Why Cars Don't Use Inline-8 Engines Anymore

🔧 Why Don’t Cars Use Inline-8 Engines Anymore? 🚗

In this video, we dive deep into the history and engineering behind one of the most intriguing engine designs—the Inline-8 (or Straight-8) engine. Once popular in luxury cars during the early 20th century, the Inline-8 offered smooth power delivery and torque. So, why don’t modern cars use these long engines anymore? 🤔

Join us as we explore:

The history and early popularity of the Inline-8 in iconic brands like Buick, Packard, and Bugatti.
The downsides of the Inline-8, including its large size, weight distribution issues, and complex construction.
How the V8 engine outshined the Inline-8 with its compact design and better power-to-weight ratio.
Why modern engineering favors smaller inline-4 and inline-6 engines for efficiency and performance.
Where you can still find Inline-8 engines in action—classic car shows and restorations.
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00:00 INTRO

00:37 The Origins of the Inline-8

01:19 The Downsides of the Inline-8

02:07 Competition from the V8

02:52 Modern Engineering Limits Inline Engines

03:30 Where Inline-8s Still Exist

03:54 CONCLUSION