Subaru's unique engine layout has driven it to incredible success over the years.

The electric Boxster and Cayman will place their batteries behind the seats in an unorthodox take on the mid-engine layout.

On paper, a transverse inline-6 sounds ideal, combining the silky smoothness of a straight-6 with the packaging efficiency of a transversely mounted engine. In reality, it's an awkward packaging ...

Long before the mid-engine layout became the standard for exotic high-performance rides, these road-legal sports cars went all in on placing the motor behind the driver, making history in the process.

You would think that after 140 years of producing automobiles, the industry would have settled on a basic layout. After all, bicycles don't have heaps of alternative ...

With his 20 years of experience as a motoring editor, Marnus has written about cars covering topics from motorsport and EV's to international new model launches and auto shows. He has experience of ...

Boxer and inline engine layouts are among the best power plants used in automobiles and motorcycles, each presenting pros and cons to consider. Boxer engines most often use four- or six-cylinder ...

Gerhard started his career in automotive journalism in 2010, after finishing degrees in Communication, English, and Politics, and diplomas in Film and Art Appreciation and Graphic Design. He's ...

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 ...

The Volkswagen Group was no stranger to unusual engines in the 1990s and 2000s, a time when, under the stewardship of chairman Ferdinand Piëch, there seemed to be no limit to the company’s ambitions ...

With a Master's degree in English Literature and six years of writing experience, Aayush has been contributing to TopSpeed for over two years. Since 95% of his personality is motorcycles, he goes ...