In the age of electricfication, and tightning regulations, smaller V8s could be the answer saving the good ol' sound that we all love. I really wish manufactures would make them again.
@leomux2004 Жыл бұрын
Imagine a 2.8L flatplane N/A V8 with an CISG...🤤
@Mac-zl4po Жыл бұрын
Dude I just wrote this on a new amg c63 video. Would save it. Small v8 twin turbo + electric
@jyaad Жыл бұрын
That is why I want to swap to a V8, most I love how they sound. More than a V12. Don't judge but V8s are so sexy
@danielandvictoriasmith936 Жыл бұрын
Fewer cylinders equals less friction
@karolisn.94757 жыл бұрын
Holly shit, that alfa stradale is a work of art. How in the world did i not know about that car!
7 жыл бұрын
Karolis N. I feel the same!
@kalleklp72917 жыл бұрын
It is indeed.. One of my favorite cars, unfortunately, expensive like hell, due to the limited production.
@paulstandeven85727 жыл бұрын
It's about time someone in the kit car world started making replicas of that car, it is just SO beautiful
@huwbishop69957 жыл бұрын
Paul Standeven I'm sure you could commission a company to build a true replica. Trying to mate two one liter four pot engines together to replicate the motor would be fun.
@DestroyerWill7 жыл бұрын
Karolis N. yes it's stunning isn't it
@mcrubar7 жыл бұрын
Some complain about your accent, but i hope you'll never lose it. It makes you pleasant.
@VisioRacer7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, buddy!! I really appreciate it!
@bshagstrom7 жыл бұрын
So damn true!!!
@boston77047 жыл бұрын
mcrubar - he's a gearhead. Take guys from Slovakia, Finland and the States, and they will ALL stop what they are doing and look out the window when they hear a V8. ;-)
@fidelcatsro69487 жыл бұрын
yeah man he talks like Arnold Swarzenaeger!!
@MyFabian947 жыл бұрын
Nah, but a Bi-Turbo V12 Diesel around 17 litres will turn mine.
@177SCmaro7 жыл бұрын
Some of these v8s have almost as little displacement, or even less, than the 4 banger in my Toyota.
@joe125ful7 жыл бұрын
Agreed and sound better than modern cars,who want 2.5L V8 in modern car too?
@fidelcatsro69487 жыл бұрын
and some of them V8 making less power than todays 4 banger cats
@Nick-dz4ml7 жыл бұрын
fidel catsro shit comment, most of these engines are old..
@HoweDoYouDo19995 жыл бұрын
Heheheheheh but still have a whole lot of muscle at least when I can actually get the car moving cause there isn’t a lot of shabang to go around😂😂😂😂😂
@HoweDoYouDo19995 жыл бұрын
Tony Valdez Heheheh ME TURBO IT AND IM SOLD😂
@AndreS_-df2nw5 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a high revving small V8 in a production car again.... Mazda, are you listening?
@BB-19903 жыл бұрын
Yeah, a 1.5l V8 with a 10k redline would be awesome.
@MrMRGamer10103 жыл бұрын
@@BB-1990 Inefficient mate never will happen. Get rich and brilliant though and build your own tada.
@BB-19903 жыл бұрын
@@MrMRGamer1010 What part of us wanting to see that again is so hard to comprehend?
@MrMRGamer10103 жыл бұрын
@@BB-1990 Nothing
@BB-19903 жыл бұрын
@@MrMRGamer1010 Apparently it is.
@mcrichton465 жыл бұрын
6:55 holy shit RIP to that clutch
@Kelly-ig7ci7 жыл бұрын
These are my favorite types of videos you make. I enjoy hearing about rare and obscure engines. Keep up the good work work.
@francotirador72653 жыл бұрын
10:50 When the F1 sounded like a real race car.
@bunnythekid6 жыл бұрын
The Daimler 250 V8 was used in the Daimler dart and the MKII jaguar. There was also a 4.5 litre variant - the Majestic
@steveradanovich49627 жыл бұрын
Nothing sounds better than a V-8 no matter its size.
