Size matters, but so does power-to-weight ratio and the suspension setup. Even small economy hatchbacks without decent sound proofing can offer you a more exciting driving experience than a much more expensive and powerful ride that your buddies would call a "serious" car.

As all of you probably know, it's World Puppetry Day. Who am I kidding? Of course you knew. I'm probably interrupting you getting ready for some big local puppetry event as we speak. My apologies. I just thought, in honor of the day, you should see these pictures of a creepy-but-very-well-done car engine puppet.

Welcome to Forgotten Cars, where we highlight fascinating cars and engines that are obscure, unrecognized and lost to the passage of time.

Because not everything in the world is terrible, some carmakers are willing to sell you an engine all by its mighty self. Jalopnik readers know the best you can buy.

As we have all heard ad nauseum, there is going to be a new 2014 Corvette debuting next year. But we haven't heard full details on what sort of engine is under the all new hood.

Chrysler will revive the Hemi "Elephant" 426 engine from the 1960s as a crate package, this time with an all-aluminum block and heads that shed 100 lbs. Specs: 540 hp, 530 lb-ft of torque for $13,675 in peanuts. [Chrysler]

Chevrolet will return to IndyCar racing in 2012 with a twin-turbo V6 to take on Honda, according to the AutoExtremist. It's the first time Chevy's raced in the Indianapolis 500 since 2005 when it offered old-fashioned V8s.