Inline and V engines dominate modern combustion vehicle design. Each layout offers unique advantages in packaging, smoothness, cost, and performance. Here is how the two configurations differ and why ...

The Nissan HR engine has been a game-changer in the automotive world, developed with help from Renault and now used by Mercedes-Benz.

The Hurricane engine is Stellantis' new 3.0-liter inline-six, which, for the most part, replaces high-output V8 engines, such as the 5.7- and 6.4-liter Hemi engines which have been powering Ram, ...

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

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 ...

In an inline engine or ‘straight engine’, all cylinders are arranged in a single, straight line. This layout is simple, space saving and cost-effective. It makes for a popular choice for small to ...