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V8s get a lot of attention when it comes to enthusiast cars, but the humble six-cylinder has become remarkably prevalent in an era where downsizing and turbocharging give you more power with a lower cylinder count. The six-cylinder strikes the balance between four and eight by providing a mix of an engine that can be smooth, reliable, and highly tuneable in the right scenarios. Six-cylinder engines in automotive use are typically found in four configurations:

The Most Powerful 6-Cylinder Production Engine Ever Made

There is a perception that a V-patern engine is better in terms of performance and efficiency, but the reality is a straight-six has so many advantages over its V-6 cousin. An inline engine only needs one head, gets by with half the cam shafts, and is easier to cool. I-6 engines also produce more torque at lower speeds and are perfectly balanced, making them quieter with less vibrations. Most importantly, a straight-six is cheaper to manufacture.

10 Most Powerful Straight-Six Engines Ever On The U.S. Market

SlashGear

SlashGear has traditionally focused on advancements in terrestrial transportation like cars and motorcycles, but we've devoted plenty of space to discussion of marine engines as well. We've presented a guide to Yamaha outboard motors, a similar primer on boats powered by electric motors, and a spotlight on General Motors' partnership with a hybrid marine engine manufacturer. Most marine engines fall into one of three formats. Many recreational boats use outboard motors, which mount to a watercraft's transom and have a propeller shaft mounted perpendicular to the driveshaft.

6 Of The Most Powerful Outboard Boat Engines Ever Built

Four-cylinder engines still don't have the same cachet as their bigger 6-and-8-cylinder siblings, but the auto industry is in love with them. Using a turbocharged 4-pot is an easy way to reach traditional 6- and 8-cylinder power while simultaneously reducing emissions. Although the 4-cylinder might never reach the iconic status of a V8, there are some impressive examples out there.

The Most Powerful Four-Cylinder Engine You Can Buy In 2024

W8 engine cars never caught on. In fact, "cars" isn't the right word because only one ever reached mass production. The Volkswagen Passat W8 is a truly one-of-a-kind car, as no other production vehicle has ever packed eight cylinders in a W formation. The reason why VW made it is even more interesting and relates to the most successful 12-cylinder in history, which was recently killed off. Here's what you need to know about one of Volkswagen's weirdest models.

This Volkswagen Was The Only Production Car To Ever Feature This Engine Configuration

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Ram HD trucks are in a pickle. A lawsuit claims that it cheated emissions testing with the Cummins diesel engine. 
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Ram HD Trucks With Cummins Diesel Engines Are Being Sued

Since being introduced in 1989, six-cylinder Cummins diesel engines have enjoyed years of success. In addition, the 6.7L Cummins I6 is a good engine, earning high levels of owner satisfaction while powering several generations of Ram pickup trucks since 2013, and given the dominance of the Cummins 5.9L 6BT and its 6.7L I6 turbo diesel replacement, it's understandable if you find yourself asking if Cummins even makes a V8.

Yes, Cummins Does Make V8 Engines (And Here's What They Power)

The automotive world is mourning the loss of a legendary powertrain. General Motors has confirmed the impending retirement of its celebrated 3.0-liter inline-six Duramax diesel engine. Renowned for its exceptional torque delivery, commendable fuel efficiency, and formidable towing capacity, the Duramax has been a cornerstone of GM’s full-size SUV lineup.

End of an Era: General Motors Retires Iconic Duramax Diesel Engine Amid Stricter Emissions Regulations

2025 Ram 3500 HD spied with refreshed exterior styling from revised 2025 Ram 1500. Updated Ram 3500 HD to include a ZF transmission for better reliability and performance. Revised infotainment adds more physical knobs and buttons for easier interaction. A development mule for the refreshed Ram 3500 HD pickup has...

Ram's Heaviest-Hitting Pickup Truck Is Fixing Its Biggest Problem

Thanks to modern technological innovations, automobiles can travel further than ever before on a single tank of gas. Engineers and automakers are perfecting hybrid powertrains, so drivers can get the most range possible out of their vehicles and their gasoline purchases. Many Japanese hybrid cars are exceptionally gifted when it comes to fuel efficiency and driving range.

The Japanese Hybrid Car With The Highest Driving Range

By and large, the automotive industry has gravitated toward touchscreens and away from buttons and knobs for several reasons, chief of which is cost. Touchscreens are now cheaper to produce and individualize using software than ever before, making the decision to move away from designing and building the various components that make up a button or knob mechanism much easier.

Ford's Fix For The World's Biggest Infotainment Problem Is Simply Genius

It's true that horsepower directly correlates to speed. All other factors being equal, an SUV rated at 150 hp is going to have a tougher time getting up to 60 miles per hour than an SUV rated at 200 hp. But we also like big numbers because we're humans and we love quantifying things. When you tell us there's a 5.2-liter supercharged Ford F-150 Raptor that cranks out 720 horses, well, we want to see that monster in action.

The Average Horsepower In American Cars Is Higher Than You Think

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It's been 40 years since actor Jon-Erik Hexum died of an accidental self-inflicted gun shot on October 18, 1984 in Los Angeles. He was only 26 years old, and this is his story.

In Memory of Actor Jon-Erik Hexum:  40 Years After His Accidental, Self-Inflicted Tragic Death

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The incredible 11,000-rpm 911K won't be the only amazing Tuthill creation at Monterey.

Tuthill Is Bringing The 911K To Monterey, But Something Else Will Steal The Limelight

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

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Corolla Cross hybrid 2024 used 4.5 litres of fuel per 100km, 7% more than Toyota advertised, while Audi and Subaru models used less

Toyota hybrid among cars found to guzzle more petrol than advertised, study finds

The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is a monster just ready to terrorize the European elite. It's a mid-engined American supercar with 1,064 horsepower from a twin-turbo 5.5-liter flat-plane V8 engine, and it's capable of a sub-10-second quarter mile. The first units haven't even hit the road yet, but already, John Hennessey is scheming about how to get even more power from America's wildest Corvette ever.

America's Favorite Tuner Has Huge Plans For The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Although the Honda Civic has made recent headlines with its new hybrid powertrain, the beloved Si trim is sticking around, joined by its own 2025 refresh. The Civic Si has never been short on fun, revered as a reliable, comfortable and affordable commuter angled more towards the performance-inclined. While not as “to the wall” as its Type R sibling, the Si is sporty enough for most enthusiast drivers thanks to its peppy engine and, best of all, six-speed manual transmission.

2025 Honda Civic Si Refreshed; Six-Speed Manual Remains

While everyone expects blazing performance from a bright-red sports car, it’s those understated sleepers that’ll surprise you. And one of the most compelling of the bunch is the new Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 4Matic sedan, a distinguished but not outrageously expensive four-door family automobile that just happens to have a Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1-derived engine under the hood—one of the most powerful 2.0-liter motors in the world.

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 4Matic Sedan

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The Most Power-Dense Diesel Engine Available In 2024

What we know now as the Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV has existed in the Mercedes-Benz stable for almost two decades, and in that time, has seen several...

The Most Power-Dense Diesel Engine Available In 2024

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