Engines

  • Formula Ford 1.0 EcoBoost tackles the Nürburgring (Photo: Ford of Europe)

    Given a choice of vehicles in which to lap the famous Nürburgring-Nordschleife circuit in Germany, something with a 1.0-liter, three-cylinder engine may not be your first pick. As you're often told in life though, you can't judge a book by its cover. When that 1.0-liter engine is Ford's new turbocharged EcoBoost engine, and when the car it's powering is a 1,100-pound Formula Ford single-seater, that lap begins to sound a lot more exciting. Normally found on the circuits of Europe, typical Formula Ford racers use a 1.6-liter Duratec engine, putting out around 120 horsepower. Ford's...

  • Nissan VK56DE racing V-8 engine
    Nissan Reveals V-8 That Will Power Altima In Aussie V8 Supercars Series

    The Altima gets a V-8 engine for its V8 Supercars racing duty.

  • 2001 Infiniti M56
    Infiniti To Phase Out V-8 Engines: Report

    While many European luxury automakers remain committed to V-8 engines, and in some cases even V-12s, a top Infiniti executive has revealed that future development of eight-cylinder engines at the Japanese automaker will be coming to an end. The reason, he says, is due to stricter fuel economy and...

  • 2013 Land Rover Range Rover
    The V-12 Range Rover That Never Was

    Back when Land Rover was in the hands of BMW and developing the third-generation of its iconic Range Rover SUV, there were plans in place to take the vehicle more upmarket. Even then, during the early planning phase of the Mk3 Range Rover, the management at Land Rover knew there was an opportunity...

  • The Ford HBA4 V-8 from a 1990 Benetton B 190
    Listen To A 1990 Benetton Ford Play Its F1 Symphony: Video

    Just in case you’ve never seen an F1 race in person or on television, we’ll warn you in advance: the unmuffled engines of Formula One cars are loud. They’re also extremely high-strung, which is why teams go through as many engines as FIA rules allow in the course of a single...

  • 2012 Audi TT RS  -  First Drive  -  Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch
    Audi TT RS Five-Cylinder Sounds Off With Quattro Heritage: Video

    The five-cylinder engine in the Audi TT RS traces its history back to the brand's racing 90 Quattro of the last 1980s.

  • McLaren MP4-12C and F1 supercars

    When McLaren finally unveils its successor to the legendary F1 later this year, there won’t be a V-12 engine in sight as the famous motorsports company and now full scale sports car manufacturer has adopted a ‘less is more’ philosophy. While rivals such as Ferrari, Lamborghini and Pagani believe that a V-12 engine is a core attribute of the supercar, McLaren says the engine has been made obsolete by smaller turbocharged V-8s. The information was revealed by McLaren managing director Antony Sheriff, who spoke recently with Dutch website Autovisie. “The V-12 is a thing...

  • A cutaway view of Subaru's boxer engine
    Subaru Explains Its Core Technologies: Video

    While we here at High Gear Media generally adhere to a strict “no mime videos” policy, on occasion we’re forced to make an exception to this rule. Such is the case with a new series of videos from Subaru that focus on explaining the automaker’s core technologies. As any...

  • CEOs of Toyota and Aston Martin - Akio Toyoda and Dr. Ulrich Bez
    Aston Martin May Begin Using Toyota Engines: Report

    Just a few days back, we brought you news that Aston Martin is seriously considering downsizing engines in its product range. The trick, it seems, is balancing power with fuel efficiency and lower emissions, while not “undermining the exclusivity” that makes an Aston Martin an Aston...

  • Rotary engine
    Mazda Rotary Ends Production, May Return As Hydrogen Range-Extender

    The last rotary-powered car from Mazda rolled off its production line in Japan on Friday, a 2011 Mazda RX-8 Spirit R sold only in the Japanese domestic market. With no successor confirmed, we may never see a rotary engine in a production car ever again, though those at Mazda certainly don’t...

  • Cummins' 4000 horsepower Hedgehog engine
    Cummins Showing Its 4,000-Horsepower Hedgehog At Goodwood

    Horsepower and speed generally go hand-in-hand, so you’d expect a 4,000-horsepower engine to sit between the fenders of a particularly wild resto-mod show car. In the case of the 4,000-horsepower Cummins Hedgehog, however, we can name a single car large enough to accommodate the diesel...

  • 2012 BMW 5-Series
    Power Boost For 2013 BMW 5-Series And 6-Series V-8 Models

    If you’re in the market for a 2013 BMW 5 Series or 6 Series with a V-8 under the hood, we’ve got some good news for you: the more powerful twin-turbo V-8 used in the latest 7-Series and the 6-Series Grand Coupe will soon find its way into 5 and 6-Series models. Word from Car and Driver...