@stuchbrosmnore86273 жыл бұрын
Which vehicles such as the Bronco, should have Smaller V8s instead of just a Turbocharged V6.
@offbeatkeyboardslayer92907 жыл бұрын
i'm gussing soon they will use small V8's in bikes thats a badass
@cra_557 жыл бұрын
Look up the Moto Guzzi V8 and prepare to shit yourself
@joshuagodsey37317 жыл бұрын
Motie'S Gaming there is a company in Australia that makes V8 bikes but they are really expensive
@Rasmuskuusela7 жыл бұрын
Motie'S Gaming boss hoss uses chevy v8s in their bikes
@antep61577 жыл бұрын
Some company in Australia has made a 2.0 V8 out of R1 engines
@viviantheiceprincess59377 жыл бұрын
have you ever heard about Drysdale V8 motorcycle??
@MikeGubisch7 жыл бұрын
That first Alfa reminds me Of the Mirua
@GiulioImparato7 жыл бұрын
that's because you recognised the pencil of Marcello Gandini in there ;) same designer
@logik42647 жыл бұрын
same designer
@MikeGubisch7 жыл бұрын
Giulio Imparato I guess I have an eye for great designs
@guifrakss7 жыл бұрын
Miura*.
@MikeGubisch7 жыл бұрын
guifrakss I knew I butchered it
@alain467 жыл бұрын
You forgot the Coventry Climax 1.5 L V8 which powered the iconic Lotus 25! Great video nonetheless
@andyharman30226 жыл бұрын
Can't we auto enthusiasts from all around the world just agree that V8's with cross-plane crankshafts are the best-sounding engines?
@atomicgringo67107 жыл бұрын
That 8-V is one GORGEOUS car!
@koivis877 жыл бұрын
Very nice video! Since you ended with the Ferrari 158, I suggest you do a part 2, because that is NOT where it ends on race car engines! There was the 1939 Mercedes-Benz W165 with 1.5 supercharged V8. 1950s saw a couple of 2.5 liter V8s, Coventry Climax FPE in a Kieft car, and Lancia's succesful D50 later continued by Ferrari until 1957. In the 1960s 1.5 F1 era the famous Coventry Climax and BRM V8 engines. Also Italian ATS made a V8 for F1 in 1963. Last but not least, the Alfa Romeo V8 turbo from the 1980s F1 madness! There are many other racing engines in the 2-3 liter bracket as well, too many to list!
@thethirdman2255 жыл бұрын
koivis Always liked that ATS.
@leonardfritz7130 Жыл бұрын
@@thethirdman225.
@NewHampshireJack7 жыл бұрын
Incredible collect of small displacement V8s you have put together.Where you find time to do this on a regular basis I will never know. My guess, when you have a great passion for something, you are driven to do it. Oh, and please, pay no attention to those with negative comments on your accent. I am a native English speaker from the US. I understand you A-OK. I often DO NOT understand some of the poorly educated kids from my country who utter pure gutter language each time they attempt to articulate a thought.
@VisioRacer7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ryanwiese52806 жыл бұрын
We are not all idiots.
@angeltensey6 жыл бұрын
You know, i just realised that only V-engines has that lovely knocky sound, that gives you a feeling that something is beating inside a car.
@thethirdman2255 жыл бұрын
angeltensey Not if you put a flat plane crank in it.
@ivanlozano20194 жыл бұрын
I get it... Driven... That's a good one
@Parents_of_Twins4 жыл бұрын
These little V8s sound absolutely gorgeous. The Alfa especially had a wonderful melody.
@minkl65177 жыл бұрын
these cars sound awsome
@joe125ful7 жыл бұрын
And they have tiny engine..old cars is still awesome.
@HoweDoYouDo19995 жыл бұрын
I don’t think Visio would make this video if the cars sounded terrible it goes against the title and I don’t think that is what Visio stands for😂😂😂😂😂
@hoost30566 жыл бұрын
The Daimler SP250 had a small hemi in it, beautiful engine.
