The Northstar V8 has been a great engine for General Motors, but there's no denying that it's past its prime. GM had been working on an engine program to replace the Northstar with a new high-tech ...

Cadillac's dwindling dedication to quality seeped into almost every aspect of the company, from new car creation to engine development, which is where the Northstar V8 fits into the equation.

Well, ownership of an early 2000s Cadillac would bring someone to foster a love-hate relationship with the Northstar engine. It was the precursor to the Cadillac Blackwing twin-turbocharged V8 ...

For fitment in the SRX, the 4.6-litre, 32-valve V8 Northstar engine was extensively re-engineered to make its first appearance in an all-wheel drive vehicle. It generates 330PS at 6400 rpm and 427 Nm ...

The new 3.9L V6 offers increased power in lower trim levels, while the Super model, with its sportier tuning and Northstar V8 engine, does much to break away from the staid image of Buicks past.

The new 3.9L V6 offers increased power in lower trim levels, while the Super model, with its sportier tuning and Northstar V8 engine, does much to break away from the staid image of Buick's past.