Efficiency has been the order of the day for some time now in the automotive industry. Regardless of whether an automaker is developing a sharp little city vehicle or a world-beating hypercar, ...

Porsche filed a patent for a new W-18 engine design that actually makes use of three cylinder banks, unlike some other W-branded engines, Carbuzz found. Not only does the patent account for up to 18 ...

For decades, four-cylinder engines defined the balance between power, refinement, and economy. From midsize sedans to family SUVs, they were the gold standard of practicality. But as emissions ...

In the era of downsizing, automakers are gradually moving away from high-cylinder engines. As a result, they are increasingly in favor of smaller, often turbocharged or hybridized powertrains. A few ...

There are numerous automotive engine configurations, from the 4-cylinder variety all the way up to 16-cylinder engines, which are extremely cool but have only been used in a few production cars. While ...