Flat-plane V8 engines have attained mythical status among car enthusiasts. These engines put out prodigious amounts of horsepower and make a very distinctive sound as they climb toward the redline. The most powerful flat-plane V8 engines are worthy of your attention. The terms ‘flat-plane’  or ‘cross-plane’ refer to the orientation of the throws on the crankshaft. A V8’s flat-plane crank appears very similar to that of a four-cylinder engine, with the crankshaft’s throws located in a flat plane, or
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