Have you ever wondered how two V8 engines can sound so different? It may come down to the crankshaft - here's why a flat-plane crank sounds so distinct.

Next, the Chevy Corvette Z06 coupe carries the famous 5.5-liter V8 DI high-output flat-plane crank engine capable of generating 670 hp at 8,400 rpm and 460 lb-ft at 6,300 rpm.

According to Chevrolet, the new Corvette ZR1’s twin-turbo 5.5-liter flat-plane crank V8 delivers 1,064 hp and 828 lb-ft of torque. That’s enough to blast it to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 2.3 seconds ...