8th Aug 2022, 19:19

Had a 1980 Cutlass Supreme with the Olds 4.3 260 V8. It was by no means a powerful V8. Off the line it was slower than molasses. Other than that a very reliable engine and car all together. Over 280,000 miles. Most of your small late seventies - mid eighties V8's were no different when it came to power off the line, including the Pontiac 301-265, Olds 260-307 and Chevy 267-305.

9th Aug 2022, 02:22

Maybe some V8s were quick, but did you ever drive for example a 1980 Cadillac Deville? Those things were/are slow to the point of being dangerous.