The V6 engine still doesn't get the credit it deserves, but these five powerplants prove that the configuration can lead to epic results. Follow us: When the first mass-produced automotive V6 came ...

High-output engines live in a world of brutal cylinder pressures, extreme temperatures and razor-thin safety margins, and the humble piston sits at the center of that storm. When power levels climb, ...

The rise and fall of Ford's Voodoo V8 engine, a powerful and exotic-sounding powerplant that faced problems and was killed ...

X15 diesels showed quick throttle response and strong acceleration on the TRC's tracks. Engine brakes were impressively strong, even at low rpm's. A parade of X15-powered tractor-trailers led the ...

BMW fans, you can breathe a sigh of relief. The German automaker says its high-performance M straight-six and V8 engines will live on past the introduction of tougher Euro 8 emissions regulations. As ...

Ferrari is exploring a groundbreaking approach to the internal combustion engine, as revealed by a recent European patent filing. Departing from the industry-standard round pistons, this new design ...

Though it's rare and might be considered an oddity by some enthusiasts, the inline-five has proved its worth on numerous occasions, particularly under the hood of these iconic performance cars. Follow ...

Most inline-four engines use a flat-plane crank, meaning two pistons rise while two fall, giving perfect primary balance and even 180-degree firing intervals. Yamaha broke from this in 2009 with the ...

De Tomaso Automobili has revealed the powerplant specifications for the P900 track-only hypercar mated to a beautifully organic V12 developed in collaboration with engineering firm Italtecnica.

If you’re looking to get into a high-performance Hyundai today, you have just two options—albeit, pretty good ones. There’s the rockin’ Elantra N sedan and the real-life racing simulator Ioniq 5 N EV.