The eight-cylinder V-engine is the successor of the eight-cylinder inline engine, which once originated from two four-cylinder engines mounted one behind the other. The 'straight-eight' in-line engine, at least in any sort of larger series, has no longer been available since the middle of the last century. Not surprising, because the 'V' engine has indisputable advantages over the in-line unit. At least then when the angle between the cylinder banks amounts to 90°, is the engine, and with it, e.g., the crankshaft substantially shortened. So, you'd assume that all pictures on this page are showing a relatively simple V-8. Both connecting rods are bolted to one crankshaft journal. To more effectively use the engine space, there are also cylinder bank angles of 72°. In this case, the connecting rod bearings on the crankshaft are slightly offset, this is necessary if one wants to achieve constant ignition angles. By the way, if you have even a little sympathy for truck engines, you can look at the really interesting film about the assembly of a brand-new engine at the bottom of the page. 07/10
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Eight-cylinder V-engine