@sandromartins207 жыл бұрын
Alfa Romeo also had a sub 1.5 liter engine during the F1 turbo era... They were the only ones using 1.5l V8s back then. It's missing here, though.
@Kristo997 жыл бұрын
that tatra v8 sounds so awesome and mean!
@EddyKorgo7 жыл бұрын
influenced by German tech and later bought by Italians i think. Its like Mercedes and Lamborghini had a child
@ANDREWSAMY5627 жыл бұрын
god damn, why does an alfa romeo from any era sounds so good.
@wrth5 жыл бұрын
Andrew Samy sacrificing reliability for sound am I rite
@BillKilmerslayer4 жыл бұрын
Because Italy
@harshkithani973419 күн бұрын
2:20 Tata t603💀 i got lost in thoughts of since when tata started making v8's 😂😂
@BullittStang7 жыл бұрын
You forgot the 1.5L Alfa Romeo 890T that raced in Formula from 1983 to 1985. It could have taken the title as the most powerful small displacement V8.
@sandromartins207 жыл бұрын
I have just comented that! Glad I'm not the only one who noticed it :)
@BuddWolf2 жыл бұрын
Over my years as a wrench/auto mechanic/grease monkey, I’ve picked up on a few items. Naturally, this is just my opinion. Compression ratio is king for making any internal combustion engine sound great. High compression (11-1, 12-1) always sounds better than a 7.5-1 or 8-1. Next is firing order. Even fire, odd fire, Hi revs with backfire are a turn off to me. That being said, thanks for another great ❤️video post and here’s to your 👍🏼KZfaq channel. Best of luck🍀 to you and your family!
@joe125ful7 жыл бұрын
Next smallest V12?PLS. Pegaso looks so good.
@90FF16 ай бұрын
Good compilation. Sweet sounds. Thank you.
@averagejo24627 жыл бұрын
The Ford 2.2 and Tatra 603 sound absolutely lovely. Sounds like an absolute girl getter. Both of them to be honest.
@n0te6187 жыл бұрын
Cars dont get girls, its how you drive them that does that.
@collinweinheimer10567 жыл бұрын
N0T0FTHIS EARTH debatable
@averagejo24627 жыл бұрын
Alright, you guys. Calm down.
@averagejo24627 жыл бұрын
We got our opinion. If you rather be Smokey with his Bandit, the Duke bros, or Toby Marshall, then we can. Im just saying it doesn't have to be just the way you drive. You could rev up a Ford 5.0 F150 with a high lift, a supercharger, and flowmaster 44s *OR* Chevy 6.0 2500 with 2 turbos, straight pipe, and Mickey Thompsons *OR* Dodge 3500 5.2 with a twincharger, glasspack, and semi truck wheels and still get girls with the engine growling.
@HoweDoYouDo19995 жыл бұрын
Where the girls at I heard this car gets all the chicks wet so I want to test that😂😂😂😂
@jayhanneman89627 жыл бұрын
Dann! That V8 montreal sound is really good.
@woddow7 жыл бұрын
wow that Alfa sounds awesome
@upsidedowndog12567 жыл бұрын
That last Ferrari was worth the wait.The Matra was louder when the throttle plates were closed than when open!
@ardz82794 жыл бұрын
I liked your video ALOT! Frankly, I've never given much thought to the smallest V8's; I love small and efficient engines (I've owned a Geo Metro XFi, just for the fun of it!). There are some truly beautiful and collectible pieces by some well known boutique manufacturers, here! Thanks!
@johnmcf7 жыл бұрын
I only clicked on the video because i knew the Daimler engine would be in it. For those who don't know jaguar put the same engine in the mk2 saloon. (I have a Daimler 2.5 V8)
@Oldbmwr100rs7 жыл бұрын
That engine is basically 4 triumph 500 motorcycle engines, it was designed by Edward Turner who did triumph's engine designs.
