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The Ford Mustang was an instant hit upon its release in 1964, despite having an anemic straight six engine as its base powerplant. Two years later, the engines that powered the 1966 Mustang included a bigger I6 and three 289 cubic-inch V8s, with a high-performance model that made 271 horsepower. As the Mustang evolved over the […]

photo-denver/Shutterstock By Brad Hill/May 29, 2024 7: 15 am EST While some major car manufacturers have stopped offering diesel engines as an option, that doesn’t mean they’re going the way of the dodo. In fact, because diesel engines are more efficient than gas engines, they’ll probably be around for quite a few more years. From commercial

Hoonigan is best known for its Gymkhana series, where star rally driver Ken Block performed car stunts on closed public roads. The first Gymkhana video, released in 2008, featured a WRC-spec car performing wild stunts on an empty airfield. Since then, Block’s team has released several Gymkhana videos, each showing more exciting stunts than the

The fifth generation of GM small-block was released in 2014 to cautiously optimistic enthusiasts around the world. The previous third and fourth-generation GM small-block V8s were not only special, but they became the blueprint for everything that an American pushrod V8 should be for over two decades between 1997 and 2020. Luckily, the LT engine

BLKstudio/Shutterstock Checking and changing a vehicle’s transmission fluid is the best way to maintain the functionality of its gear-shifting mechanism. After all, said fluid is primarily responsible for lubricating the metal gears in your vehicle’s transmission, thus reducing friction and helping ensure every component stays cool and runs smoothly. Just like engine oil, never changing transmission fluid is

BMW Despite making questionable design choices with its controversial front grille, there has been no apparent dip in the popularity of the BMW M3. The legendary performance sedan continues to be the company’s most popular performance sports car. Currently in its sixth generation, the last time the BMW M3 lineup was updated was in 2022

Mike_pellinni/Getty Images By Eli Becht/May 28, 2024 6: 15 pm EST Drivers looking to get more out of their engines often opt for turbocharged options. Turbocharged engines typically offer more power than a regular engine by using the exhaust gas to force extra air into the combustion chamber. This allows the motor to burn more fuel

Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock Automotive history showcases several of the most impressive Ford engines ever built, like the Boss 429 and Flathead V8.The automaker hasn’t always installed a winner under the hood, however, as one particular iteration is widely considered the worst engine Ford ever put in a truck. The current challenge for those looking to purchase

Whether you’re a full-fledged gearhead with a penchant for working with miniatures or a specialty RC car fan who prefers a gas-powered engine over a battery, there’s a good chance you’ve done a little tinkering with one of the many custom-built tiny engines available on the consumer market. But even if you’re more of a casual engine

chali_studio/Shutterstock Most car owners would tell you that properly cleaning and caring for a vehicle can sometimes feel like a full-time job. It is, of course, easy to expend most of your energy fretting over things like regularly checking and changing a car’s engine oil, rotating its tires, and tending to any number of a vehicle’s

When deciding on what car you are going to purchase, it is not just a matter of selecting which make and model you want. There are so many other decisions that need to be made within that already narrow framework before you can drive off of the lot with a new car. For just about

As GM grew and flourished along with the U.S. auto industry in the middle of the 20th century, its divisions began building larger engines. Buick was the first automaker to use a V6 engine in a mass-produced car, the 1962 Special. By the mid-1960’s, muscle car mania had taken over the roads, with the legendary 1964