In an inline engine or ‘straight engine’, all cylinders are arranged in a single, straight line. This layout is simple, space saving and cost-effective. It makes for a popular choice for small to ...

The vehicles we drive are powered by many engine types (and electric motors, of course) — but perhaps two of the most emotive forms of internal combustion engine are the V and flat configurations.

Everyone generally knows about piston and rotary engines, with many a flamewar having been waged over the pros and cons of each design. The “correct” answer is thus to combine both into a single ...

You know about inline engines like I-4s and even I-6s. Then there are V6 and V8 engines. And, if you're familiar with exotic sports cars, you know about V12s and V16s. What you don't hear about very ...

How boxer engines work, why they’re not just “flat” engines, and a 120-year evolution traced from the 1899 Benz to the latest Porsche and Subaru boxers. Boxer engines feature flat, opposing pistons ...