@aussiebloke6097 жыл бұрын
Kinda. As best I can find, it was the heads that Turner _based_ on the design he used on the Triumph motorcycle engines (specifically the hemispherical combustion chambers), but that's about all. The rest of the engine design was based loosely on the Cadillac V8 of the period, and helped keep costs down by using overhead valves and pushrods. Either way, it was a great-sounding engine, and pretty powerful for it's time. :-) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daimler_V8_engines#cite_ref-8
@Oldbmwr100rs7 жыл бұрын
One of my bosses told me that many years ago, we had one of those engines sitting at our shop. It handled old britbikes and some cars, was an interesting place. Wish he had more of that car, even if it was kind of ugly! That you could have gotten the same engine in a Jaguar Mk2 sold as a Daimler. With a manual that would be fun.
@johnmcf7 жыл бұрын
I'd say a manual would be brilliant in one. Unfortunately there were only 144 manuals made out of about 19,000 Daimlers and was only an option in the last 2 years. This was because the Daimler was marketed as the luxury/old mans's Jaguar.
@Oldbmwr100rs7 жыл бұрын
Oh, so they got the Borg/warner T35 auto, ugh, that clunky old standby. Shame. It's crossed my mind to try boulding an XJ6 into a manual, as the parts are available to do it, and the B/W T5 manual is very common.
@thesmoker40272 жыл бұрын
The alfa romeo 33 stradale is arguably the most beautiful car ever produced in cars history
@PYakMan15 жыл бұрын
Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale, 230BHP, 8800RPM, 700KG/1500 Pounds weight. What a beauty too, with sound/power to dream of....how I wish they could make cars this beautiful again. Come on Alfa you CAN do it!!!!!
@bomberbaja1117 жыл бұрын
2:49 - 3:20 Imagine THIS pulling up on the crossroad and revving next to you back in the day when most daily cars ran on two stroke / 4 stroke inline engines ! And looking soooo good ! :D
@homeperson112443 жыл бұрын
alternative title: "Few times when Italian knows how to make crossplane v8's"
@sli-fox8 ай бұрын
The rear end of that Ferrari 208 is something Ferrari needs to bring back. Love the sound of the Alfa Romeo 43 Stradale.
@nateisright8 ай бұрын
The Italians sure know how to make beautiful things. Per esempio l’Alfa 33 Stradale
@Ogrelord51506 жыл бұрын
Only recently discovered the Alfa Romeo Montreal. Beautiful car, I'm definitely in love.
@oscarpark15237 жыл бұрын
Your videos are getting better and better. Why would anyone give this video a thumbs down? . All those cars sounded great. I like the stat list next to the cars, please add valves/cam to that. It hurt seeing the last f1 car that doesn't sound like a broken garbage disposal. Max is the only reason to watch F1 this year.
@buggs99505 жыл бұрын
Drag racers have got some huge power out if those Daimler V8s
@57dogsbody7 жыл бұрын
Love this channel. Every video is an absolute winner. Keep 'em coming.
@piotrnowakowski35604 жыл бұрын
God that Alfa Romeo Montreal sounds so gooood
@ilovesheen74464 жыл бұрын
1:07 my god its like a action movie
@ronsta117 жыл бұрын
Oh my god!! that Alfa Romeo sounds like it was made in V8 heaven!!
@51StPi7 жыл бұрын
Interesting compilation as always. Thank you.
@ArmandoVictorForno7 жыл бұрын
Excellent job mate! Thanks for uploading😀
@gnerco5 жыл бұрын
The Daimler was used by Police (in open top form) in the UK as a patrol vehicle.
@nagyandras88576 жыл бұрын
hahahaaa, iconic, this video has the worlds best description of what a desmodromic valve system is all about. My respect.
@VisioRacer6 жыл бұрын
I have a separate video explaining how the desmo valve system works in detail: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rcmnqcyirL2lpJ8.html
@nagyandras88576 жыл бұрын
VisioRacer This video tells all nicely summed up.
@deanherde8057 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Thanks for making them. They are really interesting.
