Engineering Explained

The 2015 BMW i8 is a plug-in hybrid featuring a turbo 3-cylinder engine producing 228 HP and 238 lb-ft of torque sending power to the rear wheels.

The difference between unibody and body-on-frame vehicles is fairly straight forward. Unibody vehicles have the chassis and body of the car together.

What's the best performance car for less than $30k? Comparing the 2015 Subaru WRX, the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost, the 2015 Volkswagen GTI, and the 2015 Scion FRS (Subaru BRZ).

Are stainless steel brake lines better? What are the advantages of steel brake lines? What are the disadvantages of rubber brake lines?

The 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost features a 2.3L I4 engine producing 310 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque. There are both 6 speed automatic and manual transmissions offered.

What is the racing line? Why is it important to hit the apex?

2016 Nissan Maxima Platinum vs 2015 Chrysler 300C. Both cars are well equipped with V6 engines and plenty of features.

My 2014 Subaru WRX STI hatch now has over 10,000 miles on it. The first 5,000 miles were spent on summer tires, while the second 5,000 were on winter tires.

How to change your oil with synthetic oil. Changing your oil is probably the most important maintenance item for the longevity of your car.

The 2015 Chrysler 300C is a full size sedan with a 3.6L V6 producing 292 HP matched to an 8-speed automatic transmission. It features a quiet roomy interior for both front and rear passengers.

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 features a 6.2L LT1 V8 engine with VVT, direct injection, and cylinder deactivation, producing 460 HP and 465 lb-ft of torque.

When replacing your brake pads, you may choose performance brake pads depending on the design intent of your vehicle.

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 is American muscle that hits hard. It features a 6.2L LT1 V8 engine with VVT, direct injection, and cylinder deactivation.

I ride shotgun in Vaughn Gittin Jr's Formula Drift Ford Mustang. It has a 410 Roush Yates engine producing about 850 horsepower, and weighs well under 3,000 lbs. It's fast, very fast.

Gumout sent me to explore the engineering behind Vaughn Gittin Jr's Formula Drift Ford Mustang. The engine used is a 410 cubic inch naturally aspirated Roush Yates V8 running on 110 octane fuel.

The 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek features symmetrical all-wheel drive and a 148 HP boxer four cylinder engine.

What are the best brake calipers? If you need to replace brake calipers, which should you choose? What brake calipers will perform best?

The Chrysler 200 is all new for 2015, featuring a 2.4L I4 or an optional V6.

Should I buy the WRX or the STI? Is 2015 Subaru WRX STI better than the standard WRX?

Anti-squat suspensions are used to reduce body squat by altering the rear suspension so that the forces resulting from accelerating pass through the control arms and suspension linkage rather than

2016 Nissan GT-R NISMO review. The car features a 600 HP 3.8L twin-turbo V6, enhanced aerodynamics, and a Nürburgring developed suspension.

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When replacing your brake rotors, you may opt to upgrade to drilled, slotted, or vented rotors. Which brake rotor is best? What brake rotors will perform better?

The 2016 Nissan 370Z NISMO takes the 370 up a notch in terms of power and performance.

Anti-dive suspensions are used to reduce body dive by altering the front suspension so that the forces resulting from braking pass through the control arms and suspension linkage rather than through

The 2016 Nissan Maxima is completely redesigned with a 300 horsepower 3.5L V6, lighter and more rigid chassis, improved handling dynamics, and a unique floating roofline appearance.

Is it better for a suspension to have soft coil springs or stiff springs? The purpose of a suspension is to keep your tires on the ground.

The Elio is a 3-wheeled autocycle with a 0.9L 3 cylinder engine producing 55 horsepower and 55 lb-ft of torque. The car weighs just over 1,200 lbs, and has an estimated highway fuel economy of 84 mpg.

The body roll of a car is influenced by the distance between the roll center and the center of gravity of the vehicle, The larger this distance, the larger the roll moment, and thus the more body

The 2015 VW Golf GTI MK7 features a 2.0L TSI turbocharged inline four cylinder producing 210 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque.