The W8 was a bit of a Dr. Frankenstein project, formed by taking two of Volkswagen’s revered narrow-angle VR6 engines, lopping two cylinders off each one, and melding the two halves together.

It's doubtful that the Aztec will ever be a big-money collectible, but there are plenty of odd-looking cars that originally ...

While the A1 may not have a turbocharged W8 or a mighty V10, the little 4-banger still packs a serious punch. It uses a ...

CERTAIN SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L W8 ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE AFFECTED ...

This article won't malign sports cars that aren't perfect. Perfection is as elusive as the ivory-billed woodpecker, but the ...

Image Credit: Rutger van der Maar – CC BY 2.0/Wiki Commons. Engine: 4.0L W8 Horsepower: 270-hp The W8 is a ‘strange’ and somewhat rare variant of the Volkswagen Passat. You may think stranger things ...

Smaller boats such as canoes mostly use paddles, but anything larger requires an outboard motor — also known as a marine engine — that isn't always included in the price tag. Plenty of motor ...

From time to time, you should also consider an extra level of preventative maintenance with an engine flush. Adding an engine flush to your maintenance routine helps your motor last longer and ...

Ready for some math? Porsche just patented an engine design titled: "Method for a Combustion Machine With Two Times Three Strokes." Huh? As the opening paragraph of the patent filing describes it ...

Air is drawn in via carburation or fuel injection through the front half of the engine, where it is squeezed down and compressed to 200-300 psi (13.8-20.6 bar) – very much like a compressor ...