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How do some engines rev to 9,000 RPM?

The Honda S2000, the Mazda RX-8, the Ferrari 458, the Porsche GT3. What all of these cars have in common is that in stock ...

But How? Russian Mechanics Convert Subaru Boxer Engine Into Inline-Four

There's no real reason to do this, but I'm so glad they did.

America 250: How the internal combustion engine transformed modern warfare

Internal combustion engines have largely been eclipsed by advanced propulsion systems such as jet turbines, electric drives ...

Here's How Dyno Tests Actually Work

Dynamometer tests are used to measure a car's torque and rpm response. But how do they get that information? And how reliable is what they get?
The New York Times

F1’s new engines are the sport’s biggest gamble in 12 years. Here’s what changed

Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; Takashi Ayoma / Getty, Antonio Calanni / AP Formula 1’s car design revolution for 2026 is the biggest in a generation. Not only are the chassis designs ...
Hot Rod

How Much Nitrous Can a Stock Engine Really Take? From OG Small-Blocks to Modern Coyote, Hemi, and LS Powerplants

Despite the steadily rising popularity of turbochargers and superchargers for hopping up early- and late-model hot rods, nitrous oxide, better known as “throttle in a bottle,” has never lost its ...
Jalopnik

What Causes Engine Knocking (And How Can You Prevent It)

Engine knock is the sharp, metallic sound that cuts through the hum of a healthy engine. At its core, engine knock is a problem of timing. In a knocking engine, parts of the air-fuel mixture don't ...

6 Toyota Engines That Seemingly Last Forever

These Toyota engines have maintained viability long past the expectation. If engine life expectancy matters to you, you'll ...