The configuration of an engine isn't just about power. Designers have to take size, shape, and available space into ...

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Using a twin-turbo or a twin-charged engine setup can increase performance, but these two terms aren't interchangeable — even ...

There are numerous automotive engine configurations, from the 4-cylinder variety all the way up to 16-cylinder engines, which are extremely cool but have only been used in a few production cars. While ...

The fundamental operation of the internal combustion engine is ' indeed a complex subject, as we've seen in the first four articles in this series. While sticking exclusively to the modern-day V8, ...

Between the immense cost of R&D and the added complexity and expense of production, you’ll find that most motorcycle brands tend to field one or two engine configurations (i.e., V-twin, inline-four, ...

The inline-six engine was once the default choice for many manufacturers. Here are some that deserve to be remembered.