The ancestor of the Buick V6 is the Buick 215 V8, an innovative lightweight V8 with aluminum block and heads that debuted in 1961. This engine turned into iron and gained much displacement with GM ...

Gilbert Smith is an automotive journalist with over five years of specialized research and writing experience. Before joining CarBuzz in 2024, he produced in-depth buyer’s guides and feature articles ...

Phil Baker lovingly cradles two light-weight 215 aluminum engines: Buick(left)and Olds. Have you priced a Chevy aluminum small-block lately? Whether procured from factory or after-market sources, ...

GM discontinued the aluminum engine after the 1963 model year (due to various production headaches surrounding the aluminum casting process, hassles with aluminum-corroding antifreezes, and the ...

Throughout most of automotive history, there have been several examples of engines that have seen use by several automakers. It's a common occurrence, as some automakers may not have the capital nor ...

If we ever get around to doing an Ultimate Engine Survivors list (to accompany the Survivor Cars list), this engine will surely be near the top. 47 years and counting! Fast-forward to the dawn of the ...

Matt Nelson is an automotive journalist with nearly a decade of experience in all things cars. He's spent years working at dealerships in sales, finance, and service. He's since traded in his pens and ...