eight-cylinder engine
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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"
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