Here's how the modest inline-six has grown over time and been continuously developed by BMW to become one of the most ...

The fascinating history of BMW's iconic inline-six engine, from its origins in 1917 aircraft to powering today's high-performance cars and SUVs.

Nathaniel is an experienced automotive writer with more than 10 years of automotive writing under his belt. From model reviews to industry politics to new innovations and development, he covers a wide ...

The first BMW inline-six engine climbed skyward into the shadow of war. By the late summer of 1917, conflict had clawed at Europe for half a decade. Escalations in air-to-air combat were shifting the ...

French angler Andre Meulnart invented the inline spinner in 1938 while working for a company called Manufacturier d’Engins de Precision pour Peches Sportives. You probably know the brand by its ...

There is a trend happening in the automotive industry lately — engines are losing cylinders. Partly due to downsizing and electrification, we are witnessing the demise of powertrains with more than ...

Today we start a series called "Engines You Should Know" in an effort to enlighten the world about the best, worst and most notable powerplants ever used to propel ...

Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...

When it comes to the power and driving experience offered by different engine types, the answer often lies in a familiar phrase: 'It depends.' This rings especially true in the automotive world's ...

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