@johnjayroe5775 жыл бұрын
Sorry if somebody has already said it but that last clip was turn 9 at Barber Motorsports in Leeds/Birmingham Alabama. Absolutely amazing race track and motorcycle museum.
@branon65657 жыл бұрын
That Ford Flathead in the Vedette is badass.....
@geraldswain32597 жыл бұрын
Branon Fontaine, It's not bad ass at all , it's just a dirty old crude American caste iron v8 nothing more nothing less ,let's get back to European quality and innovation ,instead of that crude old hemispherical job .Anybody can get power out of that shit,we in Europe were doing that with the old m/cycles engines.We have done it all,where the fuck were you nob heads,scrambling round a oval circuit impressing nobody but yourselves !!!
@juanvalentinduenasmaroto1195 жыл бұрын
@@geraldswain3259 👏👏👏👏👏👏
@thethirdman2255 жыл бұрын
Branon Fontaine Emphysemic is the word you’re looking for. Side walker engines don’t breathe well.
@nickvw54047 жыл бұрын
As usual, a really nice clip. Keep up the good work!
@1mikewalsh3 жыл бұрын
One of my first hot rods had a Ford 260ci.
@alfafender7 жыл бұрын
We need more innovations like this.
@alternatr7 жыл бұрын
Ughhh the Alfa Montreal makes a truly gorgeous sound
@ericanderson2987 Жыл бұрын
I have ALWAYS enjoyed the 2.6 Liter Montreal V8 Engine. The biggest caveat is the SPICA FI, eventually 2 4 Cylinder FI Units mounted back-to-back.
@IliescuBenyamin7 жыл бұрын
The V8 makes the manliest and most pleasant sound for my ears. Perfect for a daily...
@arandomfarmer7 жыл бұрын
The car in the thumbnail is a 1.5L V8 powered kazoo
@Rose_Butterfly987 жыл бұрын
I'm kinda wondering what performance advantage there was to making a v8 at this size ?
@dannymostarac1799 Жыл бұрын
Super charge intercooler, double bhp and torque !
@TonVerkleijT37 жыл бұрын
The smallest V8 engine was a Moto Guzzi 500cc V8 engine in the late 50's.
@gregedwards10876 жыл бұрын
Nice work, good commentary on some interesting engines and thank you for narrating it yourself, it is much nicer to have a real human than those robot voices, you have quite a heavy accent but you narrate clearly and accurately, keep it up. 😊😊
@VisioRacer6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@gregedwards10876 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, credit where credit is due. 😊😊😊
@evopwrmods4 жыл бұрын
Loving these Engine Videos !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome Job on the Videos and production..and THANKS
@samirlogix6067 жыл бұрын
Is that you in the intro?
@averagejo24627 жыл бұрын
Yes, my porky little friend.
@lilchoco15817 жыл бұрын
Peppa Pig yes
@VisioRacer7 жыл бұрын
Yes, that's me
@HoweDoYouDo19995 жыл бұрын
Heheheheh Found himmmmmmm😂😂😂😂
@barking.dog.productions17774 жыл бұрын
Very interesting for historical reference. Pretty amazing for their day, although they are a bit anemic by today's standards, and often quite heavy for their displacement. It's hard to beat a good modern Corvette (500 to 600 pound) LS engine with up to 755 HP in a stock factory car, and up to 1000 HP for a factory build custom performance engine.
@DJ22262 жыл бұрын
As we move more towards more efficient engines and EVs/hybrids I do wonder if some of the manufacturers will consider going in this direction. I’d like to see something like this in a modern car or a crossplane I4 or V4.
@carguybikeguy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your detail. I love your carefully curated and presented material. As a car anorak, I love it! Thanks again.
@jessehoeper5 жыл бұрын
That first one driving sounds heavenly.
@danilocalic7977 жыл бұрын
That Tatra exhaust though
@gerardmontgomery2807 жыл бұрын
Desmo valve V8. That has to be the greatest sounding engine every produced.
