Bentley Thinks Drums Are the Most Natural Replacement for V8 Sounds in EVs

As it prepares to launch its first EV, Bentley faces the same problem as numerous other brands with charismatic ...

Bentley's EV will use an orchestra to replicate the sound of a V8

Bentley realized that rhythm is the most important aspect of engine noise, so it mainly uses drums to replicate the thrum of ...
SlashGear

What Gives Old V8s That Classic Sound? (And How Modern Engines Lost It)

When it comes to defining a car's character, a crucial component lies in the engine sound. Whether it's an operatic Ferrari V12, or the burble from a Subaru boxer, there are certain sounds we identify ...
The Next Web

Bentley hired an orchestra to solve the EV silence problem. Drums were the answer.

Bentley's electric Torcal SUV uses drums, viola, and bass guitar to replicate the rhythm of a V8. The "Dynamic Symphony" responds to driver inputs like an engine.
Jalopnik

What Makes Older V8s Sound Better Than Modern V8s?

If you believe that older V8s sound better than modern versions, it could be due to a few legitimate reasons. That said, enthusiasts can also have dramatically different tastes, and what sounds ...
Autoblog

Mercedes-AMG’s Electric Super Sedan Has a Fake V8 Sound and Over 1,300 HP

Weeks away from its world debut, the electric GT 4-Door Coupe shows it’s a tail-happy AMG with a thunderous soundtrack. The electric AMG GT 4-Door Coupe completes winter testing, nearing official ...
GM Authority

GM Tells Dealers V8 Engine Ticking Sound At Idle Is Normal

GM has a message for owners of its V8-powered trucks and full-size SUVs: that ticking noise from the engine bay at idle requires no action. The automaker recently informed dealers that a tick, tap, or ...