As a lover of all things V8 - which started in my teens when American Muscle Cars stirred my soul - no contest. The "Rover" actually Buick V8 is a pretty uncomplicated engine I think. Great First World conundrum to have a debate about though! 
1997 +8 BRG, BMW Z4, Harley FXD, Greeves Silverstone RDS, Kawasaki H2 & Z1000 - no electric cars!
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