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 ...

One of the very first elements any automotive designer must consider is where to locate the engine. Whether it's a typical internal-combustion powerplant or electric motors, engines require a lot of ...

Explore the groundbreaking Mercedes-Benz C111 concept cars, which tested cutting-edge technologies in the 1970s.

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.

The 1980s saw the introduction of many memorable sports cars, including the following five mid-engine supercar icons. Though the weight distribution advantages of the mid-engine layout had been proven ...

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 ...

Chase Bierenkoven is a gearhead and writer based in Denver, Colorado. As the family lore goes, Chase's first word was "truck." Cars have been a problem ever since. By 16, Chase was spending his ...

Cars that share major internal components are often similar and in the same vehicle class. However, there are plenty of cars out there that share an engine despite offering completely different ...

Chevy’s Corvette C8 now costs less than a top-trim Toyota Sienna, with Costco members getting an extra $3,000 off amid rising dealer discounts.