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Video: Understanding BMEP

Posted on April 22, 2020 by MCG

BMEP—that’s short for Brake Mean Effective Pressure—is an important yardstick in engine development. Here’s Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained to sort it out for us. Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged BMEP, Brake Mean Effective Pressure, Engineering Explained

Video: Bore and Stroke Explained

Posted on January 14, 2020 by MCG

An engine’s bore/stroke ratio can tell us a lot about its operating characteristics and intended application. Here’s Jason Fenske, the Engineering Explained guy, to break it down. Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Bore/Stroke Ratio, Engineering Explained

Video: Is Horsepower Overrated?

Posted on October 26, 2019 by MCG

Do car enthusiasts obsess too much about horsepower? The always insightful Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained has some compelling thoughts on the matter. Continue reading →

Posted in Industry News, Technology | Tagged Engineering Explained, Mazda Miata MX-5

Video: The Return of the Inline Six

Posted on August 17, 2019 by MCG

Considered dead and buried not too long ago, the inline-six engine is back in vogue with the global auto manufacturers. Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained breaks it down for us. Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Engineering Explained, Inline Six

Video: Debunking the Myths About Electric Cars

Posted on June 22, 2019 by MCG

It’s a fact: New things can be scary. Here’s an excellent video debunking some of the more common myths about electric cars. Continue reading →

Posted in New Cars, Technology | Tagged Electric Vehicles, Engineering Explained

Tech Video: Basics of the V8 Engine

Posted on May 9, 2018 by MCG

See the essential elements of classic V8 engine design in this great tech feature produced by the clever people at Engineering Explained.  Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged Engineering Explained, V8 Engines

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