What we refer to today as the LS family of engines usually refers to the third and fourth generations of Chevrolet’s small-block V8. But to understand the relevance of these engines, and what makes ...

The iconic naturally aspirated V8 engine represented the backbone of the American auto industry for decades — and still does, for many enthusiasts. Though no longer as prominent as they once were, ...

Overhead view of of 5.0 Coyote V8 in Ford Mustang GT. - pporiphotos/Shutterstock Ford's modular naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8, better known among enthusiasts as ...

The Corvette C8 finally gets new Grand Sport variants, but the real change might be the incoming V8 that quietly redefines the base Stingray’s performance. A Bigger Story Hiding Behind the Headlines ...

Ford's modular naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8, better known among enthusiasts as the Coyote, is considered one of the world's great modern V8 engines for many reasons. It's powerful, refined, and ...

A dismantled N63 from a 2012 BMW 550i GT reveals what happens when rod bearings fail inside one of BMW’s most controversial twin-turbo V8 engines. A teardown of a failed engine from a 2012 BMW 550i GT ...

Historically, a few engines have posted higher torque figures, but some context is critical here. The original 7.4L V8 LS6 from 1970, found in the Chevelle SS, was rated at 500 pound-feet. Meanwhile, ...

General Motors’ own press release regarding the Corvette GS explicitly notes that the new LS6 is “launching General Motors’ next generation of V8s,” adding that the engine’s architecture upgrades ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

The 2027 Corvette Grand Sport is here, and with it comes the next generation of GM's small-block performance engines. The LS6 is back! The last time an engine badged LS6 sat in a Corvette was over 20 ...

According to Lotus chief executive officer Feng Qingfeng, the supercharged Toyota engine of the Emira is not getting a well-deserved boost in power due to Euro 7 regulations. The V6 may be going the ...