big-block
adjective
automotive
: having a large cylinder block (see block entry 1 sense 1e)
a big-block engine
… an alcohol-burning, supercharged big-block monster truck …—
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Too much faster and wind noise starts to overwhelm the low rumble of exhaust, which never approaches the boisterous roar of later big-block Cobras equipped with side pipes.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Without the aggressive fender flares, side pipes, or roaring big-block exhaust, only an expert eye might differentiate a Tribute Series as something special on the road.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024
Base power in the top-optional models is provided by the RPO L34—a 396 big-block engine good for 350 ponies and 410 ft lbs of twist.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 18 July 2024
Despite the extra weight, the big-block V-8 was a powerhouse, underrated by Ford at 355 hp, and developing 440 ft lbs of torque.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
That model was a one-year wonder, with only 2,048 big-block examples made before 1968 model-year production went to A.O. Smith in Ionia, Mich., fully under Ford’s management.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2024
Topped with twin Holley 650 cfm carburetors on an aluminum intake manifold, the big-block officially developed 355 hp and 420 ft lbs of torque, though these were conservative numbers in the spirit of the times.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2023
The cars were used as test beds by the shop and were kitted out with all manner of experimental and performance upgrades, including a big-block V-8 and a new suspension.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 June 2023
McLaren used Chevrolet engines throughout its era of dominance, with the big-block 8.3-liter engine in the 1971 M8F reported as making over 800 horsepower.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2023
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Without the aggressive fender flares, side pipes, or roaring big-block exhaust, only an expert eye might differentiate a Tribute Series as something special on the road.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024
Base power in the top-optional models is provided by the RPO L34—a 396 big-block engine good for 350 ponies and 410 ft lbs of twist.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 18 July 2024
Despite the extra weight, the big-block V-8 was a powerhouse, underrated by Ford at 355 hp, and developing 440 ft lbs of torque.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
That model was a one-year wonder, with only 2,048 big-block examples made before 1968 model-year production went to A.O. Smith in Ionia, Mich., fully under Ford’s management.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2024
Topped with twin Holley 650 cfm carburetors on an aluminum intake manifold, the big-block officially developed 355 hp and 420 ft lbs of torque, though these were conservative numbers in the spirit of the times.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2023
The cars were used as test beds by the shop and were kitted out with all manner of experimental and performance upgrades, including a big-block V-8 and a new suspension.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 June 2023
McLaren used Chevrolet engines throughout its era of dominance, with the big-block 8.3-liter engine in the 1971 M8F reported as making over 800 horsepower.
—Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2023
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“Big-block.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big-block. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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