A computer generated power stroke of an internal combustion engine, following ignition - Pathompong Thongsan/Getty Images When comparing engine specs for nearly any combustion engine automobile, we ...

If there's one question that's forever on the lips of car enthusiasts, it's how much horsepower an engine makes. Answering that question is deceptively complicated, however, because of what the term ...

Formula 1’s next-generation power units are not even on the grid yet and they are already reshaping the competitive landscape. At the heart of the storm is a seemingly dry technical detail, the ...

Increasing an engine’s compression ratio is a proven way of unlocking extra horsepower, but there’s a point of diminishing returns. The team at Garage 54, the Russian mechanics who built a V16 using ...

We all know the age-old maxim, "There's no replacement for displacement." It's the truth. That's why so many sanctioning bodies use displacement and compression rules to limit engine power. Of course, ...

There’s still another couple of months before the 2026 crop of F1 cars takes to the track for the first preseason test. It’s a year of big change for the sport, which is adopting new power unit rules ...

With every passing day the Mule provides opportunities beyond our original expectations. Since the 467ci engine belongs to HPP editor Tom DeMauro, it is at our beck and call. This affords HPP the ...

Most engines generate power from an internal combustion system. On the basic level, these engines work by compressing fuel and air into a tight space. Within the cylinders of an engine, pistons pump ...

Ferrari is reportedly adding 15 horsepower to its power unit, and it’s done it at one of the most important parts of the calendar. As per a report from AutoRacer, the Scuderia is preparing a 2026 ...