The Buick V8 is a family of V8 engines produced by the Buick division of General Motors (GM) between 1953 and 1981. … See more

Buick's first generation V8 was offered from 1953 through 1956; it replaced the Buick straight-eight. While officially called the "Fireball V8" by Buick, it became known by enthusiasts as the "Nailhead" for the unusual ver… See more

Buick's second variation of the "Nailhead" was produced from 1957–1966. The "Fireball" name was dropped after 1957, but the 364 was very briefly called the "B-12000", referring to the 12,000 foot pounds generated … See more

See also Rover V8 engine
In 1961, Buick unveiled an entirely new small V8 engine with aluminum cylinder heads and cylinder block. Lightweight and powerful, the aluminum V8 also spawned a turbocharged version, … See more

Buick introduced a "big block" V8 in 1967 to replace the largest displacement nailheads. It retained a 4.75 in (120.7 mm) cylinder bore spacing, and was produced in three displacements, 400, 430, and 455, through 1976. … See more