Who Invented V8?
History of the V8 Engine The first known V8 engine was produced by French engineer Léon Levavasseur in 1904. It was designed for use in speedboats, aircraft, and cars to improve performance and power. In 1914, Cadillac mass-produced over 13,000 V8 engines, considered the first V8 for automobiles. The 1932 Ford Flathead V8 further increased … Read more