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What Causes The 6.0 Power Stroke Diesel's Distinctive Whistle
The 6.0 Power Stroke engine had a distinctive whistle back in 2003, but later versions lost out on it. Here's why it had that whistle in the first place.
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Why Mustang II Front Suspension Became So Popular With Hot Rodders
Ford's Mustang II didn't last long, but its front suspension ended up becoming popular with hot rodders. Check out why, as well as how it became so popular.
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The Toyota MR2 Once Got A Sequential Manual Transmission That Made It Slower
The third-generation Toyota MR2 had a very unique feature. It offered a sequential manual transmission, and its implementation actually made the car slower.
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Why Some Ferraris And Lamborghinis Came With Two-Liter V8s
Back in the 1970s, Ferrari and Lamborghini started producing cars with two-liter V8 engines. Here's why they used engines with such small displacements.
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What's The Difference Between Ford's 351 Cleveland, Windsor, And Modified Engines?
Ford offered the 351 Cleveland, 351 Windsor, and 351 Modified engines throughout the second half of the 1900s. Here are the differences between them.
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Ford 427 Vs 427 SOHC: How The Cammer Became A Totally Different Machine
The 427 SOHC was Ford's response to Chrysler's Hemi engines, which dominated NASCAR in the 1960s. But the Cammer's story didn't unfold the way Ford had planned.
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Why This Vintage Fix For Sun Glare Still Divides Classic Car Fans
External sun visors date back to early cars like the Ford Model T and were once considered both stylish and practical. Why do opinions on them differ so much?
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Why GM Stopped Making Brand-Specific V8 Engines
General Motors reined in and phased out division-specific V8s in the late 1970s. It wasn't just about the money — a combination of factors were at play.
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Side Pipes Made Muscle Cars Iconic – Here's Why They Faded Away
Side exhaust pipes were an iconic part of muscle cars. But there are a few reasons as to why manufacturers stopped including them on most models.
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The First Car With Sliding Doors Wasn't A Minivan (It Was A Sports Car)
Although sliding doors are usually synonymous with minivans today, the first car in America with them wasn't a minivan at all. Instead, it was a sports car.
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These Are The Most Powerful Cars Oldsmobile Ever Made
Oldsmobile has been around for over 100 years, and in that time, it was able to produce some powerful cars. These are the most powerful ones.
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Small Block Chevy 383 Vs. Big Block Mopar 383: How The V8 Engines Compare
Despite having similar displacements, the small-block Chevy 383 and the big-block Mopar 383 have some interesting differences between each other.
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One Of The Worst V8s Ever Made Almost Went Into A Saab (Half Of It Still Did)
Saab considered putting one of the worst V8s ever made into its cars. While this didn't pan out, half of that engine did technically appear in some Saab models.
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This 1909 Car Helped Customers Save Money With One Slight Catch
At a time when a Model T cost $850, you could buy one of these for $500 less. Naturally, though, there was a reason why the price was so low.
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How Chevy's 327 Small Block Earned Its 'Mighty Mouse' Nickname
The Mighty Mouse made its first appearance in 1942, while Chevy's 327 debuted in 1962. But what exactly do the animated mouse and the V8 engine have in common?
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How Chevy's Double Hump Heads Shaped Small Block V8 Power
In 1962, Chevrolet introduced double hump heads on its small-block engines. These helped shape the incredible power of small-block V8s for around 30 years.
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Chevy's 327 Proved You Don't Need A Big Block To Win Races
Chevy made waves with its engine designs throughout history. Its small-block 327 proved that size wasn't the only thing that could help you win races.
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The History Of Allison Transmission, And Why GM Is No Longer In The Picture
Allison transmissions were featured in General Motors vehicles for almost a century. The breakup between the companies was a long time in the making.
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Why Honda's F22C1 Engine In The S2000 Was Unique To The US
The Japanese automaker has produced some fantastic cars over the years, but few compare to the S2000 that launched with a high-revving 2.0-liter VTEC engine.
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Chevy Experimented With A 2-Rotor Corvette In '73
The rotary engine isn't very common today, but back in 1973, Chevy experimented with one of its own in a special concept design. It didn't get far, though.
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The History Of The Dual-Clutch Transmission
The history of the DTC stretches back to early 20th century, when inventors explored ways to make gear changes smoother long before modern electronics existed.
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This Is The Rarest Chevy Engine Ever Made (And The Cars It Powered)
It was nicknamed the Mystery Motor and the Porcupine. Whatever you call it, this engine is so rare that only nine examples are still known to exist.
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The Rise And Fall Of Front-Engine F1 Cars: What Really Forced The Switch
Formula 1 racing wasn’t always at the forefront of automotive engineering. In the early days, the sport used front-engine cars, but eventually had to switch.
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Why Did Cars Stop Using Bench Seats, And Could They Come Back?
Cars used to use bench seats in the front, but now bucket seats are the standard choice today. Here's why that is, as well as whether bench seats could return.
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This Commer Engine Had A Clever Trick That Set It Apart
In the 1950s, Commer created a special engine known as the TS3. Its unique design allowed it to stand out, and many still recognize it today.
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When (And Why) Did Cars Switch From Leaded To Unleaded Fuel?
The first gallon of leaded gasoline was sold in 1923, and it wasn't officially banned until decades later. Why did the toxic fuel endure despite known risks?
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These Are Ford's 5 Biggest Sales Flops
For a company that popularized the automobile, Ford has had its fair share of flops. And by flops, we mean cars that failed to impress buyers and fizzled out.
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