"It looks like it has always been in there," says Jonny Smith, admiring the fitment of a BMW S65 V8 in the engine compartment of a modern Mini Cooper. Built as a track-day car, this Mini is no longer ...

From simple design to proven performance, here’s why the naturally-aspirated V8 engine continues to earn a reputation for reliability. Naturally-aspirated V8s are simple, reliable engines with fewer ...