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The V8 engine. In the modern world of gastric-band-spec emissions regulations, the favourite of petrolheads worldwide should be a relic. Deceased. An ex-engine. But it isn"t. Because, gloriously, the V8 keeps evolving. Developing. Moving with the times. So with 2018 marking, as you"ll all know, the 116th anniversary of the most enduring sports car engine of them all, it seemed the perfect time for a little celebration. So Matt, Chris and Rory each chose their ultimate all-round V8 sports car, and headed to Utah"s Wild West for a series of challenges.Rory arrived in a Jaguar F-Type SVR, while Chris went practical in the shape of the McLaren 570GT. Which is a practical, spacious GT car in very much the same way a pair of rollerblades is a practical, spacious GT car. Matt, in patriotic fashion, opted for a Ford Mustang GT350 R. But not just any Ford Mustang GT350 R. Oh no. A Ford Mustang GT350 R tuned by a man called John Hennessey, that tune being approximately 800bhp.V8 weapons selected, the trio set off on a motorsport-inspired pilgrimage across the States, a pilgrimage including oval track racing, a visit to the Bonneville Salt Flats and a moonshine run to the border. Being hotly pursued by Officer Kenneth Block.Yee, and, indeed, haw.Plus, we have Rob Brydon in the studio as our Star in a Reasonably Fast Car.Scroll down for a preview gallery, and don"t forget: TG TV series 25, episode 1 kicks off in the UK this Sunday, 25 February at 8pm on BBC Two and BBC Two HD
Date written: 21 Feb 2018
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The V8 engine. In the modern world of gastric-band-spec emissions regulations, the favourite of petrolheads worldwide should be a relic. Deceased. An ex-engine. But it isn"t. Because, gloriously, the V8 keeps evolving. Developing. Moving with the times. So with 2018 marking, as you"ll all know, the 116th anniversary of the most enduring sports car engine of them all, it seemed the perfect time for a little celebration. So Matt, Chris and Rory each chose their ultimate all-round V8 sports car, and headed to Utah"s Wild West for a series of challenges.Rory arrived in a Jaguar F-Type SVR, while Chris went practical in the shape of the McLaren 570GT. Which is a practical, spacious GT car in very much the same way a pair of rollerblades is a practical, spacious GT car. Matt, in patriotic fashion, opted for a Ford Mustang GT350 R. But not just any Ford Mustang GT350 R. Oh no. A Ford Mustang GT350 R tuned by a man called John Hennessey, that tune being approximately 800bhp.V8 weapons selected, the trio set off on a motorsport-inspired pilgrimage across the States, a pilgrimage including oval track racing, a visit to the Bonneville Salt Flats and a moonshine run to the border. Being hotly pursued by Officer Kenneth Block.Yee, and, indeed, haw.Plus, we have Rob Brydon in the studio as our Star in a Reasonably Fast Car.Scroll down for a preview gallery, and don"t forget: TG TV series 25, episode 1 kicks off in the UK this Sunday, 25 February at 8pm on BBC Two and BBC Two HD
Date written: 21 Feb 2018
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 10930
