The engine bay is often considered to be where the heart and soul of the car lies. Its characteristics can give a car true character, as well as give the driver goosebumps every time they turn it over. But engines come in many shapes, sizes, configurations, and layouts — how well can you tell one V8 engine from the next? Take a stab at our quick quiz below — and while you’re at it, pass it on to your mates to see who trumps who!
22 November, 2024
At first, I wondered if I’d driven up the wrong driveway. The car in the garage was an early Mustang resplendent in royal blue with two broad gold stripes, which was not what I was expecting. I knew that Rodger Anderson, who made his name in Minis and a BMW 2002, was a Porsche man these days — the other end of the spectrum from American muscle. I had no idea of his affection for Detroit iron. It didn’t take long to discover just how passionate this former Saloon Car Champion is about cars, as long as they’re interesting.
