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The 5 Most Powerful Engines Ever Installed in American Cars

The 5 Most Powerful Engines Ever Installed in American Cars

Every engine on this list became a showcase of American engineering and performance.

How the U.S. Invented an Engine That Could Travel 932 Miles on 1.3 Gallons of Gas

How the U.S. Invented an Engine That Could Travel 932 Miles on 1.3 Gallons of Gas

Everyone who believes in conspiracy theories—and that oil companies and the automotive lobby are behind everything—has reason to celebrate.

The Most Reliable American Gasoline Engines

The Most Reliable American Gasoline Engines

When you think of American engines, the first thing that comes to mind is probably the classic V8s from the muscle car era.

When the Lincoln Continental Came With a BMW Diesel Engine

When the Lincoln Continental Came With a BMW Diesel Engine

Lincoln briefly offered a BMW-built diesel engine, creating one of its most unusual American luxury cars ever.

Chevrolet ZL1 Engine: The True American V8

Chevrolet ZL1 Engine: The True American V8

Few engines have earned as much respect from American racers and everyday enthusiasts as Chevrolet's legendary ZL1 big-block V8.

Five Legendary Engines That Have Proven They Can Go More Than 300,000 Miles

Five Legendary Engines That Have Proven They Can Go More Than 300,000 Miles

These famously durable engines have earned reputations for exceptional longevity, with many surpassing 300,000 miles on the road.

From Kerosene to Vegetable Oil: What Can You Put in a Diesel Engine—and Should You?

From Kerosene to Vegetable Oil: What Can You Put in a Diesel Engine—and Should You?

Diesel engines have been tested with everything from kerosene to cooking oil, but modern fuel systems leave very little room for experimentation.

The 10 Best Modern American V8 Engines

The 10 Best Modern American V8 Engines

From naturally aspirated screamers to supercharged powerhouses, these American-built V8s continue to define performance and muscle.

Five Classic European Supercars Powered by American V8s

Five Classic European Supercars Powered by American V8s

Timeless European styling paired with raw American V8 muscle. Here are five Old World supercars built during the 1960s and 1970s.

The 5 Most Problematic Honda Engines Ever Built

The 5 Most Problematic Honda Engines Ever Built

Honda's reputation for reliability hasn't stopped a handful of engines from developing serious long-term reliability concerns over the years.

The 5 Least Reliable Toyota Engines Ever Built

The 5 Least Reliable Toyota Engines Ever Built

Toyota is known for reliability, but a handful of engines developed serious problems that hurt their reputation.

The V8 Engine: The Story of America's Signature Powerplant

The V8 Engine: The Story of America's Signature Powerplant

The V8 engine is one of the most important innovations in automotive history.

The Most Powerful American V8s of the Golden Muscle Car Era

The Most Powerful American V8s of the Golden Muscle Car Era

These legendary American V8 engines defined the muscle car era with massive displacement, relentless torque, and unforgettable performance.

The Greatest Four-Cylinder Engines on the Planet of the Past 30 Years

The Greatest Four-Cylinder Engines on the Planet of the Past 30 Years

These legendary four-cylinder engines proved that outstanding performance never depended on having six or eight cylinders.

Ferrari 499P's 1:8-Scale Engine Replica Debuts With Incredible Detail

Ferrari 499P's 1:8-Scale Engine Replica Debuts With Incredible Detail

The highly detailed collectible faithfully recreates Ferrari's twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine with input from the automaker's own engineers.