Fact #305: February 2, 2004
More V-8 Engines in the United States
Nearly 30% of the light vehicles produced in the United States in model year 2003 were equipped with V-8 engines. This is the highest share for V-8 engines since 1985, according to Wards. The sales of light trucks with 8-cylinder engines have influenced the market to produce the bigger engines.
Share of V-8 Engines Produced for the U.S. Light Vehicle Market
Supporting Information
| Model Year | Share of Light Vehicles Produced with V-8 Engines |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 22.5% |
| 1995 | 22.9% |
| 1996 | 21.2% |
| 1997 | 26.4% |
| 1998 | 23.2% |
| 1999 | 26.9% |
| 2000 | 25.3% |
| 2001 | 26.4% |
| 2002 | 27.7% |
| 2003 | 29.1% |
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Source: Ward's Communications, Ward's Automotive Reports, December 29, 2003. | |
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