classic American V8 engine

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf engine
gptkbp:culturalEvents American_identity
gptkbp:engineConfiguration gptkb:V8
gptkbp:hasAffiliation generally lower than smaller engines
gptkbp:hasAmenities water-cooled
radiator cooling
gptkbp:hasAwards distinctive rumble
gptkbp:hasCharacter high torque output
gptkbp:hasDescription cast iron or aluminum block
gptkbp:hasFeature regular oil changes
gptkbp:hasFuturePlans mid-20th century
gptkbp:hasGoals varies by model
gptkbp:hasHistoricalSignificance gptkb:Henry_Ford
post-World_War_II_era
gptkbp:hasInfluenceOn modern engine design
gptkbp:hasLegalStatus iconic status
gptkbp:hasMission manual or automatic
gptkbp:hasPerformance high RPM capability
gptkbp:hasPopulation in the 1960s and 1970s
gptkbp:hasRelatedPatent gasoline
performance vehicles
gptkbp:hasTheme varies from 4.0L to 7.0L
gptkbp:hasVariants naturally aspirated and supercharged
small block and big block
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label classic American V8 engine
gptkbp:is_part_of headers, carburetors
gptkbp:isAssociatedWith car shows
American_automotive_culture
gptkbp:isCharacterizedBy smooth power delivery
gptkbp:isFundedBy multiple manufacturers
gptkbp:isKnownFor aftermarket modifications
high horsepower
custom builds
nostalgic appeal
tuning potential
engine sound
gptkbp:isOftenMadeWith gptkb:American_muscle_cars
classic car restorations
inline engines
gptkbp:isOftenUsedIn movies
gptkbp:isPartOf automotive history
hot_rod_culture
gptkbp:isPopularIn gptkb:North_America
car enthusiasts
racing
gptkbp:isUsedIn off-road vehicles
pickup trucks
sports cars
drag racing
classic cars
muscle cars
rally cars
gptkbp:powers varies widely