When debating the merits of engine-compartment layouts, one question seems to come up over and over. Here's the definitive ...

While Mercedes may have been the best at marketing the idea of "hot vee" turbo engines with the AMG GT, it wasn't the first production car to feature the concept — that honor belongs to the 2008 BMW ...

V6 and inline-6 engines are commonplace in a lot of cars on the road, but Volkswagen employs the unique and unusual 'VR6' ...

When Chevrolet launched the C8 Corvette in 2019, it represented a significant shift from previous versions of the iconic model, moving its engine from the front to the rear for the first time in the ...

Long before the mid-engine layout became the standard for exotic high-performance rides, these road-legal sports cars went all in on placing the motor behind the driver, making history in the process.

Subaru’s claim to fame would be its performance-oriented reputation. Starting as rugged, dependable, and unbreakable cars, quickly translated into success in the world of motorsports, particularly ...

Boxer and inline engine layouts are among the best power plants used in automobiles and motorcycles, each presenting pros and cons to consider. Boxer engines most often use four- or six-cylinder ...

Toyota’s long-awaited MR2 is taking shape with a mid-engine layout, AWD, and a new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine capable of up to 600 hp. New MR2 may feature mid-engine, all-wheel drive, turbocharged ...

Jaguar’s F-Type sports car is being developed with a mid-engine layout, pitting the open-top two-seater directly against the Porsche Boxster when sales start in the 2005 model year. Boxster was always ...

Mid-engine cars have had their periods of popularity through the years, each followed by a valley of decline. Most recently the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette sports car sparked a renewed interest in these ...