What is the best sounding engine of all time?

Our pick of the 10 best sounding cars are:
  • BMW M850i.
  • Ford Mustang Mach 1.
  • Ferrari F355.
  • Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door.
  • Jaguar F-Type R.
  • Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae.
  • Maserati Quattroporte GTS.
  • Lexus LFA.
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What is the best sounding engine ever?

The 10 best sounding V8's in the world!
  • Chevrolet 6.2-litre Supercharged V8 (Corvette Z06) ...
  • Aston Martin 4.7-litre V8 (V8 Vantage) ...
  • Dodge 6.2-litre HEMI V8 (Hellcat) ...
  • Porsche 4.6-litre V8 Hybrid (918 Spyder) ...
  • McLaren 3.8-litre Twin-Turbo V8 Hybrid (P1) ...
  • Ferrari 3.9-litre Twin-Turbo V8 (488 GTB)
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What car has the best sounding exhaust?

Best car exhaust sound, the definitive list
  • Porsche Carrera GT. ...
  • Mercedes C63 AMG Black. ...
  • Lamborghini Aventador. ...
  • Ferrari LaFerrari. ...
  • Koenigsegg Agera R. Source: Benoit cars / Flickr. ...
  • Porsche 918. Source: Benoit cars / Flickr. ...
  • Audi RS6 (2015) Source: FotoSleuth / Flickr. ...
  • Ferrari 599 GTO. Source: dave_7 / Flickr.
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Why do old v8s sound so good?

Because they have twice the cylinder count, a V8 engine's frequency is in a higher and generally more pleasing acoustic range.
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What is the loudest V8 engine?

Before putting the Corvette through the mid-engine refresh, the ZR1 was crowned as one of the loudest street-legal machines available. The Corvette ZR1 hits an astounding 99 decibels from its supercharged V8 engine, which by the way, is good for 755 horsepower.
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What is the best V8 ever built?

Ranking The Best V8 Engines Ever
  • 8 Mercedes AMG 'Hot-V'
  • 7 BMW 4.4-liter Twin-Turbo V8.
  • 6 Rover V8.
  • 5 Ferrari F106 V8.
  • 4 LS1.
  • 3 Ford Flathead V8.
  • 2 Ferrari 3.9-liter F154 Twin-Turbo V8.
  • 1 6.2-liter Hemi SRT Hellcat Supercharged V8.
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What makes a V8 sound deep?

The cross-plane crank has an irregular firing order, sometimes producing two exhaust pulses on the same side, as opposed to alternating. This irregular firing sequence is what causes the deep rumble of an American V8 (cross-plane) as opposed to the rhythmic, even pulse rate of a Ferrari or Lamborghini V8 (flat-plane).
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Are V8s coming to an end?

Dodge is saying goodbye to its two iconic muscle cars, and it's making their final year a special one. 2023 will be the final year of the iconic Dodge Challenger and Charger V8 muscle cars.
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Why do V8s backfire?

A mixture of air and fuel that's got too much gas in it is called, "rich." When a rix air/fuel mixture is ignited in the cylinder, the whole mixture won't be burned up by the time the exhaust valves open. Then, the combustion process will flow to the exhaust where a backfire will take place.
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What is the oldest V8 engine?

The first known V8 engine was the Antoinette engine, designed by Léon Levavasseur, which was first built in 1904. The Antoinette was built in France for use in speedboat racing and, later, airplanes.
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What is the loudest car ever?

Some of The Loudest Cars in the World
  • Mercedes-AMG E63.
  • Jaguar F-Type R.
  • Lexus LC.
  • Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R.
  • Porsche 718 Cayman GT4.
  • Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.
  • Porsche 911 GT3 RS.
  • Lamborghini Huracán Performante.
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What is the most sound proof car?

Top Quietest Cars: Quick Guide
  • The Top Quietest Cars based on low NVH levels. Here are some of the best quiet cars according to professional testing. ...
  • Audi A8. ...
  • Mercedes-Benz S550e. ...
  • Kia Optima. ...
  • Cadillac CT6. ...
  • Tesla Model S. ...
  • Lexus GS. ...
  • Audi A6.
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What exhaust gives most horsepower?

A cat-back exhaust system improves horsepower because it improves the car's performance. Your vehicle doesn't have to work as hard, and the flow of air is increased.
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Why do v8s sound best?

Because they have twice the cylinder count, a V8 engine's frequency is in a higher and generally more pleasing acoustic range.
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What is the smoothest engine?

Straight-six

So what's so special about the straight-six? Advantages: The straight-six is Inherently balanced. The layout combined with its firing order leads to essentially the smoothest engine out there.
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What is the most reliable V8 engine?

10 Of The Most Reliable V8 Engines Ever
  • 8 Ford 5.0 Coyote.
  • 7 Nissan 5.6.
  • 6 Hyundai 5.0.
  • 5 Chrysler 6.4.
  • 4 Toyota/Lexus 4.0.
  • 3 Chevy LS3 6.2.
  • 2 Chrysler 5.7.
  • 1 Chevy Small-Block 350.
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How do I make my exhaust pop sound?

“Pops and bangs” are created by unburned fuel in the exhaust system. When excess fuel enters the exhaust system it increases in temperature and ignites inside the exhaust instead of the combustion chamber. The noise can be exaggerated by fitting a decat or full decat exhaust system.
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Can running lean damage an engine?

Yes, an engine running lean can certainly end up damaging itself. An engine that's designed to use a stoichiometric mixture will make less power when fed a lean mixture compared to its figure from when it was running a stoichiometric or rich mixture. An engine running lean can also lead to a 'soft seize'.
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Does a gunshot sound like a car backfiring?

To them, “It's distinct from from a car backfiring or fireworks or pyrotechnics.” But for civilians, seeking training in professionally simulated situations would be necessary to pick up the difference in timbre and volume. Additionally, different guns will sound different from one another.
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Why is Dodge getting rid of the Hemi?

Why end the Ram 1500 Hemi production? The reasons on why they would end the Ram 1500 Hemi production are varied, yet the top ones include: improving engine tech, tightening of emissions controls and changing customer mindset.
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What is Dodge replacing V8 with?

The first electric muscle car the world has ever seen is one path, but another move being made is the right direction to replace its old HEMI V8s with a more effective and efficient all-wheel-drive, inline-six powertrain.
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What will be the last muscle car?

Ford Mustang expected to turn out the lights

The end of the classic muscle car era is approaching as quickly as they go screaming down drag strips. Dodge has announced that it will end production of its V8-powered Challenger and Charger models at the end of 2023 and replace them with a new all-electric car.
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What makes a car engine roar?

Loud Idling

If there is an uneven air-fuel ration in the cylinder, combustion can occur at higher or lower rates than normal. Higher pressure in the cylinder can cause the engine to sound louder than usual or even produce a knocking sound. Not attending to this issue can lead to engine damage.
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What makes an engine sound throaty?

Most throaty, aggressive-sounding cars have very high half orders, such as 2.5 and 3.5 times the firing frequency. These produce the growl that's desirable in a sports car. They are normally adjusted through exhaust tuning. The relative loudness of the higher orders defines these two engines' distinct timbres.
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How do you make a beefy car sound?

A cold air intake is one of the best options for getting a resonant, deep-sounding exhaust note from your vehicle. When you rev your engine and finally release the throttle, you'll hear the sound of air flowing through your intake and changing the notes of your engine to a louder, more aggressive sound.
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