From twin-turbo German masterpieces to old-school American muscle, these ten V8 engines have redefined luxury in SUVs.

Japanese cars like the Toyota GR Corolla (187.5 hp/L) and Acura Integra Type S (160 hp/L) maximize power and efficiency.

Toyota offered two engines in the Crown Majesta ... As with the Lexus LS cars, the V8 would continue to be a fixture in Crown ...

Aston Martin took an example of its worst production model and transformed it into one of its most impressive one-offs ...

It's pretty rare to see a genuinely new engine ... cars are hybrids, all using a spec motor that adds an extra 134 horsepower, but that system won't get carried over in the creation of the V8 ...

Additionally, Toyota introduced a 5.7-liter V8 engine option, delivering increased power and towing capacity. The interior saw upgrades in materials and technology, including an available DVD ...

According to the latest whisper across the rumor mill, the fabled return of the mid-engine Toyota MR2 and ... the thunderous V8 used by the new Lexus sports car or GT will sport twin turbos ...