  • Jaguar's supercharged 3.0-iter V-6, to be used in the upcoming F-Type

    Jaguar wants to keep building the anticipation over its upcoming F-Type sports car, so it’s just released a video showing off the supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 we already knew would be under the hood. In fact, we know the engine will come in at least two versions, one rated at 340 horsepower and the second, exclusively reserved for the F-Type, rated at 380 horsepower. Both engines are based on technology developed for Jaguar's supercharged 5.0-liter V-8, so expect both versions to come with direct fuel injection, variable valve timing and extensive use of aluminum to reduce weight. As for...

  • Ford's award-winning 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine
    International Engine Of The Year Winners Named

    Every year since 1999, a worldwide panel of automotive journalists has been organized by Engine Technology International magazine, part of UKIP Media & Events. Their task is not an easy one: identify the best engines in the world, split into a dozen different categories. Since what defines a...

  • 2014 BMW i8 spy shots
    Three-Cylinder Engine For BMW i8 To Be Built In U.K.

    BMW’s i8 sports coupe could prove to be the first attainable hybrid vehicle (which excludes Porsche's 918) to win the hearts and minds of enthusiast drivers. After all, it boasts some 354 combined horsepower, enough to run from 0-62 mph in just five seconds, yet returns a claimed fuel economy...

  • 2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class
    2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic To Get More Power

    The 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic gets a new 3.5-liter V-6, good for an additional 20 horsepower and 30 pound-feet of torque.

  • 2014 Maserati Quattroporte spy shots
    Ferrari Developing New V-6 And V-8 Engines For Next Quattroporte: Report

    Earlier this week we brought you details on an extensive plan that would see Ferrari design and manufacture new V-6 and V-8 engines for use in other Fiat Group models including Maserati, Lancia and even Alfa Romeo. The original report claimed Ferrari would use a supercharger for its V-6 engine...

  • Ferrari engine
    Ferrari To Build Engines For Other Fiat Companies: Report

    If rumors out of Italy are correct, Ferrari will invest some 50 million euros ($62.2 million) on a new assembly line to produce forced-induction V-6 and normally aspirated V-8 engines. Those powerplants won’t be destined for vehicles with a prancing horse emblem on the grille, but instead...

  • 2013 MINI John Cooper Works lineup

    A brand new generation of the MINI Cooper is just around the corner but the performance flagships of the current range, the potent John Cooper Works models, will have to soldier on for a few more years until they're replaced. To keep them up-to-date MINI is introducing a new engine across its JCW lineup; one that promises to deliver the scintillating performance the brand is recognized for but with greater efficiency. JCW models equipped with the new engine will be available for sale from July. The new engine is similar to outgoing unit and still features a basic 1.6-liter four-cylinder...

  • Nissan-Daimler engine plant groundbreaking in Decherd, Tennessee
    Nissan Breaks Ground For Mercedes-Benz/Infiniti Engine Plant In Tennessee

    Carlos Ghosn and Dieter Zetsche buddied up for an alliance between Renault-Nissan and Daimler just over two years ago, and while the duo has been cooperating in the background, today's groundbreaking in Tennessee for a new plant that will build engines for both Mercedes-Benz and Infiniti is a much...

  • The Chevy 409 V-8 up for grabs at the Carlisle GM Nationals
    Carlisle Events Giving Away A Pair Of Engines

    Are you a Chevy fan or a Mopar fan with a project in your garage just awaiting a new engine? If so, we’ve got good news for you: at the upcoming Carlisle GM Nationals, scheduled for June 22-24, Carlise and Auto Enthusiast will give away a 1963 Chevy 409-cubic-inch V-8. Two weeks later...

  • 2013 BMW X1
    BMW And Hyundai In Talks Over Possible Engine Deal: Report

    Despite already having engine tie-ups with PSA Peugeot Citroen and Toyota, BMW is now reportedly in talks with Hyundai over a possible deal to share future development costs for powertrains and other areas. The information was revealed by an inside source who said the two automakers were only at...

  • 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Class
    Mercedes-Benz Could Bring More Four-Cylinder Diesels To The U.S.

    In the interest of fuel efficiency, luxury manufacturers are replacing six-cylinder engines with forced-induction fours. BMW has already made the switch on its new 3-Series cars, and the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 models sport a turbocharged 1.8-liter four. If luxury buyers are willing to downsize...

  • Mazda SKYACTIV-G 1.3 direct-injection gasoline engine
    Mazda Future Powertrain Plans Detailed

    The quest for improved fuel economy across the model range will have a big impact on Mazda’s future product plans, but the news isn’t all bad. First and foremost, there’s a glimmer of hope for rotary-engine fans, as Mazda remains committed to the development of a new-generation...

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