The Gordon Murray T.50 has the highest specific output of any street car, generating a whopping 165 horsepower per liter of engine displacement. This is what we motorcyclists would call utterly boring ...

The pursuit of automotive perfection reached extraordinary heights in 2025, with engineers pushing the boundaries of what’s mechanically possible on four wheels. From garage startups to legendary ...

The popular YouTube channel Engineering Explained is famous for taking complicated engineering concepts, mostly automotive-related, and clearly explaining them to the layman. One of the channel’s ...

Engine building competition - EricTheCar Guy, Scotty Kilmer, and Engineering Explained (among many other greats) have a ...

Boxer and inline engine layouts are among the best power plants used in automobiles and motorcycles, each presenting pros and cons to consider. Boxer engines most often use four- or six-cylinder ...

“Work hard, play hard” is a mantra of many. Have you ever considered that hybrids follow that same creed? With several technologies at play, there’s a lot that can go wrong. But thanks to masterful ...

Current Formula 1 engines generate up to 1,000 hp from just 1.6 liters of displacement, and now Engineering Explained has video breaking down the details that make that possible. Technically, Formula ...

Headed into the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 reveal, we knew it would be powerful. After all, the Corvette Z06 already made 670 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque from a 5.5-liter, naturally ...

The advantages of diesel engines over their gas-powered counterparts are well documented. Compared to gas engines, diesels are more durable, are more fuel efficient, and, generally, provide more ...

V-4 engines remain uncommon in cars despite their potential advantages. While automotive enthusiasts regularly discuss V-6, V-8, and larger configurations, V-4 engines are typically found in ...