Over time, in this column, we have touched upon several aspects of not only how to achieve higher levels of volumetric efficiency (as it relates to torque) but the importance of this feature in a ...

Nathaniel is an experienced automotive writer with more than 10 years of automotive writing under his belt. From model reviews to industry politics to new innovations and development, he covers a wide ...

OE manufacturers have always been involved in the performance aftermarket, and today a lot of that involvement centers around producing crate engines, which is smart, considering that so many hot ...

Yanmar is a manufacturer of high-speed commercial marine diesel engines, and the 12AYM-WGT is its largest, highest-output powerplant for seagoing vessels. With 1,822 hp and 6,300 lb-ft of torque, this ...

John Voelcker November 19, 2013 Comment Now! Honda announced three new direct-injected and turbocharged engines, plus an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission with the interesting addition of a torque ...

Newton-metres and kilowatts: the most confusing concepts that explain the magic of the kick in your back when your car accelerates. From linguists to mechanics to motoring journalists, the ability to ...

Evan Williams is an automotive journalist and mechanical engineering technologist with more than a decade of experience in the industry. He has written for the Toronto Star and AutoTrader Canada and ...

Torque converters appear to be a bunch of mysterious whirlwind motion inside a spinning shell that transmits an engine’s power to the transmission and rear wheels. Although they seem complex, torque ...

The driver is a key factor in determining a motor’s stall performance. Temperature can affect the stall torque of brushless DC motors. Tolerances on the motor parameters can significantly impact the ...