Generally, combustion engines follow a standard principle of operation founded on the premise that the crankshaft spins clockwise (as seen from the driver’s seat). That’s how the powerplants are ...

Gearheads and faithful Jalopnik readers already know the basics of an engine's bore and stroke, but for those that might be new here, let's dip our toes in the shallow end. An engine's bore refers to ...

Five-cylinder engines can still be found today, particularly on Audi vehicles, but you won't find many automakers going out ...

Four-cylinders don’t have the silk of a straight-six or the brute punch of a big V8. They shake more and sound meaner than musical. But they’ve moved the world. From brass-era behemoths to modern ...