Five-cylinder engines occupy a strange sweet spot in automotive history, sitting between the balance of a straight-six and the compact packaging of a four-cylinder. They have powered everything from ...

Inline-six engines are the beating heart of a certain German automaker - here's the most powerful of them all.

BMW's iconic inline six engines have had a long and storied history for the Bavarian brand. The company's inline six origins go back as far as the company's first engine, known as the IIIa, developed ...

Inline-six engines used to be a staple of mainstream motoring, from family sedans to workhorse pickups. Today, only a small circle of manufacturers still invests in this long, smooth layout, keeping ...

Boxer and inline engine layouts are among the best power plants used in automobiles and motorcycles, each presenting pros and cons to consider. Boxer engines most often use four- or six-cylinder ...