@chloehennessey68134 жыл бұрын
I have a Conley Cobra. It’s the worlds smallest V8 powered car. Paid $5,800 for it on eBay. It runs, drives, has hydraulic brakes, 3 speed automatic transmission with reverse. V8 fits in the palm of your hand and puts out 12HP with the supecharger. It’s a dry sump engine, water cooled with radiator and air to water intercoolrr.
@johnnydaymarine56097 жыл бұрын
why are your videos so well put together??
@jeremytheimer74432 жыл бұрын
nothing sounds better than lots of cylinders and small displacement.
@tom76017 жыл бұрын
Well done, as usual. Thank you.
@davebaker9128 Жыл бұрын
I love the tiny Ford flathead, always wanted to put one into a bug eye Austin Healey sprite
@chrishenniker5944Күн бұрын
You can get Ardun heads for them.
@chuckschillingvideos5 жыл бұрын
It makes sense when you think about it. If you are looking at an arbitrary displacement limitation, the more cylinders your engine has, the shorter the stroke and this allows a lower deck height, improving the center of gravity.
@chrisbrown46864 жыл бұрын
Cool cars. Every single one of them. Thanks for sharing. 👍
@FilterYT4 жыл бұрын
The Alpine deck at 8:50 was perfect!
@oobzie37253 жыл бұрын
Large displacement V8’s absolutely sound beefier, but the scream of small V8’s is arguably better
@leonh.32514 жыл бұрын
Love your content👍
@carmenibanez5055 жыл бұрын
The Daimler SP250 was designed and sold *after* the company became British. It was also designed in the old Jaguar factory in the Midlands (UK)
@weston91065 жыл бұрын
That SP250 sounds amazing
@DrFruikenstein5 ай бұрын
I've found that the smaller the V8 is, the meaner it sounds. It makes sense as the engine must work harder to make the same power that a larger engine would.
@junkstewy69903 жыл бұрын
god i love those alfa montreals
@douglassgrannis65912 жыл бұрын
That Ferrari 158 must feel amazing shifting up in 2nd or 3rd just experiencing the torque of an unforgiving dog box transmission.
@markchip17 жыл бұрын
Apart from that later F1 car, it's amazing how meaty and substantial these small V8s sound compared to their bigger brethren!
@thesmoker40272 жыл бұрын
That’s the good thing about this old cars: they are difficult to handle. Evryone can drive a 1500hp ferrari LaFerrari with all the electronics it has. But i can bet that those who drove it cannot handle a 450HP ferrari F40. It’s just pure skill. You want to drive them? You must earn it.
@modelcitizen727 жыл бұрын
This is a good video with good material and I like it.
@MultiMoveman7 жыл бұрын
thats funny the lobe separation probablly looks all funky
@wixte7 жыл бұрын
Ooh..... That... Alfa Montreal...
@garyfff47575 жыл бұрын
Excellent video ,well done!
@LordMekanicus6 жыл бұрын
The V8-60 as in the veddette turned out to be quite popular in the states, as a midget racing engine however, but popular nonetheless. What about the Buick-Rover 215? Or the Repco version for F-1 racing back in the sixties?
@billweiss95147 жыл бұрын
nice show thank you.
@princebankz70127 жыл бұрын
That Lambo got me excited 😳
@juancruzmarquez55027 жыл бұрын
the 158 sounds like a four cylinder lmao, still pretty cool
@VisioRacer7 жыл бұрын
Flatplane crankshaft, man
@PYakMan15 жыл бұрын
Also, great vids you give us, thank you VERY MUCH!!!! Please don't worry about the negative comment idiots, typical negative people trying to make others feel as negative as they do when they look at their ugly soul staring back at them in the mirror. ;-) I'm a born in the UK native English speaker and you commentate very well, I actually like your foreign accent with great English pronunciation.
@QMarais954 ай бұрын
Hello. I would like to ask something, although it could be out of subject, because I have found no sastisfying answer to it: why is French accent when speaking English considered as one of the most beautiful ones? I may not pronounce English like a native speaker, but I find it as pleasant to hear as a grinding barley mill.