Over the years, Honda has been known for making rather good, small displacement four and six-cylinder engines. However, even with a well designed V-6 in its flagship Acura sedans, it seems that the Japanese automaker has been finding it rather hard to keep up with competitors when they have V-8 muscle under their belts.

Thus, in what appears to be a recent confirmation by Takeo Fukui, Honda Motor CEO, Acura will receive one of Honda's very first V-8 engines. Though there is no word as to what Acura model will receive the new engine, speculation has it that the upcoming RL, due in 2010, may get it.

+ All Cars All The Time: Acura Gets Honda's First V8