Engines with cylinders in different configurations have different power and torque characteristics, and these are two of the most common.

Discussing which engine is better between a straight-six and a V8 is something that feels like a plotline from The Fast and the Furious, if the franchise actually cared about cars. It’s “import versus ...

V6 vs inline 6, which is the superior layout? Most car fans have their favorite, but their loyalty usually stems from an ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Reports of the V-8 engine’s death have been greatly exaggerated. It's amazing just how much reliable power (and efficiency) engineers are able to squeeze out of supposedly “obsolete” designs such as ...

The Hurricane name has been resurrected by Stellantis for its modern inline-six engines, but did you know its roots trace ...

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 ...