The V-shaped layout of the engine makes it possible to make larger displacement engines in a more compact but heavier space.
Increasing environmental regulations may mean the extinction of the V-engine in the future (especially the larger ones). Still, as long as they are alive, they will continue to arouse passions and be a constant in many high-end cars.
As long as they exist, V8s will remain the preferred option in some American muscle cars like the Corvette and Shelby models.
For their part, the V10 and V12 will continue to be the heart of some Aston Martins, Ferraris, and Lamborghinis, especially the high-end models.
We believe they still have a long life ahead of them, which is why it is worth asking ourselves what their advantages and disadvantages are.
Advantages of the V8-engine
The main advantage of the V8 engine has to do with the same cylinder arrangement. The V layout allows for larger displacement engines in a more compact space.
Being more compact, it is usually stiffer and stronger.
In modern times, if you want 10 or 12 cylinders, that’s your only option.
Since the V-engine allows you to get more displacement, it also allows you to get more horsepower per liter.
V6s, due to their combination of high potential and little space, are very versatile engines and have also been mounted on a wide variety of models: from compacts like the Golf to mid-size saloons like the Audi S4 or many of the Mustangs we know and we adore
It may not be the most significant advantage, but the sound of the V8 engine is a symphony in the ears of someone who loves the subject. Other types of engines are not even close.
Disadvantages of the V8-engine
Both inline and boxer (opposed cylinder) engines are naturally smoother and more balanced. In these terms, a straight 6 or boxer 6 can only be beaten by a V12.
All the other disadvantages of the v-engine are also applicable to v8-engine.