V8 Hell Unleashed: 9.3-liter Big-Block Churns 2,500 HP
30 Oct 2013, 16:01 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Last time we talked about engines on dynos we had LaFerrari’s 800 HP mill. Before that, there was a crazy pink Hemi V8 that delivered 802 horses. Well, if you thought those two were impressive...
Ford Working on “Voodoo” EcoBoost Twin-Turbo V8 for 2015 Mustang
29 Oct 2013, 14:35 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Set to go on sale next year with a choice of three engines - as revealed by the Morpace survey we wrote about yesterday - the 2015 Ford Mustang is rumored to receive more powertrains after its launc...
Here’s Another Toyota Powered Smart ForTwo
23 Oct 2013, 15:59 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / We were showing you a few days ago a suited up Smart ForTwo powered by a Toyota engine almost pulling a wheelie. Forget that, here’s one that can really make a show. Unlike the other one wh...
Corvette-powered Fisker Karma Set for 2014 Launch
21 Oct 2013, 09:22 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / We bet a lot of people have dreamed about driving a cool looking Fisker Karma with a powerful gasoline engine under its hood. Well, there’s some good news for you as Detroit-based company VL A...
Honda's New F1 Engine Sounds Like a Vacuum Cleaner
19 Oct 2013, 11:36 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Set to return to Formula One as an engine supplier for McLaren starting 2015, Japanese automaker Honda has released a video previewing the sound of their brand new power unit. The new engine is d...
Toyota Powered Smart ForTwo Is Pure Fun
19 Oct 2013, 07:43 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Although you can easily find a complete bike engine kit from aftermarket vendors, with all it needs for your Smart ForTwo to be able to beat supercars, here’s what you can do if you have too m...
Spyker B6 Venator To Have Toyota-Based Engine
15 Oct 2013, 14:45 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / It’s been said that Dutch sportscar manufacturer Spyker wants to fit a Lotus-built V6 engine under the hood of its upcoming B6 Venator model. Why would you want to learn that on this blog? ...
Toyota Defying Engine Downsizing to Go for Bigger Atkinsons
15 Oct 2013, 13:19 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / With the stricter fuel consumption and CO2 emissions regulations these days, all automakers are downsizing their engines and are fitting them with turbochargers to still offer power. All, but Toyota...
Aston Martin Says No to Hybrids, Sticks to V12 Engines
15 Oct 2013, 09:43 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Although Ferrari, McLaren and Porsche have already started a new trend with hybrid supercars, a number of sportscar manufacturers are not willing to join the scene, including Aston Martin, who says ...
Is the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe Getting a V6 Engine?
10 Oct 2013, 15:03 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / It’s been more than 13 years since the Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon twins came with anything other than a V8 engine under the hood, but word has it a V6 mill could make its way into GM’...
2014 Ford Fusion 1.5-liter EcoBoost Rated at 23/36 MPG
10 Oct 2013, 08:37 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / The 2014 Ford Fusion SE fitted with the company’s smaller turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder mill returns an estimated 23 miles per gallon in the city and 36 miles per gallon on the highway,...
2016 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Engine Leaked?
9 Oct 2013, 14:58 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Rumors about the C7-based Z06 (Z07?) and ZR1 high-performance Corvettes have been flying around since the seventh-generation sportscar was unveiled back in January, but all we got so far is that the...
Ferrari to Supply New F1 Engines to Sauber in 2014
4 Oct 2013, 13:49 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Scuderia Ferrari and Sauber F1 have extended their Formula One collaboration with a multi-year agreement that enables the Swiss team to use Ferrari’s new 1.6-liter turbocharged V6 power unit f...
Pink Hemi Engine Dynoes 802 HP
4 Oct 2013, 13:03 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / While reporting about the awful Hello Kitty-themed Chevrolet Camaro yesterday, we remembered the crazy Moulin Rouge and Panther Pink hues Dodge and Plymouth used to offer on a number of musclecars i...
Ford Explains New 3.5-liter EcoBoost Racing Engine
3 Oct 2013, 14:07 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Ford Racing has released a brand new video in which it explains the technology and effort behind its brand new 3.5-liter EcoBoost racing engine that will be fitted in the Ford Riley Daytona prototyp...
Ford Announces 2.0-liter EcoBoost Police Sedan
18 Sep 2013, 15:29 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Ford Motor Co. has announced the introduction of a 2.0-liter EcoBoost-powered Police sedan that was designed to meet requests of law enforcement agencies looking to reduce fuel costs. Based on th...
2JZ Powered Datsun 280Z Challenges Mitsubishi Evo IX
4 Sep 2013, 10:05 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The Datsun 280Z can almost be considered the Japanese Corvette. It had the right shape for its time, independent four-wheel suspension, rear-wheel drive and also had lots of comfort features. But...
See a Toyota Powered Homemade 1928 Plymouth
23 Aug 2013, 15:10 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Not having money for an original 1920s vehicle won’t stop a passionate guy from having one. No, we’re not talking about stealing one, because you won’t go too far in one, but makin...
Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC UK Pricing Announced
19 Aug 2013, 13:12 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Japan-based automaker Honda has announced pricing and specifications for the CR-V compact SUV equipped with the 1.6-liter i-DTEC engine. Developed exclusively for Europe, the new diesel 1.6 i-DTEC C...
Honda Working on New LMP1 Engine
9 Aug 2013, 09:05 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Honda Performance Development (HPD) has announced plans to offer a new LMP1 endurance sports-car engine for the 2014 season. The new engine will be based on the same turbocharged 2.2-liter V6 unit u...