Coverage tagged Engines.
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Porsche is close to launching a new family of turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engines, with capacities from 1.6 to 2.5 litres and outputs up to 360hp.
German tuner Pogea Racing has launched two ECU tuning stages for the Fiat 500 Abarth, lifting output to as much as 168hp and adding lightweight options.
Honda has released a teaser video for the 2015 Civic Type R, hinting at its turbocharged engine and Nürburgring ambitions ahead of its expected Paris Motor Show debut.
Footage of the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat revving its supercharged V8 has surfaced online, drawing attention to the muscle car’s raw exhaust note and performance credentials.
Porsche is preparing a new entry-level sports car for 2016, aimed at sitting below the Boxster with four-cylinder turbo engines and a lighter chassis.
Leaked figures suggest the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost will start at $25,995 in the US, with the V8-powered GT from $32,925, ahead of the model’s late-2014 arrival.
Dodge has revealed the 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat, featuring a supercharged 6.2-litre HEMI V8 and aggressive styling updates as the new flagship of its muscle car range.
Ford has set the base price for the 2015 Mustang at $24,425, with the new model arriving at American dealerships in autumn 2014 and offering updated features and engineering.
Red Bull has dismissed the idea of taking Mercedes engines, despite ongoing frustrations with Renault’s performance and Mercedes’ dominance in the 2014 Formula One season.
Brabus has revealed its 850 6.0 Biturbo, a heavily modified Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG with a 5,912cc V8, 850hp and a claimed top speed above 350km/h.
Skoda will unveil the next generation Fabia at the Paris Motor Show in October 2014, confirming a major redesign and new engine options but no RS or estate variants.
A heavily tuned 1995 Toyota Supra producing over 1,300 horsepower has appeared for sale, offering supercar-level performance at a fraction of the price.
German tuner ABT Sportsline recalls its original 1982 Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 project, highlighting the model’s enduring appeal as the Golf celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2014.
Infiniti is said to be close to green-lighting the Q50 Eau Rouge, a 542bhp, GT-R-engined performance saloon, with Formula One links and development input from Sebastian Vettel.
Aldo Costa says Mercedes’ 2014 Formula One car is as strong as Adrian Newey’s Red Bull RB10, challenging the idea that engine power alone explains Mercedes’ early dominance.
FIA president Jean Todt has ruled out major technical changes to Formula One’s new turbo hybrid era, saying only engine noise is under review after widespread criticism.
German tuner HPerformance has revealed a 700hp upgrade package for the 2014 Audi RS6 Avant, raising power and torque well beyond the standard car’s already formidable figures.
German tuner TJ Fahrzeugdesign has re-engineered a BMW 118d Coupe into a 1M lookalike, fitting it with a 5.0-litre V10 from the M5 and boosting output to 555hp.
Criticism of Formula One’s quieter turbo V6 engines in 2014 has sparked speculation that key figures may be seeking to drive down the sport’s value for a possible takeover.
Chrysler's 2015 200 achieves 36 mpg on the highway when fitted with its 2.4-litre four-cylinder, while V6 and AWD versions post lower figures.
Ford will spend $500 million upgrading its Lima, Ohio engine plant to build a new 2.7-litre six-cylinder EcoBoost, adding 300 jobs and supplying the next F-150.
Niki Lauda has rejected criticism of Formula One’s new turbo hybrid regulations, arguing the sport’s technical direction is right despite complaints over reduced engine noise.
Mercedes-Benz is preparing the 2015 C63 AMG with a new twin-turbocharged V8 engine, as the high-performance saloon has been caught testing ahead of its expected debut.
MINI has released UK pricing for the third-generation hatch, with the entry-level MINI One starting at £14,750 and the Cooper S topping the range at £18,650.