How to Use V-8 in a Sentence
V-8
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The Chargers don't have a V-8 under the hood.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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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
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The powertrain is said to include a V-8 engine in a hybrid setup and be all-wheel-drive.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2025
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The assumption was that once the existing stock of the V-8 had been exhausted it would be done once and for all.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
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The latter, a 789 hp V-8 hybrid, already has a waiting list of two years.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
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Even the Corvette, America’s paragon of V-8 bombast, will soon plug in to power up.
—Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2023
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Formula 1 drivers aren’t the only ones who love the sounds of a screaming V-8 engine.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 22 Apr. 2024
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Ferrari five-valve engines are known for their thin low-end power, but this tuned V-8 breathes freely enough to pull more strongly throughout the rev range.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
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Combine vegetables in bowl and stir in garlic, V-8, vinegar, oil, tabasco, salt and pepper.
—Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2023
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The hybrid system gives you the instant torque to get off the line in a snap, driving the car forward while the turbos on that V-8 start doing their thing.
—Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2024
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Another button shows the inner workings of the twin-turbo V-8 engine and electric front axle.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2026
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This Blazer came with the most potent powertrain that was available at the time a 350 ci small-block V-8.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2024
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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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Which also helps explain why there is reporting that the next Mythos will be available with a powerful V-8 engine.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
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That’s serious firepower for an SUV with no V-8 under the hood.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Under the hood, the 427 cubic-inch side-oiler V-8 is equipped with its original dual carbs and batwing air cleaner.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2023
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The engine is a period-correct Chevy small-block V-8 making in excess of 400 hp.
—Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
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The burly off-roader comes with several performance upgrades, the chief of which is a twin-turbo V-8 that pumps out well over 600 horses.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 July 2024
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One can also order a LWB Cabrio with a V-8 that makes 430 horsepower.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
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The automaker does say the GT is powered by a traditional V-8 and not an all-electric powertrain.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
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The vehicle features a Le Mans-style chassis, a potent V-8, and, perhaps best of all, a manual gearbox.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025
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After this year, Maserati will bid farewell to the V-8 engine, which makes this model, replete with Italian craftsmanship, among the last of an era for the marque.
—Sebastien Laforest, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2023
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The engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission that sends the power to the rear wheels; the exhaust is also custom, made to accentuate that V-8’s roar.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
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The new owner will also get a treasure trove of items with the car, including the original 427 V-8 that powered it during its racing heyday.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024
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Power is made by a twin-turbo V-8 making 478 horsepower, mated to a five-speed manual transmission.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2025
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Buyers can expect the S variant to be noticeably louder thanks to a sports exhaust engineered to accentuate the sound of the crossplane V-8.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
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Equipped with twin 1,200 hp MAN V-8 engines, the yacht has a top speed of 32 knots and a cruising speed of 23 knots.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
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The Kingpin is one of its offerings this year, an intimidating V-8 monster that makes over 800 horsepower and is blacked out.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
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Autocar thinks the Supersports’ twin-turbo V-8 engine will make around 640 brake horsepower.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
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That car, which featured a four-cylinder Ford engine, was succeeded by the Mangusta, fitted with a V-8 from the Blue Oval.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
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