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How Mercedes made the most powerful 4-cylinder engine in the world

Mercedes AMG has cranked out a gem of an engine. The hand built M139 is a 2.0L turbocharged inline four-cylinder that makes ...
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5 largest 4-cyl engines ever made, ranked

Four-cylinder engines are usually associated with efficiency and compact packaging, yet a handful of engineers have stretched the format to astonishing sizes. The five engines below represent some of ...
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F1’s new engines are the sport’s biggest gamble in 12 years. Here’s what changed

Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; Takashi Ayoma / Getty, Antonio Calanni / AP Formula 1’s car design revolution for 2026 is the biggest in a generation. Not only are the chassis designs ...

How a Turbocharger Works — The 350,000 RPM Engine Tech That Changed Performance Cars

The turbocharger is more popular than ever, appearing on the Ford Mustang, the Dodge Charger, and the Chevrolet Corvette. It's used in Ferrari and Lamborghini products, too, and even with the rise of ...