So Long V8 Cadillacs
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as much as I ragged on American cars and their lame engine designs (Hemi / Pushrods etc), the North Star was AWESOME, dual over head cam, V8 power! My entire family thought that was the gem of the whole company, the LSx never impressed us (family of engineers).
That is pathetic they won't continue it, its their halo engine IMHO.
That is pathetic they won't continue it, its their halo engine IMHO.
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Which is why I said it took awhile for Lexus to get to the new 4.6L V8. It would be a waste to design a completely new platform for every model, hence why Infiniti continue to use the VQ-series instead of making a new engine. I dont think I have ever seen a manufacture change engine platform every 4-5 years.
As long as the VQ-series work in the G-series, Infiniti is going to stick to it.
As long as the VQ-series work in the G-series, Infiniti is going to stick to it.
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You have the M35, which is 16/23
You have Acura RL which is 16/24
Keep in mind, all of these cars are much lighter, way less powerful, and have smaller displacement V6. I'm sure there are plenty of Ford, Chrysler, and GM V6 engines that are even worse.
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V6's have inherent challenges of NVH because of the 3 cylinders a side being an odd number. Balance shafts and other techniques are used to minimize this.
If you drive a V6 vs. a V8 version of the same car, they're night and day (except at idle where many manufacturers have ensured almost any engine is quiet and smooth)
If you drive a V6 vs. a V8 version of the same car, they're night and day (except at idle where many manufacturers have ensured almost any engine is quiet and smooth)
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Ive said it elsewhere, but I really like what Subaru is doing with SI drive. So you can pick the kind of engine you wanted. This would take some engineering and would make having a V8 almost pointless, but it would be cool if you one day choose if you wanted your vehicle to run in 4, 6, or 8 cylinder mode. So if gas prices were really high you can choose 4 cylinder. But then again, it would be like having a car with a turbo and always staying out of boost. Just I thought I had.
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Ive said it elsewhere, but I really like what Subaru is doing with SI drive. So you can pick the kind of engine you wanted. This would take some engineering and would make having a V8 almost pointless, but it would be cool if you one day choose if you wanted your vehicle to run in 4, 6, or 8 cylinder mode. So if gas prices were really high you can choose 4 cylinder. But then again, it would be like having a car with a turbo and always staying out of boost. Just I thought I had.
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In my opinion there is nothing like the wonderful sound of a Blitz, Tanabe or any hi quality exhaust for the Lexus V8 which can only be replicated WITH a V8, not a V6. To me, that is one reason I choose V8's. Its my opinion which means nothing..
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as much as I ragged on American cars and their lame engine designs (Hemi / Pushrods etc), the North Star was AWESOME, dual over head cam, V8 power! My entire family thought that was the gem of the whole company, the LSx never impressed us (family of engineers).
That is pathetic they won't continue it, its their halo engine IMHO.
That is pathetic they won't continue it, its their halo engine IMHO.
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Well in a FWD '95 Aurora it performed very well. Haven't driven a new Northstar. But I loved the few times I got to drive this V8. And I've never heard a more beautiful engine note than this car. I can recall, even my mom loved to floor it. This was also the first car that we had that featured an engine that was quiet at cruising speeds.
No you can't chose. And frankly Im surprised that Lexus isn't all over active fuel management technology.
No you can't chose. And frankly Im surprised that Lexus isn't all over active fuel management technology.
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Ive said it elsewhere, but I really like what Subaru is doing with SI drive. So you can pick the kind of engine you wanted. This would take some engineering and would make having a V8 almost pointless, but it would be cool if you one day choose if you wanted your vehicle to run in 4, 6, or 8 cylinder mode. So if gas prices were really high you can choose 4 cylinder. But then again, it would be like having a car with a turbo and always staying out of boost. Just I thought I had.
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Only V6's with a 90-degree cylinder bank had the NVH problem (the 3.8L GM Buick-designed V6, which goes back to the 1960's, is probably the best example), but even that engine was tamed long ago. In my experience, today's V6s are, for the most part, as smooth as V8s. Some in-line fours, though, especially the GM Ecotec Four used in its compacts and mid-sided cars, still have some NVH problems.
the chevy small block, however, is a timeless design. there are a few shortcomings, but nothing that makes it handicapped.
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You have the G37 coupe, which is rated at 18/24
You have the M35, which is 16/23
You have Acura RL which is 16/24
Keep in mind, all of these cars are much lighter, way less powerful, and have smaller displacement V6. I'm sure there are plenty of Ford, Chrysler, and GM V6 engines that are even worse.
You have the M35, which is 16/23
You have Acura RL which is 16/24
Keep in mind, all of these cars are much lighter, way less powerful, and have smaller displacement V6. I'm sure there are plenty of Ford, Chrysler, and GM V6 engines that are even worse.
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Well, you've listed 2 that are the same and one that gets 1 MPG less on the highway. I would hardly call that "a lot". But, I agree with you about the LS460, and have to wonder, how does it weigh 4,400 LBS, have a 380 HP V8, yet, still be able to get the gas mileage that it does. IOW, what is Lexus doing that Infiniti can't do?
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Exactly right. The world has passed the existing Northstar by. That is why the new V6 is so popular. Why pay more for nothing in return? Lexus did the same thing with the GS430 and it's a good thing they finally put the new V8 in there.