The differences between V and inline layouts dictate everything from smoothness to sound and even how many cylinders an engine can fit. Here's how they compare.

Most cars on the road today use an inline engine. You'll find them in everything from economy hatchbacks to performance models. In fact, the inline six engine has been making a comeback in recent ...

When the motor car was in its infancy, engineers and designers experimented with all sorts of technologies and ideas to see which would work best. Through years of experimentation – and sometimes ...

The Audi five-cylinder isn’t long for this world, but it’s still around to celebrate its 50th birthday. Inline-five engines have been around since the ’30s, but it was only in the ’70s that they ...