The fascinating history of BMW's iconic inline-six engine, from its origins in 1917 aircraft to powering today's high-performance cars and SUVs.

Here's how the modest inline-six has grown over time and been continuously developed by BMW to become one of the most ...

The reasons inline-5 engines are usually incompatible with carburetors largely come down to two issues: the firing order and ...

A five-cylinder motorcycle engine isn't common, but MV Agusta’s concept packs serious power, compact packaging, and a ...

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The first BMW inline-six engine climbed skyward into the shadow of war. By the late summer of 1917, conflict had clawed at Europe for half a decade. Escalations in air-to-air combat were shifting the ...

When shopping for a car, our mind often goes to horsepower. But in the world of semi trucks, balance and torque are the most important things. And that's where the inline-6 engine shines. Unlike a V8, ...

There is a trend happening in the automotive industry lately — engines are losing cylinders. Partly due to downsizing and electrification, we are witnessing the demise of powertrains with more than ...