10 Cylinders of Ambition

Around the turn of the century, General Motors powertrain engineers toyed with the idea of stretching the LS engine out to 10 cylinders, and they even built a couple concept prototypes. The likely goal was a torque-laden powerplant for heavy-duty pickups.
Speed & Beauty From Granatelli Motor Sports

Aesthetically pleasing engines have become somewhat of a dying artistry in the hot rod and racing worlds. Most of the OEMS have certainly forgotten how to design an attractive engine under the hood.