Rear-engined car models have been rare across automotive history, but many of them are historic and iconic. It's important to understand the difference between mid- and rear-engine placement and how ...

Porsche's 911 is a showcase of just how far one can get with some engineering know-how and an immense amount of stubbornness.

The 1966 Lamborghini Miura did more than go fast. It rewrote the basic layout of a performance car, putting a racing style ...

Chevy's LT1 and LT2 engines are both V8s, but the LT2 has several changes such as a dry sump system and redesigned exhaust.

The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette, known as the C8, represents a revolutionary leap for the iconic American sports car. Marking the first time in Corvette history that the engine is positioned behind the ...

Since its inception, the 911, Porsche's most iconic road car, has been powered by rear-mounted engines. However, throughout its history, Porsche has developed several epic mid-engine street cars.

Forgotten by most sports car enthusiasts, the tiny but mighty X1/9 was designed by the man behind the Lamborghini Miura, featured a mid-mounted four-pot created by a former Ferrari engine wizard, and ...

The mighty inline-6 (also known as a straight-six or I6) was once a common sight, powering any number of models from around the world. In the last few decades, however, the V6 has more or less ...

Toyota turned heads at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2025 with the unveiling of a mid-engined GR Yaris prototype. Set to make its racing debut this summer, the car is powered by Toyota’s new turbocharged ...

Subaru boxer engines don't require any special maintenance outside of the spark plugs potentially needing to be changed more ...