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.

A v6 engine shown without cylinder heads exposing valve relief cuts on the piston faces. - Dima Aletskyi/Shutterstock If you're shopping for a new automobile or motorcycle, in addition to some battery ...

Displacement and cylinder count are one of the main factors that separate one engine from another. Everyone knows a 2.0-liter four-cylinder and a 6.2-liter V8 are not playing the same game. However, ...

There are people who will tell you that the roar of a V8 engine is one of the most beautiful sounds of all time — a point that's hard to argue with. The deep and thunderous growl of a powerful V8 ...