Which Ford model became the first mass-produced car with a V8 engine in 1932?

The Ford Model 18 became the first mass-produced Ford car with a V8 engine in 1932.

Ford introduced the Model 18 as the V8 version of its new 1932 range. Its 221-cubic-inch flathead V8 produced 65 horsepower, a remarkable figure for an affordable car at the time. Ford also offered a four-cylinder version called the Model B.

The Model 18 was marketed alongside the Model B, and both replaced the Model A. The inexpensive V8 helped distinguish Ford from many competitors, whose cars commonly used six-cylinder engines. Its simple design also made it popular with hot rodders after World War II.

The model is often called the “1932 Ford” rather than Model 18. That description can refer to several body styles, but Model 18 specifically identifies the V8-powered versions. The related Ford Model 40 designation is sometimes confused with it because Ford used multiple internal and market names for its 1932 cars.