V-8 Engine Sound - Why do LS/Chevy Smallblock and Mclaren Engines Sound so Good?

[TehLlama]

I've been trying to figure out exactly why these engines are (to me) the best sounding out there, and I'm not sure how much of it is firing order, exhaust layout, or something else. I thought it was just the LS motors (unless they have dumb exhausts), but the first time I heard the MP4-12C I realized that others could have that same amazing throaty sound, even with a turbo affecting the exhaust note.

Is there something obvious about why these sound so much better (when compared to bigger displacement Hemi/Coyote/AMG/BMW V-8's that to me don't sound as good in mid-range when pinned) that I haven't figured out?

[glocktogo]

You may like the LS and McLaren V-8 sounds the most, but you should really consider a Maserati V-8 if you care about the ladies.

http://wot.motortrend.com/study-says...n-on-2904.html

Here are a couple of decent vids on it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj0MYZT8IeA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnaMSSXBwwY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeWoq-7tw24

However, I will admit that this is some of the best motoring video I've seen to date. The test drivers time on the track starting at 21:30 is sublime. The McLaren P1:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb8tGX-HPQE

[Endur]

I prefer the sound of Ford V8's. Then again I am bias towards Ford, but I can't hate on GM (except for the garbage they call vehicles now).

[Airhasz]

I've been trying to figure out exactly why these engines are (to me) the best sounding out there, and I'm not sure how much of it is firing order, exhaust layout, or something else. I thought it was just the LS motors (unless they have dumb exhausts), but the first time I heard the MP4-12C I realized that others could have that same amazing throaty sound, even with a turbo affecting the exhaust note.

Is there something obvious about why these sound so much better (when compared to bigger displacement Hemi/Coyote/AMG/BMW V-8's that to me don't sound as good in mid-range when pinned) that I haven't figured out?

Probably the same reason people think their gun is the best...because they own one.

[ClearedHot]

Naturally Aspirated Ferrari V12 with individual throttle bodies > *

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-rNiswUhQ4

[Eurodriver]

Love engine sound, but I don't like how detached you are from it.

I actually have a fondness for trannys because you get to feel the stick and actually be in control of something.

The 2014 Mustang has a surprisingly amazingly tranny. But I am quickly learning the value of paddle shifters.

[Big A]

Love engine sound, but I don't like how detached you are from it.

I actually have a fondness for trannys because you get to feel the stick and actually be in control of something.

The 2014 Mustang has a surprisingly amazingly tranny. But I am quickly learning the value of paddle shifters.

Phrasing! Boom!

[uffdaphil]

I love the half-a-Harley sound of a big thumper. Sounds like a rampaging tractor.

[Chameleox]

Love engine sound, but I don't like how detached you are from it.

I actually have a fondness for trannys because you get to feel the stick and actually be in control of something.

The 2014 Mustang has a surprisingly amazingly tranny. But I am quickly learning the value of paddle shifters.

We seriously need a custom karma title function.

[Big A]

I love GM's LS series engines and Ford's new coyote 5.0 ain't no slouch either (although it has 3 extra cams ). But I must say the new Jaguar F-Type and the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG have the best factory exhaust note I've heard in a long time.