Flat-plane crank V8s have become the cult heroes of modern performance cars, celebrated for a piercing, exotic soundtrack that slices through traffic and track days alike. Behind that drama, though, ...

Typically, a flat-plane V8 won't produce as much torque. The flat-plane V8 also doesn't run as smoothly as a cross-plane engine. Yes, a flat-plane V8 can achieve high rpm, and this creates more ...