The Ford Flathead V8 is a side valve V8 engine introduced by Ford in 1932, notable for being the first affordable, mass produced V8 engine offered in a low priced car. It powered Ford vehicles for two decades and became a favorite of early hot rodders for its light weight and tunability.
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SignificanceAn automotive milestone as the first affordable mass-produced V8 engine, ranking as one of Ford's most important developments. 1 Manufacturer or Builder Displacement or Thrust221 cu in (3.6 L) original version; later versions ranged 136 to 337 cu in 1 Classification
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1. Wikipedia: Ford Flathead V8
WikipediaDevelopment and production
An automotive milestone as the first affordable V8, it ranks as one of the company's most important developments.
Overview
introduced by the Ford Motor Company in 1932 and built by Ford through 1953.
Introduction, cylinder configuration
The Ford flathead V8 (often called simply the Ford flathead or flathead Ford) is a V8 engine with a flat cylinder head introduced by the Ford Motor Company in 1932.
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