The Camry Hybrid’s mix of gasoline and electric power works like a well-choreographed dance, delivering impressive fuel economy with performance to boot.
The variable-geometry turbocharger spools up quickly, helping deliver peak torque at an astonishing 1,200 rpm – barely faster than idle speed. “The torque gushes in like a firehose right after idle and doesn’t stop,” editor...
This week, WardsAuto will celebrate the winners of the 2018 Wards 10 Best Engines in Detroit at a special ceremony during the North American International Auto Show. There were 32 all-new or significantly improved engines or propulsion...
The VR V-6 knocks out zero-to-60 in less than five seconds, never seems at a loss for extra punch at highway speeds and its responsive throttle repeatedly brought out the mischievous child in WardsAuto judges.
Generous incentives and Acura-level driving dynamics make this fuel-cell “engine” ready for prime time despite all the unseen, insanely complex things going on under the hood.
High-rpm flogging is not required but makes for storming good fun as the 2.0L turbo 4-cyl. pounds out 306 hp before reaching the 7,000-rpm redline. With a specific output of 153 hp/L, this VTEC engine is the most powerful street-legal Honda ever...
Take a step down Ford’s product hierarchy, and it’s the F-150 with the heavily revised 2.7L twin-turbo EcoBoost V-6 that now makes specific output a relevant spec among pickups. It weighs in at an unheard of 121 hp/L.