However, even with this technology the engine only produces 180 horsepower and 175 pound - feet of torque, on par with other engines of this size. (cnet.com)
These types of V - 8 engines don't usually go above 4.5 liters or so, primarily due to problems controlling excessive vibrations, but Ford is reportedly testing its 5.2 - liter engine with extras like vibration dampers and a beefed - up electric system to deal with the excess shaking effects that come from a flat - plane crank engine of this size. (automobilemag.com)
The 3 - liter and 3.5 - liter engines developed by Mitsubishi were substantial legacies to Hyundai, which at the time did not have the ability to manufacture engines of that size on its own. (en.m.wikipedia.org)