The Cadillac 500 V8 arrived at the height of America’s big‑car era, yet even in that context it was an outlier, a powerplant so outsized that it still sounds like a misprint. It was not just large in ...

Had it not been for this one crucial issue, Buick's big-block V8 may have been one for the history books.

Big-block engines sit at the heart of some of the most iconic American performance cars and trucks, yet the term is often used loosely, as if it were just a synonym for “big horsepower.” In reality, a ...

If you are a racing buff, gearhead, or DIY mechanic, then you're sure to have come across debates between big-block engines versus small blocks and other modern engines. Each big block engine has its ...

The Big Block motor that spearheaded the muscle car era. We dive into the details behind this impressive engine and its legacy. Debuted in 1970, the Chevy 454 Big Block became iconic for power and ...

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 ...

From turbocharged Falcons to supercharged Toyotas, these overlooked Australian six-cylinder heroes proved V8s were not the ...