R.I.P. Ford V8 1932 - 2017

[Junkman]

Although no real cars were built since 1986 anyway, this is the final blow to automotive history.

 

http://horsepowerkings.com/sources-ford-to-discontinue-v8-engines-in-mustang-f150-after-2018/

 

Looking* forward* to the electric Mustang.

[Matt]

Fuck it, bring on the electric technology advancements I say, I'm excited to see where that tech goes.

[steve_earwig]

As far as the next mains outlet I reckon.

[Partridge]

I know cars need to move forwards, but well done Ford for taking a massive, steaming shit on your own heritage.

[Cavcraft]

Shame it wasn't the rest of the shit they churn out these days.

[cort16]

Na, it'll live on a bit longer I recon although the f150 is now all alloy bodywork, which is a major change.

I was reading that folk in the us have started buying big engined cars and trucks again because of the low fuel costs (nice long term view there ) .

[OwdChina]

Ford already uses v6 in some full size trucks, but they're not nearly as popular. As do dodge and chev, a sort of

economy version, but a work truck (F150) needs a v8 to haul massive trailers, plough snow and generally get

enough grunt to move their heavy ass.

[The Reverend Bluejeans]

On a more positive note, Bentley have no plans to discontinue the 6.75 litre pushrod V8 in production since 1970 and powering the latest Mulsanne. Now with 512 bhp and 1000nm of torque. Fuck yeah!

[Matt]

As far as the next mains outlet I reckon.

 

Instant torque response though... Yes please. Besides technology will march onwards, people said that computers would never have more than 8GB hard drives now look what you can buy. Fast charging and better batteries are on the way.

 

Fuck the heritage, it's just an engine at the end of the day and it's discontinuation makes no difference to anyone's life really. The other big US car manufacturers will drop V8's in coming years too I'm sure. As for the backward ass fucks across the pond saying that they've been buying Fords for years and won't buy another because they are stopping production of an engine in three years' time... I mean really? Some fan/loyal customer you are.

[Junkman]

On a more positive note, Bentley have no plans to discontinue the 6.75 litre pushrod V8 in production since 1970 and powering the latest Mulsanne. Now with 512 bhp and 1000nm of torque. Fuck yeah!

 

So in future yanks have to shop abroad if they want a big bloody V8?

 

 

As for the backward ass fucks across the pond saying that they've been buying Fords for years and won't buy another because they are stopping production of an engine in three years' time... I mean really? Some fan/loyal customer you are.

Thank the gods they didn't pull out a gun and shot somebody for it, as is their usual habit.

[OwdChina]

 As for the backward ass fucks across the pond saying that they've been buying Fords for years and won't buy another because they are stopping production of an engine in three years' time... I mean really? Some fan/loyal customer you are.

Matt, you'd be surprised.

[AnthonyG]

Well the Mustang is the only RWD car they make anymore, (after the Aussie Falcon goes), so I'm not surprised really. The pick-ups can be powered by diesels if they need torque.

 

US buyers are famous for sticking their heads in the sand when oil prices drop a bit, and it always comes round to bite the U.S. makers in the arse as they forget about making cars for a bit and go full out on the trucks and SUVs.

 

Besides if GM and Chrysler stick with V8's then Ford will just have to reintroduce them (or cancel their departure). In the 1980s they were going to can the Fox Mustang and not replace it, and that didn't happen due to the 'public outcry'.

[Junkman]

On a more serious note, it's not Ford, or their customer base, that demands phasing out the V8s, it's their utterly fucked up fascist guffament bathing in political correctness.

Ford merely tries to meet some deadfuck federal regulations coming up. And that is not a good thing no matter how you look at it.

[AnthonyG]

Although no real cars were built since 1986 anyway, this is the final blow to automotive history.

 

 

What ceased production in that year that makes 1986 so important? I've always wanted to ask!

[Lacquer Peel]

Poor man's straight five.

[cort16]

That v8 they've got just now is about as modern and clean a v8 as can exist . It's quad cam , direct injection and all that bollocks. Next they'll be putting irs on the mustang . Oh hold on.

[dollywobbler]

On a more positive note, Bentley have no plans to discontinue the 6.75 litre pushrod V8 in production since 1970 and powering the latest Mulsanne. Now with 512 bhp and 1000nm of torque. Fuck yeah!

