Most mass-market automakers have, at one point in time, produced an engine that helped cement the respective brand into the collective automotive consciousness. Think of motors like the Chevrolet small-block V8 or the Chrysler Hemi V8. Both mills have decades-long tenures under their belts, have been known to be reasonably reliable, and both are loved by tons of enthusiasts. They also helped to catapult both brands to new heights regarding popularity and powerplant-producing authority.
