Who makes a V10 engine?

If V10 engines are effectively dead, that makes Audi among the last automakers to ever make one. Thankfully, the 5.2 liter naturally-aspirated V10 from the Audi R8 is a masterpiece of an engine, which revs harder and faster than any engine of its size should.
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Who made V10 engines?

One of the first known V10 engines designed for motor racing was a 3.5 L (214 cu in) prototype Formula One engine built by Alfa Romeo in 1986. Originally intended for the Ligier Formula One team, this partnership collapsed without the engine being used in any races.
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What is the most reliable V10 engine?

The eight best V10 engines ever made
  • Porsche Carrera GT. A year-and-a-half ago, in our list of the best sounding V10s of all time, we wrote that “a list of fabulous V10s wouldn't be complete without the Porsche Carrera GT”. ...
  • Lexus LFA. ...
  • Lamborghini Gallardo. ...
  • Dodge Viper. ...
  • Ferrari F2004. ...
  • BMW M5. ...
  • Audi R15 TDI.
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Are V10 engines still made?

Ford stopped making the V10 modular engine back in 2019 for several good reasons. For one, the engine was not fuel efficient at all, had cam phaser issues and had only 320 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque compared to their now V8 engine (350 horsepower and an estimated 475 lbs-feet of torque).
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What new cars have a V10?

It's also a complex engine to make because of its imbalance so very few cars use it.
  • What cars have a V10 engine?
  • BMW M5/M6.
  • Audi RS6.
  • Audi S6/S8.
  • Lexus LFA.
  • Dodge Viper.
  • Dodge Ram SRT 10.
  • Porsche Carrera GT.
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This company is still building F1 V10 engines that you can buy today



Why are there no V10 cars?

Unfortunately, they weren't powerful enough and had bad fuel efficiency, and quite simply, it was easier for manufacturers to shove in a V8 – cheaper, too. This has meant that it's almost gone extinct, leaving (as far as I can find) three cars in production with V10 engines.
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Is the Ford V10 any good?

Ford 6.8 Triton V10 Reliability

Overall, this engine is well built and is highly reliable. Outside of the common spark plug blowout issue, there aren't really any costly problems that the 6.8 Triton is known for. The spark plug issue can be fixed preventatively with a repair kit that costs a few hundred bucks.
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Does Chevy make a V10?

General Motors engineers did, in fact, build prototype versions of an LS V10 engine, displacing 7.5 liters, for the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. According to Corvette Online, GM built three or five of them.
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Why did Dodge stop making the V10?

8.0L Magnum MPG

Dodge Ram 2500 & 3500 trucks with the 8.0L V10 typically get somewhere around 11-13mpg while not towing. Add a trailer and the V10's MPG quickly dips into single digits. It's the main reason the V10 Magnum's production came to a halt in 2003.
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What year did Ford stop making the V10?

Ford put an end to the production of the Triton V10 in 2011 for their trucks and SUVs. The 6.8L V10 did continue to be used in the E-series vans up until 2019. It is known to be a pretty reliable engine, but it just did not take off like the diesel engine options.
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Did Toyota ever make a V10?

The Toyota LR engine is a V10 gasoline engine built by Toyota and Yamaha.
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Is a V8 engine better than a V10?

V8 engines have more cylinders per head than V10 and V12 engines, which have six cylinders per head. Therefore, there is more fuel available for a V8 engine than a V10 or V12. In turn, the engine runs richer and more powerfully than that of a V8 or an 11 engine.
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What trucks have V10 engines?

The 2008 Ford F-450 XL was manufactured on the 7th of June.By Carbuzz. Ford F-350 XLV6 in MODEL 6 from November 2006. A Ford F 350 Super Duty is shown here in 2009.In 1996, Dodge Ram 3500 was manufactured.My Dodge Ram 2500 SLT, 3 2001, the one in pictures with the light in the bed is really awesome.
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What super car has V10?

The Lamborghini Huracan was named after a fighting bull—and true to form, the supercar was no slouch. The naturally aspirated V10 engine in the Huracan Evo is a 5.2-litre powerhouse that generates 631 hp, up from 602 hp in the base model.
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Does Ford make a 10 cylinder engine?

Fords V10 6.8 litre (413 cubic inch) engine used with the F53 motorhome chassis ('A 'class), and the E450 chassis ('C 'class), is part of the company's “Modular” engine family. The Triton V10 was introduced in 1991 and is still being used today.
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What are the worst Ford engines?

10 Ford Engines That Belong In A Junkyard, And 5 That Will Annihiliate Anything
  • 8 Ford 144 I6.
  • 9 Ford 6.4 Turbo Diesel Engine. ...
  • 10 Ford 3.8 V6. ...
  • 11 Ford 2 And 3 Valve Modular Engines - V8 & V10. ...
  • 12 Ford 4.2 Smallblock V8. ...
  • 13 Ford Lehman Diesel. ...
  • 14 Boat Anchor Big Block. ...
  • 15 Worst Engine They Ever Put Into A Ford Truck. ...
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Does Triton still make engines?

The Fomoco V-8 and V-10 overhead cam engines were marketed under the Triton marketing name starting in 1997-present. In 2019, V-8 and V-10 modular engines will still be in production.
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Did Chevy make a V10 in 1987?

The 1987 Chevrolet V10 is a half-ton utility vehicle that makes your work easier because it offers a lot of room for cargo and does a good job of towing trailers and other equipment.
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What engine is an LSX?

The LSX (note the capitalized “X”) is a race variant of the lightweight LS7 engine. This 7.0L (427ci) version of the Gen IV small block went into the 2006 Corvette. In contrast to the 'vette motor, the LSX has a cast-iron block that handles a lot more horsepower.
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What is a Chevy R 10?

Answer: Chevrolet switched their normal naming in 1987 from the K series (K10, K20, K30) for four-wheel drive trucks and C Series (C10, C20, C30) for two-wheel drive trucks to the V series (V10, V20, V30) for 4WD and R series for 2WD (R10, R20, R30) This same change was made to the Suburban and Blazer and the GMC ...
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How many miles can a V10 last?

The Ford V10 has a stellar reputation for reliability. Assuming the engine has been well cared for throughout its life, you can expect it to last at least 200,000 miles before needing to perform any major repairs. That means the big V10 shouldn't scare you away, unless 10 mpg on a good day frightens you, that is.
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How many miles per gallon does a V10 get?

A Class C RV V10 can consume, on average, 7 to 8.5 miles per gallon (MPG).
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What are the common problems with the V10 6.8 L?

What are the most notable Ford 6.8L V10 engine problems? Interestingly, they all have to do with the engine's spark plugs, which apparently have a tendency to fall out or even be ejected from the engine while driving.
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Is there a V10 diesel engine?

Is There A V10 Diesel Engine? There is also less overlap between V8 and V12 engines. Since the release of the Dodge Viper in 1991, more than ten V10 diesel engine versions have been produced. However, V10 petrol engines for road cars have not been made until 2005.
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