The engines that power our cars — even the smallest ones — are extremely heavy. While smaller engines like four-cylinders and V6s can weigh between 200 and 450 pounds, larger motors like heavy-duty ...

The unique demands of car racing have spurred various developments in automobile manufacturing. Whether in Formula 1, Le Mans, or on the street, people love a car with plenty of speed and performance.

When Red Bull unveiled its upcoming RB17 hypercar at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, the engine specifications were almost beyond belief. A 4.5-liter V-10 that screams to a redline of 15,000 ...

Are pickup truck engines the same as those used in normal passenger or sports cars? The answer is both yes and no. Physically, at least, there's usually little that separates an engine in a truck's ...

It's no secret that jet engines are very different to automotive engines. How high does a modern jet engine actually rev? Is ...

Smaller, more powerful and fuel-efficient engines don’t seem to have great long term reliability. Engine recalls from major automakers such as GM, Toyota and Honda have cost billions of dollars. Moves ...

These five engines are not just impressive in terms of the output figures they deliver, but also the unmistakable symphony that their cylinders sing. The automotive internal combustion engines are ...

Peter earned a Bachelor of Archeology and Creative Writing from the University of Alabama and has since joined his love of driving and riding with storytelling. His voice is full of southern ...

In theory, Wankel-style rotary internal combustion engines have many advantages: they ditch the cumbersome crankcase and piston design, replacing it with a simple, single-chamber design and a thick, ...