V6 vs inline 6, which is the superior layout? Most car fans have their favorite, but their loyalty usually stems from an emotional attachment to a particular make and model, rather than actual facts ...

major manufacturers are shifting their focus from V6 to inline-six engines, exploring the mechanical advantages and packaging benefits. But why?

Five-cylinder engines occupy a strange sweet spot in automotive history, sitting between the balance of a straight-six and the compact packaging of a four-cylinder. They have powered everything from ...

Boxer and inline engine layouts are among the best power plants used in automobiles and motorcycles, each presenting pros and cons to consider. Boxer engines most often use four- or six-cylinder ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

There is a trend happening in the automotive industry lately — engines are losing cylinders. Partly due to downsizing and electrification, we are witnessing the demise of powertrains with more than ...

Engines with odd numbers of cylinders aren’t very common. The only configurations that normally see used in automobiles are inline-three cylinder engines and inline-fives. Needless to say, an ...

Pop open the hood on a Ferrari 250 GTO (if you happen to own one or are part of a team that restores these $70-million cars when they go up in flames), and you'll see a 300-horsepower V12 with six ...

To the uninitiated, inline-5 is just another engine configuration. To the faithful, however, it's religion. Its warbling, off-beat sound is as charismatic as anything in the automotive world. But it's ...