What type of engine sounds the best?

ihc95 · 08-21-2008, 12:20 PM

What I've done is got a contendor for each kind of engine. I picked the best best sounding car for each. For example, representing the V12s is the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640. Watch all the videos before you vote.

V12-

V10-

V8-

V6-

4 cylinder-

*TAG UR IT* · 08-21-2008, 12:29 PM

I honestly think opinions change as the exhaust note changes per engine. A different exhaust on the V12 could have it. The exhaust on the V8 sounds great, but again could change.

So, which one is the best? Well, out of those w/ those specific types of exhaust, I'd say the V12 and the V8 tie. Not a bad sounding 6 either.

ihc95 · 08-21-2008, 12:35 PM

Then in general, what do you think sounds best? Just trying to make it easier by showing the best for each engine. I just think the V12 sounds so angry.

BowtieGuy · 08-21-2008, 01:56 PM

Why are they all foreign? Sorry, didn't even vote. When I clicked V8 I was poised to hear that deep grumble of sleeping detroit steel. How taken aback was I when I saw Aston Martin?!

1972 Chevelle 454 SS

There's my vote

Wm Holden · 08-21-2008, 03:14 PM

2005 GTO supercharger sound

recorded in the cabin.

*radz28* · 08-21-2008, 03:15 PM

Mmm... supercharger

*Mindz* · 08-21-2008, 05:15 PM

Ferrari F355 is a v8, but cylinders are tiny and sounds like an F1 car. The Corvettes V8 sounds completely different. the more cylinders you have, the closer to rotary you sound

ihc95 · 08-21-2008, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BowtieGuy

Why are they all foreign? Sorry, didn't even vote. When I clicked V8 I was poised to hear that deep grumble of sleeping detroit steel. How taken aback was I when I saw Aston Martin?!

1972 Chevelle 454 SS

There's my vote

Sorry, imo i think the V8 Vantage sounds better than any musclecar I can think of. Feel free to post your own V8 vid.

carsismeZ06 · 08-21-2008, 08:22 PM

This isn't really a good post. Take a look at the V8 in the Ferrari F430, it has a TOTALLY different noise than that of a Z06 V8. Same with a V10. The Viper has a V10 that has a low grumble, where a V10 in the Gallardo or Carrera GT has a high-pitch whine. In my opinion, any Italian engine sounds good.

carsismeZ06 · 08-21-2008, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihc95

Sorry, imo i think the V8 Vantage sounds better than any musclecar I can think of. Feel free to post your own V8 vid.

ihc95 · 08-21-2008, 08:59 PM

Jeez. Im just asking in general, WHICH TYPE OF ENGINE SOUNDS BEST. You can base your descision on a million cars if you want

*TAG UR IT* · 08-22-2008, 02:20 AM

With which exhaust?

ihc95 · 08-22-2008, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

With which exhaust?

Stock.

cosmin haraga · 10-16-2008, 09:46 AM

you get what you deserve...
go out get a dude with american engine and record it.
you tube ,as hi5 seem proprietary owned to east european teenagers.

besides this engine sound test misses the main point : PRICE.

Gas costs twice in Europe. And cars thrice.
An Aston Martin is easily three times a expensive as an american counterpart for the same engine.

Camaro goes 3-40000$, Aston goes 12-140000 $. Do the Math.

I so wanna move to the States.

View Poll Results: What type of engine sounds best?
V12	11	19.30%
V10	4	7.02%
V8	40	70.18%
V6	2	3.51%
4 cylinder	0	0%
Voters: 57. You may not vote on this poll

08-21-2008, 03:14 PM	#5
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08-21-2008, 05:15 PM	#7
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	Ferrari F355 is a v8, but cylinders are tiny and sounds like an F1 car. The Corvettes V8 sounds completely different. the more cylinders you have, the closer to rotary you sound __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

08-21-2008, 08:22 PM	#9
carsismeZ06 Corvette and Camaro lover Drives: 2010 Camaro...some day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 983	This isn't really a good post. Take a look at the V8 in the Ferrari F430, it has a TOTALLY different noise than that of a Z06 V8. Same with a V10. The Viper has a V10 that has a low grumble, where a V10 in the Gallardo or Carrera GT has a high-pitch whine. In my opinion, any Italian engine sounds good. __________________

08-21-2008, 12:29 PM	#2
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	I honestly think opinions change as the exhaust note changes per engine. A different exhaust on the V12 could have it. The exhaust on the V8 sounds great, but again could change. So, which one is the best? Well, out of those w/ those specific types of exhaust, I'd say the V12 and the V8 tie. Not a bad sounding 6 either.

08-21-2008, 12:35 PM	#3
ihc95 Drives: 2018 GT PP1 A10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 673	Then in general, what do you think sounds best? Just trying to make it easier by showing the best for each engine. I just think the V12 sounds so angry.

08-21-2008, 01:56 PM	#4
BowtieGuy Enlightened Drives: Nothing Currently Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,285	Why are they all foreign? Sorry, didn't even vote. When I clicked V8 I was poised to hear that deep grumble of sleeping detroit steel. How taken aback was I when I saw Aston Martin?! 1972 Chevelle 454 SS There's my vote

08-21-2008, 08:59 PM	#11
ihc95 Drives: 2018 GT PP1 A10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 673	Jeez. Im just asking in general, WHICH TYPE OF ENGINE SOUNDS BEST. You can base your descision on a million cars if you want

08-22-2008, 02:20 AM	#12
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	With which exhaust?

10-16-2008, 09:46 AM	#14
cosmin haraga Drives: AlfaRomeo 147 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Romania Posts: 126	you get what you deserve... go out get a dude with american engine and record it. you tube ,as hi5 seem proprietary owned to east european teenagers. besides this engine sound test misses the main point : PRICE. Gas costs twice in Europe. And cars thrice. An Aston Martin is easily three times a expensive as an american counterpart for the same engine. Camaro goes 3-40000$, Aston goes 12-140000 $. Do the Math. I so wanna move to the States.

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