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autoevolution's V8 Month

Few generations have witnessed so many historic changes and events taking place as ours did (we bet that’s what all generations say), all with the potential to alter the course of human history.

Human civilization, though, will be impacted the most by changes taking place in the auto industry. After more than a century of using fossil fuels for our traveling needs, we’ll all soon, willy-nilly, have to adjust to driving electric cars.

The switch will have far-reaching effects, but of interest to us here on autoevolution is that it’ll kill off iconic landmarks not only of our generation, but of previous ones as well.

Like, say, the mighty V8 that has been at the center of America’s motoring hopes and dreams ever since, well, forever. First born France, it became famous thanks to Cadillac in the mid-1910s, and never went away, taking its place under the hoods of pretty much all car and truck families made here ever since.

That’ll change, of course, as American states will begin implementing ICE cars sale bans, and the mighty V8 will be gone, sooner than we all expect. Who can forget, for instance, the latest announcement in this respect, concerning the fate of the Charger muscle car?

With that in mind, we’ve decided to sing the V8s swansong by declaring September 2022 V8 Month. So, get ready for 30 days of intensive, high-octane coverage of all that was good (and bad) in the V8 world.

Editor's note: This special feature by autoevolution was not sponsored or supported by a third-party.
World's Rarest 1971 Plymouth GTX Export Car Is a Gorgeous Classic That Got Away for Cheap
World's Rarest 1971 Plymouth GTX Export Car Is a Gorgeous Classic That Got Away for Cheap

14 Sep 2022, 10:06 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / While not a rare HEMI or 440-6 car, this 1971 Plymouth GTX is the only export car finished in purple. And it sold for a surprisingly low amount

 
Chopped and Low 1948 Chevrolet 3100 Is Rendered Truck Coolness IRL
Chopped and Low 1948 Chevrolet 3100 Is Rendered Truck Coolness IRL

14 Sep 2022, 05:49 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / This custom 1948 Chevrolet 3100 is going under the hammer in October after making the rounds at specialized shows across the U.S.

 
Extra Spicy 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente Restomod Needs as Much Attention as a Hot Mustang
Extra Spicy 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente Restomod Needs as Much Attention as a Hot Mustang

13 Sep 2022, 22:03 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / Based largely on the Ford Falcon, on which the first-gen Mustang also got its start, the Comet was a more up-scale model. But this one is extra special

 
Ferrari's 488 Pista Must Not Be Forgotten
Ferrari's 488 Pista Must Not Be Forgotten

13 Sep 2022, 20:58 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / No, it’s not (just) the V8 it hides in the back. It’s more than that. This machine is the epitome of sensual elegance. Rediscover it here

 
BMW XM's September 27 Unveiling Brings a New Pre-Order Process
BMW XM's September 27 Unveiling Brings a New Pre-Order Process

13 Sep 2022, 20:13 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / BMW’s new flagship SUV – the XM – will be launched in two weeks’ time. Prospective customers will also be able to access a new pre-order program

 
1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Sees Daylight After 40 Years, It's an Unrestored Survivor
1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Sees Daylight After 40 Years, It's an Unrestored Survivor

13 Sep 2022, 18:39 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Yup, this isn't a fully restored classic that's ready to win prizes at car shows. It's a full-blown survivor that spent a lot of time in storage.

 
2017 Radio Flyer Wagon Roadster Enters Hot Wheels Legends Tour Finals
2017 Radio Flyer Wagon Roadster Enters Hot Wheels Legends Tour Finals

13 Sep 2022, 15:40 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A man from Arizona built a street-legal, steel-bodied roadster inspired by a Radio Flyer toy. He uses it to take his family to special events

 
Elvis Presley’s 1971 Stutz Blackhawk to Go Up for Auction
Elvis Presley’s 1971 Stutz Blackhawk to Go Up for Auction

13 Sep 2022, 12:48 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / The Stutz Blackhawk is a highly-coveted car among collectors because 1971 was the first and only year that Carrozzeria Padane built the car by hand in Italy

 
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Spent 27 Years in a Cornfield, Nice Surprise Under the Hood
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Spent 27 Years in a Cornfield, Nice Surprise Under the Hood

13 Sep 2022, 12:17 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / This green-on-green Chevrolet Chevelle is in surprisingly good condition after almost three decades of exposure to the elements.

