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leon levavasseur made the first v8 for his Antoinette mark 5 aeroplane, it had 24 hp and could only spin 1000rpm.
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Who made first v8 engine?
Léon Levavasseur designed the first v8 engine in 1902 and named it Antoinette. The Antoinette company became incorporated in 1906 and made engines primarily for aircraft. The first vehicle using a v8 engine that was mass produced was introduced by Cadillac in 1914.
When did Ford make a V8 engine?
The first V8 Ford was made in 1932 and was a flat head V8 of 221 Cubic Inches, producing 65 H.P.
What does the 8 refer to in a v8 engine?
The V8 engine has ( 8 engine cylinders )
What is a v8?
A V8 is an engine that has 8 cylinders, 4 on each side and is in the shape of a V. -and a tasty drink made of vegetables =D
What engine is in 94 cadillac?
Depending what make it is; Deville has a 4.9 (V8). Deville Concours 4.6 (V8)Northstar engine. Eldorado has the 4.6 (V8) Northstar engine. Fleetwood 5.7 (V8) Seville 4.6 (V8) Northstar engine.
Which car manufacturer made first v8 eng?
One of the first production automobile V8s was introduced in the United States in 1914 by Cadillac. Oldsmobile, another division of General Motors, introduced its own V8 engine in 1916. Chevrolet introduced a V8 engine in 1917 Ford introduced the V8 flathead engine in 1932. It was the first independently designed and built V8 engine produced by Ford for mass production. Oldsmobile introduced the V8 overhead valve engine in 1949.
How reliable is a Ford 4.6liter v8 engine?
EXTREMELY. one of the better engines made
What is the placment of wires from the distributor to the spark plugs on a 1978 Pontiac Firebird?
Which engine, V6 or V8?Which engine, V6 or V8?
What is the difference between a v6 engine and a v8 engine?
The V8 engine has ( 2 ) more engine cylinders than the V6 engine
What is the largest possible capacity for a v8?
There is no theoretical limit, but the largest car V8 ever made was a Ford 1100 cubic inch engine. That's 18 liters, as in a 18.0 V8.
What size engine does the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette have?
The 2013 Chevrolet Corvette has a V8 engine.
What size engine does the 2009 Aston-Martin V8-Vantage have?
The 2009 Aston-Martin V8-Vantage has a V8 engine.
