What sounds better V8 or V12?

The cylinders in a V8 engine have more diameter individual than in the V10 and V12 engines. It therefore means that more fuel is available for displacement in a V8 engine, giving it a richer and better sound than that of V10 and V12.
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Which is better V8 or V12?

The thermal efficiency of V8 engines is between 29% to 40%. In contrast, the thermal efficiency of a V12 engine can be 50%. However, the maximum brake power capacity of the V12 engine is 19,300 hp, and the V8 engine is 10,000 hp. The engine compression ratio of the V12 engine is 9.5:1, and the V8 engine is 13.7: 1.
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Why do v8s sound deeper than V12?

The large pistons with the larger intake and exhaust valves sing a tune no other engine can match. BTW the larger valves and combustion chamber which is the engine heads and intake, exhaust system is bigger so engine has more air flow which also helps the sound of the V8.
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Which type of engine sounds the best?

Top Ten: Great Sounding Engines
  • 8) Nissan VQ35DE. ...
  • 7) BMW S54B32. ...
  • 6) Audi RS4 4.2L FSI V8. ...
  • 5) GM Gen II/III Small Block V8. ...
  • 4) Audi 10v/ 20v Inline-5. ...
  • 3) Honda C32B. ...
  • 2) Lamborghini Twin-Cam V12. ...
  • 1) Porsche Carrera GT V10.
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Why are v8s louder than V10?

The timbre of the sound each engine makes is different due to the natural frequency of each of those cylinders firing each revolution. This means that the engine with more cylinders "fires" more times per revolution. This results in a higher engine "note" for the same equivalent engine revs.
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WHICH ENGINE SOUNDS BETTER? | V8 vs V12



Why do V8 sound so good?

Each pulse makes a tone, which combined with the other pulses forms a harmonic series. The same thing happens in all engines, but it's the irregular firing sequence that gives a big V8 its distinctive throbbing sound.
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Is V12 better than V6?

Is A V12 Better Than A V6? V6 cylinders achieve an greater output than V12 cylinders. The amount of fuel needed in an engine determines how much capacity it has. The most important source of power, however, isn't the only thing that makes it powerful.
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What is the coolest sounding car?

The 10 Best Sounding Cars Ever Made
  • 8 Dodge Charger R/T 440 Six-Pack.
  • 7 Chevrolet Corvette C6. R.
  • 6 Subaru Impreza S12 WRC.
  • 5 Audi Sport Quattro S1 E2.
  • 4 Pagani Zonda R.
  • 3 Jaguar R5.
  • 2 Matra-Simca MS670/B/C.
  • 1 Mazda 787B.
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Which V8 sound is best?

The nine best sounding V8s of all time
  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage. ...
  • Maserati Quattroporte. ...
  • McLaren M8F. ...
  • Ferrari F355. ...
  • Mercedes C63 AMG. ...
  • Jaguar F-Type. ...
  • Ford GT40. ...
  • Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. The smallest V8 on this list and by quite some margin, the 2.0-litre, flat-plane crank, dry-sump V8 from the 33 Stradale is something special.
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What is the best sounding v12?

The five best sounding V12s of all time
  • Not all V12s are reliable or powerful, and for environmental reasons and so on the V12s place on this earth might be limited. ...
  • Ferrari 1995 412 T2. ...
  • Pagani Zonda. ...
  • McLaren F1. ...
  • Matra-Simca MS670. ...
  • Minardi-Lamborghini 191B.
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Why are V8s so loud?

Why Do V8S Sound So Good? In cross-plane crank V8 engines, firing orders make engine performance exceptionally smooth. As the cylinder bank of the engine rotates at low rpms, two successive explosions happen on its cylinders, resulting in the engine being balanced, allowing it to sound 'rumbly' and 'gumbly.
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Are V10 louder than V8?

Surprisingly, the Dyson V10, with its larger motor, is only slightly louder than the V8 in normal mode. What is this? In low power mode, the V10 only produces 63.2 decibels while the V8 is at 62.2.
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Does V10 sound better than V12?

V10's. There's a third interval in it, which is basically a major triad chord. The little dissonance is what makes this engine sound richer. The V12's have a fifth interval in them, which is like a power chord.
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What sounds better V8 or V10?

The cylinders in a V8 engine have more diameter individual than in the V10 and V12 engines. It therefore means that more fuel is available for displacement in a V8 engine, giving it a richer and better sound than that of V10 and V12.
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How much HP is a V12?

Large V12 diesel engines are common modern cruise ships, which may have up to six such engines. An example of a currently produced V12 marine engine is the Wärtsilä 46F engine, where the V12 version has a displacement of 1,157 L (70,604 cu in) and a power output of 14,400 kW (19,300 hp).
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Which V engine is the fastest?

What Is The Fastest V Engine? In this Koenigsegg Jesko video, car developer Christian von Koenigsegg explains why the automaker claims that this engine is the quickest designed for production cars. His fifth fruit is orange Jesko, and von Koenigsegg shakes his head for five seconds.
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Which V8 is the loudest?

Dodge Challenger Hellcat

With a massive 707bhp V8 engine under the hood, the car lets out a 'growl' of around 100 decibels, which is only 20 decibels short of the average noise of a rock concert (120 decibels).
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What is the best sounding muscle car?

10 Muscle Cars With The Most Impressive Exhaust Notes
  • 8 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302.
  • 7 2016 Cadillac CTS-V.
  • 6 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS.
  • 5 2016 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350.
  • 4 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am.
  • 3 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon.
  • 2 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air.
  • 1 2013 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500.
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Is a V8 engine strong?

V8 engines typically offer better power and acceleration. That's why V8 engines are claimed to be fit for most muscle cars. If you mainly use your vehicle for hauling and towing, they can provide a lot of stable power for you.
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What is the best engine ever made?

These are the 12 best car engines from 1999 to 2018*
  • 8: Mazda Renesis Rotary. ...
  • 7: BMW 3.0-litre twin-turbo. ...
  • 6: BMW 1.5-litre petrol-electric hybrid. ...
  • 5: Toyota 1.5-litre Hybrid Synergy Drive. ...
  • 4: Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI twin-charger. ...
  • 3: BMW M 3.2-litre straight-six. ...
  • 2: Ford 1.0-litre EcoBoost. ...
  • 1: Ferrari 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8.
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What cars have the best exhaust sound?

Ranked: The Exhaust Sounds of 2019 Best Driver's Car
  • 8th Place: Toyota GR Supra.
  • 7th Place: BMW M2 Competition.
  • 6th Place: Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye.
  • 5th Place: McLaren Senna.
  • 4th Place: BMW M850i xDrive.
  • 3rd Place: Ford Shelby Mustang GT350.
  • 2nd Place: Aston Martin DBS Superleggera.
  • 1st Place: Jaguar XE SV Project 8.
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Are V8 engines faster?

The V8 is capable of producing more power, resulting in your car being able to accelerate much faster. The cylinder banks of the V8 engine are also positioned in a perpendicular angle to provide smoother power delivery.
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Do 14 cylinder engines exist?

A V14 engine is a V engine with 14 cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of seven. It is a relatively rare layout, which is used on large medium-speed diesel engines used for power generation and marine propulsion.
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Are there any V4 engines?

The V4 engine is less common compared to straight-four engines. However, V4 engines have been used in automobiles, motorcycles, and other applications.
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