The V8 has never been in a better place power-wise than in 2023. But alas, V8s are getting scarcer due to emission and fuel economy regulations. As impli.
The V8 has never been in a better place power-wise than in 2023. But alas, V8s are getting scarcer due to emission and fuel economy regulations. As impli.
Introduced in 2001, the Duramax V8 turbo diesel family was continuously improved over the years until the L5P that GM uses in heavy-duty trucks. Fully stock, the 6.6-liter mill develops 445 horsepower at 2,800 revolutions per minute along with 910 pound-feet (1,234 Nm) from merely 1,600 rpm.