Topic: engine performance
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Chevy's Corvette Flat Plane Crank: The Game-Changing Reason
The Chevrolet Corvette's mid-engine platform is enhanced by a 5.5-liter V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft, powering models like the Z06, ZR1, and the hybrid ZR1X, which is the fastest production Corvette ever. This engine design enables high-revving performance, with the Z06 reaching up to 8,600 rp...
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Get Lost in the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS
The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS proved challenging in urban driving due to an incompatible infotainment system and its uncompromising, track-focused suspension and deafening engine noise. On open, winding roads, the car transformed, delivering an electrifying and visceral driving experience with im...
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2025 Ferrari 296 Speciale: First Drive Review
The 2025 Ferrari 296 Speciale features a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 hybrid powertrain producing 868 horsepower, enhanced with race-derived turbo mapping for increased output. It achieves a dry weight of 1,410 kilograms through extensive use of lightweight materials like titanium and nitrided steel, ...
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Mexico City GP Shocker: New F1 Championship Leader Crowned
The Mexico City Grand Prix's extreme altitude, over 7,350 feet above sea level, reduces engine power, cooling efficiency, and aerodynamic downforce, requiring specialized car setups. Despite high speeds on the main straight, compromised downforce leads to tricky high-speed corners and a chaotic r...
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2026 Lexus LS Revives Its Iconic Heritage
The 2026 Lexus LS 500 AWD Heritage Edition is a limited-run model of 250 units for the U.S., celebrating the sedan's 36-year legacy with exclusive Ninety Noir exterior and Rioja Red interior, priced at $99,280. It features a fully-equipped specification with a powerful 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 eng...
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F1's New Engine Rules Spark Compression Ratio Concerns
The 2026 F1 engine regulations lower the official compression ratio from 18:1 to 16:1, but this is measured at ambient temperature, creating a performance loophole as thermal expansion in a running engine effectively increases the real-world ratio. The FIA has clarified that the rules allow this ...
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Arizona Man's $1.5M Porsche: Too Rare for Street or Track
This 2019 Porsche 935 is one of only 77 ever made, combining historical racing heritage with modern engineering but is restricted from street use and official racing. It features a 700 horsepower twin-turbo flat-six engine and is designed exclusively for track driving, with aerodynamics inspired ...
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Decoding Chevy's Vortec Engine Technology
Chevy's Vortec engine technology, introduced in the 1990s, uses a controlled vortex motion in the combustion chamber to improve performance and fuel efficiency through cleaner combustion. The Vortec name covers a diverse range of engines, from the popular 4.3-liter V6 to the widely used 5.3-liter...
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Chevy 383 vs. Mopar 383: V8 Engine Showdown
The Chevy 383 is not a factory engine but a popular aftermarket stroker, created by fitting a 400 crankshaft into a modified 350 small-block for a lightweight, versatile performance package. The Mopar 383 is an authentic factory big-block from the 1960s-70s, historically viewed as a reliable torq...
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Miller-Cycle Engine: Mazda's Unique Power Solution Explained
The Mazda CX-90 is Mazda's latest premium vehicle, but the brand previously attempted a luxury sub-brand called Amati, which would have featured advanced technology like a supercharged Miller-cycle engine offering significantly more power than traditional engines. Although Amati was never produce...
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