For budding car enthusiasts, it's a badge of honor to correctly identify the number of cylinders in an engine just by its exhaust note. The number of cylinders plays a vital role in how an engine ...

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, ...

The 45-degree V-twin configuration of a Harley-Davidson engine and when each piston fires are part of why the iconic American motorcycles sound the way they do.

When it comes to defining a car's character, a crucial component lies in the engine sound. Whether it's an operatic Ferrari V12, or the burble from a Subaru boxer, there are certain sounds we identify ...

Some drivers might enjoy the sound of turbo flutter, but it's not something you should want to keep around. There are few good things that can come from it.

The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class features an engine that's meant for sports cars, so why does it power a luxury sedan?