V-8 motor
[/ˈviː eɪt ˈmoʊtər/]
nounmasculinepl: V-8 motors / motores V-8
motor V-8
1. An internal combustion engine with eight cylinders arranged in a V-shaped configuration, where two banks of four cylinders are set at an angle to each other
The classic American muscle car featured a powerful V-8 motor that could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in seconds.
O clássico carro musculoso americano possuía um poderoso motor V-8 que podia acelerar de 0 a 100 km/h em poucos segundos.
2. An engine configuration known for its smooth operation, high performance, and distinctive sound, commonly used in high-performance and luxury vehicles
He loved the rumble of the V-8 motor whenever he started his vintage Corvette.
Ele amava o rugido do motor V-8 sempre que ligava seu Corvette antigo.
The V-8 motor holds iconic status in American automotive culture, particularly associated with muscle cars, hot rods, and American trucks. In Brazil, while not as ubiquitous due to fuel costs and tax considerations on larger displacement engines, the V-8 remains a symbol of power and performance, often featured in vintage American car collections and high-end sports cars. The term is widely recognized and respected by automotive enthusiasts in both countries.
NYC Slang
eight-banger, eight-cylinder beast
Related Idioms & Phrases
to have V-8 power (ter potência de V-8) - to have significant strength or capability
to purr like a V-8 (ronronar como um V-8) - to run smoothly and powerfully
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