Five-cylinder engines occupy a strange sweet spot in automotive history, sitting between the balance of a straight-six and ...

Explore the iconic five-cylinder engine, from Audi Quattro to RS3, known for its unique sound, power, and racing heritage.

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 ...

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 ...

When most people think of a fast car, they think of one powered by a V8, V10, or V12 engine. But it's not always the bigger, the better. Having more cylinders is not always optimal. It also isn't very ...