The latest Corvette Z06 did not get a flat-plane crank just to chase an exotic soundtrack. Chevrolet reengineered its V8 from ...

The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has its 5.5-liter flat-plane crank V8 engine as a key feature that makes this American sports car stand out. With this engine, Chevrolet has taken a bold step in pushing the ...

The sounds of the automotive world are as diverse as the cars from which they emanate, with certain engine notes being almost instantly identifiable. For instance, there's no mistaking the deep, ...

After a long tease that gave us ambiguous images and false clues regarding EcoBoost engines, Ford's upcoming performance vehicle has been revealed to be the GT350. The car's 5.2-liter V-8 engine is ...

Dubbed the "ultimate driver's supercar,' Aston Martin's Valhalla needs a flat plane crank 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 and three electric motors to reach that threshold. The funny thing is that those 1,079 ...

The automaker still hasn't revealed how much power the new 5.2-liter flat-plane-crank V-8 will make, only saying it will be more than 500 hp and more than 400 lb-ft of torque. In comparison, the 2015 ...

According to Chevrolet, the new Corvette ZR1’s twin-turbo 5.5-liter flat-plane crank V8 delivers 1,064 hp and 828 lb-ft of torque. That’s enough to blast it to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 2.3 seconds and down ...

Most inline-four engines use a flat-plane crank, meaning two pistons rise while two fall, giving perfect primary balance and even 180-degree firing intervals. Yamaha broke from this in 2009 with the ...

The flat-plane crank V8 delivers remarkable performance with high rpm, reduced mass, improved exhaust flow, and a distinct ...