If a strange and capricious god transports you to any random point in the world with the intention of betting you what type of engine the car that's closest to you will have, my advice to you is this: ...

Hardcore gearheads are well-versed in engine nomenclature, but for folks whose car knowledge ends with the difference between a manual and automatic transmission, engine designations can seem ...

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V4 engines developed specifically for automobiles are now extinct, but they were at the heart of several cars throughout history. Follow us: Now widely used by motorcycle manufacturers, the V4 engine ...

V4 engines are few and far between(except in motorcycles). It's the reverse situation from 8-cylinder engines, where there are scores of V8s and a count-them-on-one ...

You won't come across many cars with a V4 engine. It can have problems with its balance, leading to excessive rattling and vibration, plus it takes up more space than a four-cylinder engine is worth.