Are there any 8 cylinder import cars

no, japan has yet to build a reasonably fast compact with 8-cylinders. in fact, they have not yet released a car in north america with a V8. my question to you is: what's the big interest in imports? there's nothing wrong with them, but you sound like the kind of noobie/"kewl" person who'll put some fancy rims and a fart exhaust onto your little econobox just to look cool. If you're clueless in the way of the automobile, then I suggest you either do your homework first, or don't bother.

There are a ton of European imports with V8s, though. I certainly wouldn't mind having one of those little F355 drop-tops with the quaint little 3.5L V8. They only push what, 370hp?

Japan seems to think 6 is enough for anyone, though.

Lexus makes a few V8 models.

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Originally posted by ThetaReactor:
There are a ton of European imports with V8s, though. I certainly wouldn't mind having one of those little F355 drop-tops with the quaint little 3.5L V8. They only push what, 370hp?

Japan seems to think 6 is enough for anyone, though.

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lol, yup, it's actually 385 HP, and it'll go 180 MPH, 0-60 in 4 seconds hardly what I would call "quaint".

Holden out of australia has been using the GM LS1 powertrain in there cars for a while and are in the process of importing one to the U.S. it will be marketed as the new Pontiac GTO

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Originally posted by Groundhog whacka:
Holden out of australia has been using the GM LS1 powertrain in there cars for a while and are in the process of importing one to the U.S. it will be marketed as the new Pontiac GTO

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import=JAPAN
the GM LS1 powerplant is american made.
and we already know this.

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Originally posted by Township Rebellion:
import=JAPAN

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Import=not american, but available in the US. It doesn't just apply to japanese vehicles.

There's lots of import v8's. Mercedes and Jag come to mind right away.

I know, I know, but the point is, I think the guy is referring to japanese cars. since usually people refer "imports" as "japanese" and don't consider european stuff.

anyways, if you're thinking japanese stuff, lexus(toyota) may have brought out an 8 or two, but these models usually aren't bought by the middle class in japan. V8 is considered a HUGE luxury over there.

C if you want a fast import car, go to new zealand, pick up a R33 Skyline with a 6-in-line engine, and tune the balls off it. you dont need a V8 to go fast, and i hardly doubt that you could afford to insure a V8. How old are you?