Luxury cars have long been synonymous with hefty V-8 or V-12 engines, delivering the power necessary to effortlessly drag these heavyweight vehicles along. Traditionally, comfort and spaciousness have taken precedence over speed, resulting in the use of larger engines to accommodate the weight and size of these prestigious automobiles. However, Lexus challenged convention by providing … Read more
Honda has innovated front-wheel drive engines for decades, and they have achieved legendary status for their ability to extract astonishing performance from modest displacement. These engines are a testament to Honda’s pursuit of perfection, akin to Porsche’s obsession with making rear-engine cars work well. For decades, Honda has held a commanding presence in this segment, … Read more
In today’s automotive industry, the pursuit of speed and excitement is not always linked to high-displacement engines. In fact, engine downsizing is a growing trend among automakers, a practice consisting of using smaller combustion engines over larger ones of the same power capacity. This stems from the goal set by car manufacturers to provide more … Read more
We’ve said it before: reliability is difficult to determine for a myriad of reasons. However, once an engine has been on the market for a few years, we begin to get a pretty good idea of its long-term viability. Unlike determining the reliability of a specific vehicle, where the electronics, infotainment, transmission, and other components … Read more
In the automotive world, there are a few engines that come in affordable packages that also manage to genuinely stir the soul of enthusiasts. Can you think of any, past or present? Perhaps, the 1,6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder in the current Toyota Gazoo Racing Yaris and GR Corolla come to mind, and, from the past, the … Read more
Reliability has always been tricky to quantify. Finding a source that gives a reliability score is downright challenging and with good reason. With good engines, there will always be those who share their bad experiences, and with bad engines, there will always be those who don’t experience the expected problems. Car enthusiasts will argue for … Read more
Summary Porsche commits to maintaining its V-8 engine beyond 2030, navigating regulations with adjustments. Euro 7 emissions regulations pose challenges for automakers in preserving emotional connections to classic engines like the V-8. Porsche seeks to strike a balance between classic V-8 engines and innovative EVs in future models. Porsche has officially announced that its robust … Read more
Summary The 7.3-liter gas Ford Godzilla V8 engine was introduced to replace diesel engines, boasting 430 horsepower. The engine’s capability extends to reaching 790 horsepower naturally aspirated and 1,450 horsepower with a Whipple supercharger. Despite its massive power, the Godzilla engine delivers decent fuel efficiency, range, and reliability, and allows for extreme performance if desired. … Read more
Summary Gasoline is more refined than diesel, and ignites more easily and quicker, resulting in more power at the cost of more fuel. Diesel engines have higher compression ratios, combust without spark plugs, and provide better torque than gas alternatives. Gas engines spin faster with higher RPM and provide a smoother, quieter driving experience than … Read more
Self-balancing by default, V-12 engines have long been considered to be the smoothest running of engine layouts. Despite their complexity compared to lower-cylinder-count engines, which historically limited their presence to high-end vehicles, they have held a prominent place in automotive history since the early days. The pinnacle of their popularity was arguably in the late … Read more
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