Before 1981, performance was simple. Auto manufacturers just created bigger engines, more cylinders, and louder exhausts like the Pontiac 7.5L V8 engine, used in models like the GTO, Firebird Trans Am ...
The turbocharger has brought significant improvements to automotive engines' output. In those engines, exhaust gas that leaves the cylinders after each combustion cycle is routed to the turbine, ...
The twin-turbo V8 has become the preferred engine configuration for high-performance cars, offering a balance of power, ...
Image Credit: Ethan Yetman / Shutterstock. There was a period when twin turbos meant more than just a faster spec sheet. The phrase carried a little danger, a little mystery, and a promise that the ...
Subaru and flat, or "boxer" engines are practically synonymous with one another. Beyond the Japanese automaker and Porsche, no other major manufacturer regularly utilizes flat engine configurations ...