Yup it's a V-8. but the cylinder banks are off set by the width of the con-rod big ends, about 2 inches so I guess the length of the v-8 engine would close to 4 1/2 cylinders.

I've got a 455 in a '58 Buick Century. She's a "tail finned rollin locomotive" for sure. I love that engine.

Bob


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