Downsizing has resulted in many of our beloved V8s being shelved in favor of six-cylinder alternatives, some of which have then further shrunk down to four-cylinder motors. Now, with the continual ...

Just about every piston engine is defined by two basic measurements: bore and stroke. Bore is the diameter of the cylinder. Stroke is the distance the piston travels from bottom dead center to top ...

Internal combustion engines are commonly referred to by their displacements whether its old-school cubic inches or more modern CC and liter nomenclature. If you love cars, you've no doubt heard of the ...

Tijo is an engineer, mechanic, and an avid content creator with over 5 years of experience as an automotive journalist. His media and publishing journey began with CarHP and CarIndigo, and soon ...

The bore of a cylinder (along with the stroke and the number of cylinders in the engine) is what determines displacement. Increasing the bore can help boost the horsepower of your engine, which is ...