I can never resist a good oddball engine, and this one’s pedigree is impressive. See if you can bend your mind around it. Most of you reading this probably have at least a basic understanding of how ...

Turbocharger use is more prolific than ever, and understanding how one works explains why it’s such a popular choice. To understand the benefit of a turbo, we need a refresher on the basics of the ...

Ford's 300 straight-six made peak torque at zero RPM, could beat V8s off the line, and with mods could make 500+ horsepower ...

In case you missed it, the automotive industry has been on a steady trajectory of internal combustion engine (ICE) downsizing for years. Battery-powered electric vehicles may capture most of the ...

Engines are literally the things that drive us; they provide motivation for our favorite cars, and we love building them, working on them, and watching them run on a dyno or engine stand. They get us ...

Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; Takashi Ayoma / Getty, Antonio Calanni / AP Formula 1’s car design revolution for 2026 is the biggest in a generation. Not only are the chassis designs ...