 

I genuinely had no idea about that. Sod 1970 - that engine has existed since 1959! (albeit in tiny 6230cc form). Now I want a 512bhp Silver Cloud.

[Station]

What ceased production in that year that makes 1986 so important? I've always wanted to ask!

The Daihatsu Charade.

[cort1977]

I would be surprised if Ford stop production of V8s in two years time.   I would suggest that they will find a way around the CAFE regulations in the short term.   However the overall gist of the article is correct, if you look at the CAFE requirements that are scheduled to be phased in over the next 15-20 years then there is no way that V8s can continue in cars sold in volume.

 

I love v8s but do I need to drive one to work every day sat behind a line of retards looking at their phones?   No.   Would I be happy with a cheap to run commuter so I can spend money on other stuff including V8 shite?   Yes.

[Cavcraft]

I don't know if the government or pollution laws or whatever are the 'reasons' behind the V8 being pulled, but is there any real need for none now anyhow? I'd have though smaller, more efficient engines were probably just as powerful these days.

[rml2345]

I'd be surprised if they actually stopped production rather than discovering* a fix instead. Then again, I can't believe Land Rover are ceasing production of the Defender either.

Good old Bentley then.

[Junkman]

What ceased production in that year that makes 1986 so important?

 

Cars.

The automobile turned 100 and ceased to be, being replaced by computers that ocasionally drive and mainly annoy their owners.

[overrun]

Although no real cars were built since 1986 anyway, this is the final blow to automotive history.

 

http://horsepowerkings.com/sources-ford-to-discontinue-v8-engines-in-mustang-f150-after-2018/

 

Looking* forward* to the electric Mustang.

Aye. I was reading about the new Raptor, the other day.

No V8 there.

[overrun]

Fuck it, bring on the electric technology advancements I say, I'm excited to see where that tech goes.

Indeed. The Merc SLS and Tesla, P1, Porsche, i8 etc show what is possible.

All we are going to miss is the noise.

 

Acceleration in an electric sports car with a motor for each wheel, has the potential to be brutal.

 

It could be a lot worse!

[DS20]

And the clutch.  I don't like cars that change gear by themselves, or indeed cars with only one forwards gear; they remind me of dodgems, and dodgems are only fun if you crash into other dodgems with them.  

[NorfolkNWeigh]

It's not just the Septics who are married to their V8s. Last week I was in Kuwait for 5 days and the only time i wasn't in a V8 it was because I was in a V10 or 12.

V8 Land Cruisers and Patrols, or their Lexus and Infiniti versions are the usual everyday transport,with GMC and Chevrolet pickups popular to go to the desert to play. Loads of kids in Challengers,Camaros and Mustangs with noisy exhausts racing up and down outside our hotel till 3 in the morning. The hotel courtesy car was a V8 7 series and the only taxi we went in an ancient Crown Vic.

Quite a few Porsche ,Merc and BMW V8s around but the best bit not much VAG shite( if you don't count Lamborghini Bentley,Porsche Cayenne,which is basically a Touraeg)

At 50p a gallon these good old boys won't be downsizing anytime soon, although I did see 3 or 4 Chinese dealerships ,including MG!

[overrun]

And the clutch.  I don't like cars that change gear by themselves, or indeed cars with only one forwards gear; they remind me of dodgems, and dodgems are only fun if you crash into other dodgems with them.

 

True enough.

As long as in the Tron world, I can still lay a fat 11 off the line, when the mood takes me, I'll adapt.

[danthecapriman]

All modern cars are shit, so it doesn't bother me really as I'll never own one, so I couldn't give a shit if they decide to use a 1.0 ecoboost in an F150 or any other wank modern engines.

 

It is a shame though that the US seem so eager to ditch the things that made their cars so great and instead go over to using the same dreary, miserable shit cars with crappy little engines Europe and Asia produce and use! Seems, like us, they have let the Eco nazis force feed them bullshit and this is the cost!

 

Still, there's plenty of big old V8 powered proper cars around for those who appreciate the finer things in life to carry on using and enjoying.

[pompei]

I've driven a flat twin, 4 pot boxer, straight six but never a V8. I need to get something done about this.

[MrDuke]

What ceased production in that year that makes 1986 so important? I've always wanted to ask!

 

I'm not sure, but the Pug 405 wasn't released until 1987. Go figure.