Chrysler’s Slant 6 of 1960-1987 is remembered today as one of the most rugged and dependable engines in Motor City history. Here’s the story behind the indestructible Mopar six. Continue reading
Category Archives: Technology
Video: Crash-Testing America’s Favorite Muscle Cars
The Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, and Ford Mustang are among America’s sportiest cars. But how do they fare in a crash? Thanks to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, we’ve got the facts—and some eye-opening video. Continue reading
Inside GMC’s Mighty 702 Cubic-Inch V12
Presenting one of the largest gasoline engines ever produced by General Motors: the 702 cubic-inch Twin Six used in GMC trucks of the 1960s. Here’s more on this fascinating dinosaur. Continue reading
Video: Engineering the 1984 C4 Corvette
See the latest in automotive technology for 1984 on display in this detailed engineering review of the C4 Corvette. Continue reading
Video: GM’s 1956 XP-500 Free-Piston Car
Often mistaken for a Firebird turbine prototype, or simply forgotten by many, this is the 1956 General Motors XP-500 free-piston car. Get the fascinating story here, including a video of the prototype in action. Continue reading
Video: Assembling the 2017 Nissan GT-R Twin-Turbo V6
We’ve got your engine porn right here. See the Nissan GT-R 565-hp twin-turbo V6 roar to life in this brief but fascinating—and highly instructional—video.
The Pontiac Tri-Power Story
Nothing looks more awesome under the hood of a classic Pontiac muscle car than the factory triple-carburetor system known as Tri-Power. Here’s the story behind the legendary setup. Continue reading