Increasing an engine’s compression ratio is a proven way of unlocking extra horsepower, but there’s a point of diminishing returns. The team at Garage 54, the Russian mechanics who built a V16 using ...
Taking an engine compression test is sort of like checking your car's blood pressure. It's a quick and painless procedure ...
A computer generated power stroke of an internal combustion engine, following ignition - Pathompong Thongsan/Getty Images When comparing engine specs for nearly any combustion engine automobile, we ...
Formula 1 manufacturers have approved changes to the engine testing rules for 2026 following the compression ratio row that has lasted through the offseason. In December, it emerged that Mercedes had ...
A loophole in Formula 1’s new technical regulations offers a way around the 16:1 compression ratio cap, introducing controversy before the season even starts. Technical manoeuvring to push regulatory ...
After decades of development, Nissan's VC-Turbo promised to revolutionize engines. But can it compete with Toyota's hybrids?