Advancements in automobile engine technology have continued to rise exponentially, specifically in the past decade, where efforts have been focused on alternative engine technology. The passenger ...

A rotary engine, often referred to as “Wankel”, owes its name to German inventor Felix Wankel, who first developed the concept. Though he initiated the design, it was the Japanese automaker Mazda that ...

With the foundation of our 383ci Chevy build in place, thanks to the installation of the forged Eagle 3-inch stroked crankshaft, it's time to move onto the rotating assembly. That means it's time to ...

Engineers have a lot to think about when designing new engines, and one of the biggest considerations is the shape of the ...

With the engine block for our 455-based stroker mule engine completely machined, Craig Wise of RaceKrafters will now work on the rotating assembly, which includes the crankshaft, connecting rods, ...

Everyone generally knows about piston and rotary engines, with many a flamewar having been waged over the pros and cons of each design. The “correct” answer is thus to combine both into a single ...

An engine with no crankshaft, where the pistons float on air? It’s not a dream; it’s a free piston engine and it might be the next major advance in car tech. When we think of automotive technology of ...

February 2, 2006 UK-based RCV Engines is best known globally for its range of model aircraft engines but the unveiling yesterday of a prototype 125cc Rotating Cylinder Valve (RCV) scooter engine could ...

EVERY so often someone tries to design a new internal-combustion engine. Few make it from the laboratory bench to the big bad world. The last serious attempt, Felix Wankel's rotary engine, lingers on ...