Posts with Keyword “v8”

Cover for post Evolution of the Toyota / Lexus Petrol V8
21 Dec 2024
Evolution of the Toyota / Lexus Petrol V8
Today, I go over the evolution of six Toyota / Lexus V8s over two generations in terms of construction, performance, reliability, and applications. In the end, I rank them into three tiers.
Cover for post Evolution of the BMW Petrol V8
18 Dec 2024
Evolution of the BMW Petrol V8
BMW has always made some performant and characterful, if fragile, V8s. Today, I go over the evolution of seven BMW V8s over four generations in terms of construction, performance, reliability, and applications. In the end, I rank them into three tiers.
Cover for post Evolution of the Mercedes Petrol V8
12 Dec 2024
Evolution of the Mercedes Petrol V8
In this blog, I go over the evolution of eight Mercedes V8s over seven generations in terms of their construction, performance, reliability, and applications. In the end, I will rank them into three tiers.
Cover for post Ten Iconic, Most Collectible Jaguar Cars
05 Sep 2024
Ten Iconic, Most Collectible Jaguar Cars
Many Jaguars are celebrated in the classic car community and continue to be treasured by collectors worldwide. Today, I briefly present 10 best examples.
Cover for post Eleven Iconic, Most Collectible Aston Martin Motor Cars
02 Sep 2024
Eleven Iconic, Most Collectible Aston Martin Motor Cars
Collectible Aston Martins are known for their rarity, design, performance, and craftsmanship. Today, I briefly present 11 iconic, most collectible Aston Martin vehicles.
Cover for post Eight Iconic, Most Collectible Bentley Motor Cars
29 Aug 2024
Eight Iconic, Most Collectible Bentley Motor Cars
Collectible Bentley vehicles are known for their craftsmanship, performance, and historical significance. Today, I present 8 of the most iconic and collectible examples.
Cover for post Fourteen Iconic Mercedes Cars That You Will Lust After
18 Aug 2024
Fourteen Iconic Mercedes Cars That You Will Lust After
Mercedes-Benz is the most storied and the winningest German automaker. It is best known as a pioneer of technology. Today, I briefly introduce 14 iconic, most collectible Mercedes vehicles.
Cover for post Fifteen Iconic BMWs That You Will Lust After
14 Aug 2024
Fifteen Iconic BMWs That You Will Lust After
BMW has always been the German automaker that prioritized handling. Today, I briefly present 15 iconic, most collectible BMW vehicles.
Cover for post Ten Classic Maserati Vehicles That You Will Lust After
09 Aug 2024
Ten Classic Maserati Vehicles That You Will Lust After
Maserati's racing success peaked in the 1950s, whereupon it focused on building luxury grand tourers. Today, I briefly go over 10 classic Maserati vehicles that you will appreciate as an enthusiast.
Cover for post Ranking the Design of 8 High-End Mid-Size Crossovers in 2024
29 Jul 2024
Ranking the Design of 8 High-End Mid-Size Crossovers in 2024
Today, I rank 8 high-end mid-size crossovers on the market in 2024 in terms of their exterior and interior styling. By “high-end”, I mean the so-called “luxury” crossovers with at least 6 cylinders.
Cover for post BMW N63 vs N63TU vs N63TU2 vs N63TU3: Evolutions of the Bavarian Hot-V8
24 Jul 2024
BMW N63 vs N63TU vs N63TU2 vs N63TU3: Evolutions of the Bavarian Hot-V8
Today, I delve into the mechanical evolutions of the BMW N63 hot-V8 biturbo engine by highlighting the most consequential changes in 6 areas from the original 2008 N63 to its three subsequent updates in 2012, 2016, and 2018.
Cover for post Maserati GranTurismo M145: Versions of another Italian Classic
21 Jul 2024
Maserati GranTurismo M145: Versions of another Italian Classic
The M145 Maserati GranTurismo is one of the most sensuous grand tourers ever. Today, I detail its mechanical and design variations over the 12-year production run.