The popularity of various engine designs typically fades over time as technological advances provide more power, better fuel economy, or both. Flathead designs gave way to overhead valves, and inline ...

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 ...

The inline six engine, which is sometimes called a straight 6 engine, is the configuration of some of the most famous engines on the planet. The Toyota 2JZ, which powered the mk4 Toyota Supra, and the ...

Nathaniel is an experienced automotive writer with more than 10 years of automotive writing under his belt. From model reviews to industry politics to new innovations and development, he covers a wide ...

The mighty inline-6 (also known as a straight-six or I6) was once a common sight, powering any number of models from around the world. In the last few decades, however, the V6 has more or less ...

Frank has been a motorcycle enthusiast for decades, and enjoys the thrill of power at the twist of a wrist! Frank owned several super bikes, including Yamaha, Honda and Triumph bikes, with a ...

In an age when most car companies have shifted toward building the more compact V6 or a turbocharged inline-4, BMW has kept a candle on for the venerable inline-6, the best six-cylinder engine. In ...