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
Summary Twin-cylinder engines offer faster revs, less vibration, and better torque spread, making them a popular choice for motorcycles globally. Small V-twin engines like the Suzuki VL 125LC Intruder and Honda VT125 Shadow offer a cost-effective option for European markets. The Keeway V Cruise 125, the last of the 125 cc v-twins, boasts mature styling … 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
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
The inline-six engine has long been celebrated for its smooth power delivery and balanced design. In automotive engineering, larger displacements have often been favored to maximize performance. However, there is a unique and intriguing corner of the automotive world that used the smallest displacement inline-six engines ever produced. These pint-sized power plants may lack the … Read more
Summary Ferrari developed the smallest V-8 engine ever with a 2.0-liter displacement to meet tax constraints in Italy. The V-8 engine has evolved from a naturally aspirated to a turbocharged version with increased power over the years. Other car manufacturers, mostly Italian, have also produced small displacement V-8 engines as compact as today’s four-cylinder engines. … Read more
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