Engineering Explained
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Subaru has many turbocharged engines but installing one in the BRZ won't necessarily make it a better sports car.
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Math proves big tire sidewalls are better for the planetSomething as simple as the size of your wheels can dramatically affect range in electric vehicles.
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Here's why horsepower is a dumb metric
Horsepower was created by James Watt who based it on a horse turning a mill. Here's a better unit to measure a car's power.
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What is brake-by-wire and how do these systems work?
Can a car with no direct connection between the pedal and brake still be safe? Find out here.
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Is synthetic motor oil bad for old cars?
Synthetic oil is great, but how safe is it to use in classic cars? Find out here.
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The Maserati MC20 has F1 tech
Maserati's MC20 supercar is the first recipient of a new engine boasting Formula One technology.
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The track-only version of Gordon Murray's T50 supercar will deliver unprecedented levels of downforce.
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How Gordon Murray's T50 embarrasses every supercar on the planet
Gordon Murray's successor to the McLaren F1 is the new GMA T50 due in 2022.
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What do the numbers on a bottle of oil mean?
The right oil is important for keeping your engine happy, so find out how to pick what's right for you.
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5 impressive "flaws" of the C8 Chevrolet Corvette
These five aspects of the C8 Chevy Corvette may not be as flawed as they seem.
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Here's how the 2021 Ford Bronco's crawler gear works
Jason Fenske describes how the new Bronco's low first gear will be a boon for traction and torque.
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Modern manual transmissions have a problem
Find out what rev-hang is and how it affects modern cars with manual transmissions.
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The Porsche Surface Coated Brake (PSCB) system features rotors unlike anything currently available on production cars.
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What if the Tesla Roadster used rockets for acceleration?
Elon Musk has toyed with the idea of adding rockets to the Tesla Roadster, but is it more than just hype?
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Could entry ignition tech save the combustion engine?
New ignition tech has the potential to improve engine efficiency dramatically.
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The 2020 Cadillac CT4-V's engine has a unique turbo design in the name of torque
It might not be a Blackwing, but the Cadillac CT4-V and its engine are still interesting pieces of engineering.
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This street-legal engine makes 1,000 horsepower without boost
It's easy to make 1,000 horsepower. Just add boost, and make sure your engine can handle it. The engineers at racing firm Cosworth decided to do things the hard way. They developed a 1,000-hp naturally aspirated V-12 for the Aston Martin Valkyrie. Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained offers a deep...
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Here's why lean engines don't run hot
If you've ever wanted to know what air-fuel mix runs the hottest, a new video explains it all.
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Koenigsegg's new Gemera makes over 1,700 horsepower, with close to a third of that figure coming from a 3-cylinder engine.
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More boost doesn't always mean more power
A turbocharger is a great way to add performance, but simply dialing up the boost doesn't always equate to more power.
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Why some engines use direct and port injection
Direct and port injection can work well in tandem. Here's why.
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What's the best 4-wheel-drive system?
If you've ever wanted to know which four-wheel-drive system is best, a new video explains it all.
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Why gas-powered cars aren't going anywhere
Electric cars may be gaining in popularity but internal-combustion cars aren't going anywhere.
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Here's the problem with electric cars
The folks at Engineering Explained look at one of the biggest factors holding back consumers from switching to EVs.
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