The inline-six automotive engine does indeed offer several general advantages over a V6, but there are some I6 engines that ...

The inline-6 engine layout has its fans in the gas world, but it's the de facto standard design among diesel aficionados. Hardly surprising, as these engines are less complex than any V layout and ...

Intake, compression, power, then exhaust. Every 4-stroke engine ever made – about 80% of all engines currently in existence – function on this principle – even rotary engines. But now, Porsche has ...

The Toyota 2JZ-GTE inline-6 engine is widely regarded as one of Toyota's best engines of the 1990s. Many gearheads and enthusiasts take things even further, though, placing the 2JZ-GTE among the ...

When Ford launched the 6.4L Power Stroke V-8 diesel engine in 2007 as part of its F-Series trucks, Ford enthusiasts expected it to be unlike its predecessor, the 6.0L Power Stroke. Although Ford ...

Will joined the TopSpeed team over two and a half years ago, bringing his lifelong automotive passion, writing experience, and editorial expertise along with him. Whether classic or modern, American ...

It might seem like every automaker is ditching V-6 engines in favor of boosted four-cylinders these days, but don’t count the V-6 out yet. There are all sorts of appealing performance cars, trucks, ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...