Explore the history of these 10 groundbreaking performance engines that changed the automotive landscape forever.

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

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 rise and fall of Ford's Voodoo V8 engine, a powerful and exotic-sounding powerplant that faced problems and was killed ...

Though it's rare and might be considered an oddity by some enthusiasts, the inline-five has proved its worth on numerous occasions, particularly under the hood of these iconic performance cars.

Picking up where we left off last month, here is the remainder of potent powerplants neatly packaged in a crate. Crate engines have, for some time, fascinated rodders, and why not-they provide ...

X15 diesels showed quick throttle response and strong acceleration on the TRC's tracks. Engine brakes were impressively strong, even at low rpm's. A parade of X15-powered tractor-trailers led the ...

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 ...

Positive Crankcase Ventilation—three dirty words, but do they really need to be perceived that way? In general, the PCV system has two main functions: vapor relief and liquid separation. PCV systems ...

If you’re looking to get into a high-performance Hyundai today, you have just two options—albeit, pretty good ones. There’s the rockin’ Elantra N sedan and the real-life racing simulator Ioniq 5 N EV.

Collectors are quietly targeting limited run performance cars with analog feel, rare engines, and strong brand moments. This list highlights five picks from the last 20 years, from the 911 R and 599 ...