V8: The Engine of America | Full Documentary

When discussing the future of the automobile there are those who are quick to spool up the doom and gloom, foreshadowing an Orwellian not-too-distant-future where we’re all trudging around town in engineless husks, but here at MotorTrend we don’t think that’s necessarily the case.

We’ve been living in the golden age of internal combustion, especially when it comes to the V8. At no point in history have V8 engines, and the cars and trucks they are in, been more powerful or efficient, or more suited for both work and play.

In this documentary film we'll detail the V8’s history before diving into the technology that makes modern V8s both powerful and efficient. We’ll talk to the OEMs who still endeavor to keep the spark alive amid legislative flux, and get into the future of the V8 and why we're so optimistic about it. We will tell the story of the V8 - drawing on expert testimonial, badass visuals, and unparalleled access to OEM experts, racing mechanics, aftermarket leaders, and garage enthusiasts, to deliver an unapologetic love letter to the rumbling heart of automotive culture.

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[Chanannagins]

"Ambition is a dream with a V8 engine"
-Elvis Presley

[DoctorMotorcycle]

Great video! The V8 deserves a whole series with a deep dive, I could watch this for hours and hours.

[ClickbaitMotorsports]

NOTHING like an American V8, baby. 🇺🇸

[subiebro]

America shouldn't be concerned with emissions. We are astronomically clean compared to China and India. Long live the V8!

[Vaholic]

If i'm ever forced to drive an EV, i'll build a V8 generator to charge it🤣, may the v8 live forever.♾

[austinholdsworth]

I currently have a 2006 Ram 1500 with the 5.7 Hemi that has over 338, 000 miles on it and a 2014 Grand Cherokee Overland with the 5.7 Hemi in it as well and both just put a smile on my face every time I drive them! Keep the V8’s alive!

[CJColvin]

We have 3 V8 cars, a 1996 Ford F150 with a 5.0L (302) Windsor V8, a 2024 Nissan Titan with the 5.6L Endurance V8 in it, and a 2023 Dodge Charger RT Scat Pack with the 392 Hemi V8 in it.

[Carl_Jr]

Thank you for mentioning and showing Ed Iskenderian! A true legend!

[kiyalami]

Forever V8. No other driving machine massages your heart like one. It makes you happy just hearing the rumble and feeling the power. V8 are the way. EVs aren't.

[kevinyoungMEBR]

I love a V8.
My favorite vintage V8 engines are Pontiac...
my favorite modern V8 is the 5.7L Toyota 3UR-FE

[sirswerve]

You guys are spot on with every V8! Thank you for giving the Elephant in the room its justice. Long live the king!

[Bagardichh]

Much love from Sweden, I my self have a volvo 740 from 1990 with a 350 chevy in it!

[brkbtjunkie]

Proud owner of one of the best V8’s ever made, the 2UZ-FE

[jameshutchison]

Love my Ford Falcon XR8 with its Supercharged 335 Miami (Coyote).
Long live the V8!

[MasterV]

Awesome mini doc, but I’m surprised they didn’t go into much detail about pickup truck V8s - how much impact that had building the infrastructure of the US and supplying goods and services to this day.. anyway, long live the V8 !

[RSkyline]

The sound from a V8 really does bring back memories every time i hear one. And a smile that i cant help.

[tonxbezzina]

The best thing about a V8 is the sound

[UnderbossMassageTherapy]

I got my 1st v8 at end of last month, it’s a 08 Cadillac sts 4.8, although I have not pushed it yet to the fullest, after getting out of the car or before getting in the car just looking at it leave a huge smile on my face

[rreno]

And that's why the 5.2 Voodoo in my 2018 will be with me until the day I die, nothing on this planet sounds quite as good as a healthy V8 at full song.

[neofx]

During my 40 years on this planet ive driven hybrids, 4 cylinders 6 cylinders and v8s. 3 of those vehicles have been v8s and those v8s have been the most exciting engine to drive and work on because their design.