We may have goofed, but we're man enough to admit it. Despite the countless engine dynamometer tests car magazines publish each month, we've rarely-if ever-explained how an engine dyno actually works.

A stock 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 6 with 184k km hits the dyno to see how much power it still makes after years of use. This ...

Few subjects create more argument in the performance world than dyno numbers, the stats that represent individual measurement of the horsepower and torque that a car or truck’s driven wheels put on ...

The arrival of the C8 Corvette ZR1 signifies to the world that Chevy can kick it with the best of them, but even with a four-figure horsepower claim, aftermarket tuners will never be satisfied. Now ...

Given a choice between spending $500 for a day on the dyno and upgrading to a trick set of cylinder heads, most hot rodders on a budget would opt for the hardware. But a different view should be ...

The need to measure mechanical power is older than the car itself. Back in the 18th century, mine owners measured how hard a horse could pull. During the Industrial Revolution, engineers expanded on ...

You’re looking at a Mazzei Formula Five—or, rather, the Mazzei Formula Five. It’s a one-off supercar built by David Mazzei, combining a Superlite SL-C kit car body with a homemade five-rotor engine.

Calling a Honda Civic with a laptop “the most feared thing in the car community” is mostly a joke—but it didn’t come out of nowhere. Some cars, certainly some Civics, can make a lot more power than ...

Antonio is a chemical engineering student pursuing his master's degree in chemical engineering and sustainable processes. Throughout his academic journey, he has gained substantial knowledge in areas ...

If you can ignore the polarizing front grille, the G80 is arguably the best M3 yet. 185 kilograms (408 pounds) heavier than the F80 before it, the manual-equipped base model is nothing to scoff at ...