The V8 is dead; it just hasn't been buried yet. Enjoy your IROC Z's and cheap gas while you can, because the future belongs to 4-cylinders. Sure, Chevrolet will keep a few small-block V8's on hand for ...
The popularity of various engine designs typically fades over time as technological advances provide more power, better fuel economy, or both. Flathead designs gave way to overhead valves, and inline ...