they are v8 not straight 8. Be glad it doesn't have a 2.7 it would be broke more than your grand prixIt is the 3.5 v6. starting horsepower of 250. I wish i could get the straight 8 RT and the new model at that but those things are pricing at $40000 (no kidding i was checking them out at the dealer ship). I love the aggressive growl that the RTs have,my model is actually pretty dam quiet, nice acceleration, but no growl. Im thinking of getting the duel flowmasters. But yeah BLACKGT i will take very good care of it. The Grand Prix is still running so not sure what is gonna come of it. I offered it for $1500 and no one wanted it. It doesnt cost me any real insurance or tax so ill probably just keep it around.