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

Hyundai says the engine will have 'improved power and response characteristics.' ...

The automaker will field two Elantra N1 RP racers with a prototype version of a new powertrain at this year's Nürburgring 24 ...

There have been several trucks and SUVs that have used the same engine as the iconic Corvette. Here are some you might not ...

During the 1960s and early 1970s, American carmakers were one-upping one another in the factory-built performance segment. This saw the introduction of many iconic V8s, of which the following five ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ferrari is exploring a groundbreaking approach to the internal combustion engine, as revealed by a recent European patent filing.

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 ...

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 ...

It’s long been a given that a high-performing marine engine requires a higher-octane fuel in order to deliver its rated performance. The engines needed to power the largest of today’s watersports ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From the frying pan in the kitchen to airplanes in the sky, everything has a thin layer of coating that delivers an extra ...