the Mk II and Mk IV cars.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
Photo : Courtesy of Mecum Auctions Under the hood is Ford’s thundering 427-cubic-inch big-block, side-oiler V-8.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024
Too much faster and wind noise starts to overwhelm the low rumble of exhaust, which never approaches the boisterous roar of later big-block Cobras equipped with side pipes.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Without the aggressive fender flares, side pipes, or roaring big-block exhaust, only an expert eye might differentiate a Tribute Series as something special on the road.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024
Base power in the top-optional models is provided by the RPO L34—a 396 big-block engine good for 350 ponies and 410 ft lbs of twist.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 18 July 2024
Despite the extra weight, the big-block V-8 was a powerhouse, underrated by Ford at 355 hp, and developing 440 ft lbs of torque.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
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“Big-block.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big-block. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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