While the Model T brought cars to the masses and the Model A added style to the bare-bones 4-cylinder machine, it was the 1932 Ford that introduced power and performance to the Americans. Though marketed as the Model 18 in the year of its launch, it was more commonly known as the Ford V8.
With a new 221 cu-in (3.6-L) flathead V8 engine rated at 65 hp, it was the first affordable car to have a V8 and was, therefore, an extremely important milestone in automotive history.
