eight-cylinder engine

[/eɪt ˈsɪlɪndər ˈɛndʒɪn/]
nounpl: eight-cylinder engines
motor de oito cilindros
1. An internal combustion engine with eight cylinders, commonly used in large automobiles and performance vehicles
The luxury sedan is equipped with a powerful eight-cylinder engine that delivers exceptional performance.
O sedã de luxo é equipado com um poderoso motor de oito cilindros que oferece desempenho excepcional.
2. A V8 or inline-8 engine configuration with eight combustion chambers
Classic American muscle cars often featured eight-cylinder engines with impressive horsepower.
Os clássicos carros de potência americanos frequentemente apresentavam motores de oito cilindros com potência impressionante.
Eight-cylinder engines are iconic in American automotive culture, particularly associated with muscle cars and luxury vehicles. In Brazil, they remain a symbol of performance and luxury, though less common than in the USA due to fuel costs and vehicle taxes. The V8 configuration is particularly celebrated in both cultures for its distinctive engine sound and power delivery.
NYC Slang
V8 or "eight-banger"
Synonyms / Sinônimos
V8 engineeight-cyl engineV-8 motor
Antonyms / Antônimos
four-cylinder enginesix-cylinder enginetwo-cylinder engine

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
motor de oito cilindros
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
motor V8
Commonly used abbreviation, especially in automotive industry
Rio de Janeiro
motor de oito cilindros
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
motor de oito cilindros
Standard European Portuguese term, sometimes shortened to V8

Related Words

cylinderenginehorsepowerdisplacementautomotivecombustion

Related Idioms & Phrases

under the hood with a V8
eight-cylinder growl
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