When automakers are considering building a new car, one of the first engineering decisions they need to make is the orientation of the engine in the engine bay: transverse or horizontal. The ...

While the early history of Porsche was dominated by cars with engines mounted either behind the rear axle or behind the driver, the company has produced quite a few vehicles with engines mounted in ...

Max graduated Coventry University with a Masters Degree in Automotive Journalism and an Undergraduate Degree in Automotove Design. As an enthusiast who has worked closely with the automotive industry, ...

Eight-cylinder engines, specifically V8s, are synonymous with performance vehicles and big luxury cruisers. Front-wheel drive contrarily, is mostly associated with economical, affordable, ...

Rear-engined car models have been rare across automotive history, but many of them are historic and iconic. It's important to understand the difference between mid- and rear-engine placement and how ...

The Corvette switched to a mid-engine layout in 2020 to reach new performance heights. Learn the history of this shift and ...

For most die-hard car people, a ride with a naturally aspirated engine hooked to a manual gearbox still means the ultimate sports car experience, and, believe it or not, such models are still around ...

The muscle car has proven a resilient component within American car culture. From its earliest rumblings in the mid 1950s to the current version of the Ford Mustang, American automotive enthusiasts ...