The debate between big displacement and high revving engines has long been a topic of discussion among automotive enthusiasts. Each engine type offers unique characteristics that can influence ...

Big-block engines have always traded on mythology as much as on dyno sheets, yet some of the most imposing cast-iron V8s deliver surprisingly modest output once you look past the badge. When I line up ...

If you ask any OG hot rodder worth their salt, “what two words best describe the ultimate recipe for making serious horsepower?” We’ll all but guarantee “big” and “block” are the unanimous answers.

Evan Williams is an automotive journalist and mechanical engineering technologist with more than a decade of experience in the industry. He has written for the Toronto Star and AutoTrader Canada and ...

Over the years, the 427-cubic-inch crate engine has taken many forms. Originally, the 427 was offered as a big block engine by both Ford and Chevrolet. In the 1960s, Ford's 427 big block dominated ...

Chevrolet's ZZ632 big block engine may be the most recognizable crate engine in the 10.3-liter displacement class, with a price of around $34,000. But it isn't the only 632ci big block available.

Chevrolet Performance has pulled the wraps off a new fuel-injected version of its SP502 big-block crate engine, giving enthusiasts an early look at what could become one of the most desirable turnkey ...

Big engines aren't the only way to have fun. These V-twin cruisers prove that lighter, smaller bikes can deliver plenty of ...

Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; Takashi Ayoma / Getty, Antonio Calanni / AP Formula 1’s car design revolution for 2026 is the biggest in a generation. Not only are the chassis designs ...

The U.S. is known as the land of excess for many reasons. Take the automotive landscape, for example. You have big SUVs and even bigger engines. However, there was a time when engines in American cars ...