# Ford's Weird V8 That Was Banned At Le Mans: The Calliope

> A calliope, despite sounding like an Italian ice cream, is a musical device that forces steam through a series of whistles, typically protruding from the top of the instrument.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1884226/ford-calliope-v8-engine-ford-history/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=684f13208e3dde517bf617d2)
- **Published:** 2025-06-15
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #ford #calliope #mans #banned #instrument #musical #weird #whistles
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