The 2024 Porsche 911 Carrera S isn’t just another sports car—it’s a masterclass in blending raw performance with daily usability, and it does so without compromise. Handed over by Porsche for a week-long test drive, this 992.2-generation 911 proved that…
McMurtry has officially teased the production version of its track-focused electric hypercar, the Spéirling Pure, ahead of its full debut next week. The British automaker plans to build just 100 examples of the fan-car hypercar, with deliveries scheduled to begin…
Pelle Söderström, a Swedish engineer, has built a one-of-a-kind inline-16 engine, dubbed the Herkules 1934, using four Volvo 2.0-liter B20 engines. The 8.1-liter engine has a unique crankshaft, which Söderström jokingly describes as a “two-meter-long contraption”. The engine’s construction is…
The Volkswagen air-cooled flat-4 engine was a staple of the company’s success, powering various models from sports cars to family sedans and commercial vans. The original Type 1 engine served well until the 1960s, when it was replaced by the…
For those looking to own a Mercedes without breaking the bank, buying used can be a tempting option. However, it’s crucial to know which models are worth considering and what potential issues to watch out for. The Mercedes-Benz W124 500E,…
In the high-stakes arms race of 1960s NASCAR, Chrysler’s legendary Hemi V8 was the undisputed king of the track—until Ford fired back with a weapon so radical it nearly broke the rules. The result? A pair of engines that never…
The author of the article, who owns a 2015-2023 Triumph Tiger 1200, has been upgrading their bike with various parts, including new tires, protection bars, luggage, and heated seats. However, they wanted to improve the bike’s performance by upgrading the…
The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing, a high-performance midsize luxury sedan with a manual option, has seen its value drop below the current average new-car price in the U.S. after four years on the market. Kelley Blue Book reports the national…
In 1969, Cosworth, a British engineering firm, developed the BDA engine, a naturally aspirated motor that would set the standard for performance in the next two decades. The BDA was based on the Ford Kent block and featured a cylinder…
In 1989, Dodge struck a deal with Cummins to shoehorn a heavy-duty industrial engine into its light-duty Ram trucks. The engine in question was the 5.9-liter inline-six turbo diesel, known internally as the 6BT. Originally designed for farm equipment, marine…