That's because it features a flat-plane crank design usually associated with racing cars or the highest performance supercars, which the Z06 aims to be. But what exactly is a flat-plane crank? It's ...

The cross-plane crankshaft V8 will forever be a part of the automotive landscape in one capacity or another. Its trademark rumbling exhaust, raw power and excellent reliability are the traits of this ...

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is gearing up for one of its biggest mid-cycle refreshes ever. But in addition to the usual suite of exterior and interior design updates, equipment upgrades, and more, it’s ...

Most V8 engines employ what is known as a cross-plane crankshaft. The crank throws are set at 90-degree angles from one another so that the eight pistons rise and fall in staggered fashion to provide ...

Converting cylinder pressure into crankshaft torque, particularly since these pressures produce intermittent loads, involves a complex set of problems. Whether you build your own engines, pay for this ...