We'll discuss 16-cylinder engine disadvantages, but there's no downside that can possibly overshadow this sound: That's the supercharged 1.5-liter BRM V16 Type 15, and its exhaust note is obviously ...

It's one of those questions you've probably never thought to ask, but the second you hear it, it's stuck in your head. Automakers have produced cars with three, four, five, six, eight, 10, 12, and 16 ...

Well, it turns out the humble number seven just doesn’t play nice with the laws of physics – or with accountants. One problem noted by Auto Motor under Sport in a recent article is that the crank ...

In the era of downsizing, automakers are gradually moving away from high-cylinder engines. As a result, they are increasingly in favor of smaller, often turbocharged or hybridized powertrains. A few ...

Five-cylinder engines occupy a strange middle ground in the car world, sitting between the ubiquity of fours and the prestige of sixes. They promise a blend of compact packaging, distinctive sound and ...

Four-cylinder engines have been part of the automotive scene for over a century. Yet the quest for more power under the hood dominated most of the 20th century, giving rise to six- and eight-cylinder ...