Typically, when one pictures a passenger car engine with two heads, the first thought that comes to mind is a V6. These ubiquitous engines are almost universally found within just about every major ...

There's a certain kind of thrill in modifying your car. A fresh set of parts, a wrench in hand, and the irrational confidence that this mod is going to unleash hidden potential. But here's the thing — ...

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Explore how boxer engines really work, why they’re not just “flat” engines, and how Porsche and Subaru kept a 120-year-old design alive in some of today’s quickest cars.

Reaching 300,000 miles on your car’s odometer might sound impossible, but according to automotive expert Chris Pyle from JustAnswer, it’s more achievable than most drivers realize. We asked this ...

The mid-engine sports car is an increasingly rare breed, but Lotus still carries the torch with its Emira, which is available with a choice of supercharged V6 or turbocharged inline-four cylinder ...

When it comes to high-output engines, cars with lots of cylinders -- like ones sporting a V10, V12, or even W16 engine -- are probably the first thing to come to mind. These powerful engines include ...

Before downsizing and electrification became a thing, several carmakers developed large displacement engines for their flagship production models, taking the old saying "there's no replacement for ...

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"This is actually not hard to do these days; most cars are built well," Pyle explained. However, it does involve some work from the car's owner to guarantee their beloved automobile keeps on keeping ...