Inline four cylinder engine with cylinder head removed, exposing pistons - Bizoo_n/Getty Images It's an argument practically as old as the combustion engine itself: What's the best configuration of ...

The lightweight showdown: Has downsizing gone too far, or is the three-cylinder engine the future of entry-level motoring? Inline-fours offer smoother operation and reliability; three-cylinders are ...

Four-cylinder engines used to be shorthand for “base model,” the sensible choice you bought when you could not stretch to a V8. Today, advanced turbocharging, clever electronics, and obsessive weight ...

Erik Sherman is an automotive journalist and motorcycle enthusiast. Although he has served and worked all over the world in different capacities, his passions belong to all things automotive. His love ...

When you think of four-cylinder engines, chances are, you're thinking of a system where each cylinder uses a single spark plug to ignite the fuel. This would seem to make sense; why go through the ...

The video walks through the full assembly of a four-cylinder engine, breaking down all 94 individual components that make it function. From pistons and crankshafts to timing systems and fuel delivery, ...

V-4 engines remain uncommon in cars despite their potential advantages. While automotive enthusiasts regularly discuss V-6, V-8, and larger configurations, V-4 engines are typically found in ...

With the debut of the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Stellantis has unveiled its newest gasoline engine, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder called the Hurricane 4, marking the latest evolution in the ...

"Here comes the Porsche 3.0-liter inline-four," you might be saying to yourself. Sure, it'll be on this list, but Porsche's uber-four is a weed-whacker engine compared to the ultimate ...

It's an argument practically as old as the combustion engine itself: What's the best configuration of cylinders? V6 or V8, V8 or V12, straight engines versus V engines, and so on. And, in this case, ...