 
Best Sounding V8 Engines in History That Will Give You Goosebumps
Best Sounding V8 Engines in History That Will Give You Goosebumps

13 Sep 2022, 12:01 UTC · By: Silvian Irimia / One of the most loved and popular engine configuration, the V8 is used in so many different cars. Today, we will make a list with the best sounding one

 
1960 Chrysler 300F Looks Stunning in Purple, Two Features Make It Super Rare
1960 Chrysler 300F Looks Stunning in Purple, Two Features Make It Super Rare

13 Sep 2022, 10:03 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Already a rare gem due to its limited production run, this 300F Convertible might just be a one-of-one classic due to its color

 
G-Power Turns the BMW M5 CS Into a Category 5 Hurricane
G-Power Turns the BMW M5 CS Into a Category 5 Hurricane

13 Sep 2022, 08:56 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / Meet the G-Power G5M CS Hurrican RR, an ultra-powerful BMW M5 CS, which boasts no less than 887 horsepower, and 774 pound-feet of torque from its tuned V8

 
BMW XM Super Crossover Might Be Shown on September 27
BMW XM Super Crossover Might Be Shown on September 27

13 Sep 2022, 07:16 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / Set to be built at the Spartanburg facility in the United States, the BMW XM will be the spiritual successor to the iconic M1

 
Shaved 1985 Chevrolet Truck on 28s Looks Like a Life-Size Hot Wheels
Shaved 1985 Chevrolet Truck on 28s Looks Like a Life-Size Hot Wheels

13 Sep 2022, 05:09 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / 1985 Chevrolet pickup truck gets a custom job so extreme that it's barely recognizable, also rocks an impressive V8 under the hood

 
A Refurbished 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe L88 Just Sold for $631K, It's Not Good News
A Refurbished 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe L88 Just Sold for $631K, It's Not Good News

12 Sep 2022, 20:14 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / It’s an incredible example, even though it has accrued some miles on the odometer. However, here’s why its selling price is more of a warning than a celebration

 
1969 Dodge Super Bee Found in the Bushes Is a Numbers-Matching Survivor
1969 Dodge Super Bee Found in the Bushes Is a Numbers-Matching Survivor

12 Sep 2022, 17:54 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Founding sitting in the bushes with some sort of carport covering its front section, this Mopar spent a few good decades off the road

 
Tuned Honda Civic Faces Domestic Muscle in Drag Race, Each With About 500 HP
Tuned Honda Civic Faces Domestic Muscle in Drag Race, Each With About 500 HP

12 Sep 2022, 17:50 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Instead of insisting on the old Import versus Domestic cliche, we would rather just sit back and watch this closely-matched drag race. Both have over 500 hp

 
U.S. Mechanic Shares His Top Three Used Car Picks That Are Cheap and Reliable, One's a V8
U.S. Mechanic Shares His Top Three Used Car Picks That Are Cheap and Reliable, One's a V8

12 Sep 2022, 13:26 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Looking for a car but don’t want to spend a lot on it? Then you stumbled upon a great way to start your search. Consider these suggestions

 
Mercedes-AMG V8 Might Live on Past 2030, but You Might Not Be Able to Afford It
Mercedes-AMG V8 Might Live on Past 2030, but You Might Not Be Able to Afford It

12 Sep 2022, 11:09 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The V8 engine in the Mercedes-AMG portfolio might continue to be offered even if the brand becomes all-electric, an official explains. Here's how it might work

 
Ferrari SF90 vs 1,000-HP Nissan GT-R Drag Race, but It's Done in Forza Horizon 5
Ferrari SF90 vs 1,000-HP Nissan GT-R Drag Race, but It's Done in Forza Horizon 5

12 Sep 2022, 11:05 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / If you’re into racing video games, then here’s a good opportunity to discover if Forza can mimic reality or has its cars set up incorrectly