The Mini wasn't built with large-displacement engines in mind, but that doesn't stop this big BMW V8 from looking right at home in the tiny engine bay.

When it comes to vehicle assembly, we often think of the entire car. The thing is, some plants are dedicated to churning out engines, and an example of that is BMW's plant in Hams Hall, Birmingham.

Most V8 fans accept the fact that choosing a vehicle with such an engine means higher gas bills and overall running costs. As addictive as a V8 roar is, boosted and/or hybridized six-cylinder ...