A nation obsessed with talent, meticulous engineering, and small-bores, Britain’s car industry has naturally been enamored with creating high-performance engines that could punch well above their cubic inch limit. Whether in early experimental car setups like the 1905 Rolls-Royce V-8, or in some of today’s more refined twin-turbo powerplants from Lotus and McLaren, they showed […]
Ten Ford F-150 Engines That Redefined Truck Power and Capability
History of the Ford F-150 powertrain The Ford F-150’s reputation has been driven over generations by reliable performance and a long history of innovation in powertrains. Since the beginning of the model line, the F-150 has transitioned from basic cast-iron engines to more powerful and efficient powerplants that range from dedicated workhorses to powerful, zero-to-60 […]
How Did America Build a Mid Engine Supercar Around a Massive V8? Inside the Falcon F7
“With the shift from the 1990s into the 2000s, there was a seismic shift in how performance engines are built and marketed,” states engineer Randy Rutz of the F7. “The European brands increasingly favored high-revving, multi-cam designs, while the Japanese brands showed a tremendous proficiency in getting impressive output from turbo powerhouses. In America, engineers […]
10 of the Most Powerful American Production Car Engines Ever Made
Internal combustion engines are one of the masterpieces of modern engineering. Unlike electric motors, petrol and diesel engines contain thousands of parts responsible for converting hydrocarbon fuel into mechanical energy. There are various energy transformations involved in generating power from petroleum products. It explains why creating internal combustion engines is a challenging task. Even though […]
10 Legendary Engines That Defined Automotive History
To most, a car engine is just a collection of metal pieces that live under the hood. Car aficionados know, however, that the story goes a lot deeper than that. The engine is arguably what makes the car and its driving experience unique, as well as what can launch a car into legendary status. From […]
Ford and Chevy Engines Proven to Reach 300,000 Miles
Hitting 300,000 miles isn’t something that can be called lucky; engines reaching such mileage usually boast a blend of clever design, robust construction and a competent owner with a clear understanding of how to treat an engine. Despite many people believing engines are designed with a life-limit in mind, far more failures are caused by […]
The Great Downsizing: Why Automakers Are Phasing Out V6 Engines
For many years, the V6 has sat at a sweet spot in terms of automotive development. It provides a unique mix of refinement, usability, and practicality that appeals to all types of vehicles and buyers, from people-carriers and SUVs, right through to mid-sized saloons. Car owners trust it for its smooth nature, while manufacturers embrace […]
10 Legendary Engines Engineered to Outlast Everything
In the world of automobiles today, with the rapid pace of technology and the increasing sense that vehicles are being designed with an ever shorter expected life cycle, long-lasting mechanical engineering has become a special occasion of sorts. A modern automobile is designed and built with priorities of efficiency, emissions and overall cost control, where […]
Automotive Legends: Engines That Have Endured for Decades
While the history of automobiles are characterized by rapid developments and fluctuations in consumer tastes, a significant element of these machines that has endured over time is engineering tenacity. As vehicle bodies, technologies and features undergo periodic changes, many mechanical components that power these machines have had remarkably similar structures across the ages. Among the […]
10 Influential Cars With Five-Cylinder Engines
Throughout automotive history, numerous engineers were determined to think outside of the box and try something new. While most manufacturers used the standard 4, 6, or 8 cylinders engine configuration, some companies dared to try something different. This approach gave rise to one of the most unique engine configurations five cylinders. While it never became […]