Piston speed has most to do with the stroke. Bore size matters only do to the larger piston and increased reciprocating mass with larger bores. A 1-liter 2-cylinder engine could have a very short stroke and relatively large bore, which would give it very high RPM and low max piston speed. That's why a same…

Diesel didn't die in the US. Light duty diesel trucks are strong sellers and the most popular versions. Diesel passenger cars are better than ever, just limited in selection at the moment. That's due to the strict emissions regulation and relatively expensive emissions compliance technology required for diesel…

It's just the normal business cycle. Every company succumbs to their success (if they succeed at all) and eventually moves toward medicority. Those that have the resources and wisdom survive and come back to success, and those that don't will fail. BMW will succeed, as I believe they have the resources and wisdom…

The cover in the recall is actually an aero tray under the engine. Oil could pool on the tray if spilled during an oil change and catch fire.

The engine cover they reference is an aero cover UNDER the engine. It is not a vanity cover. If oil is spilled during an oil change it could pool on the tray and potentially catch fire. The fix is to drill some holes in the tray to let it drain if any is spilled.

I recently bought a 1991 Chevy K2500 pickup for $1300. Everything works, including the A/C. Oh and it has the 454 V8 with 4L80E with mechanical transfer case. Best automotive thing I have ever purchased.

I recently bought a 1991 Chevy K2500 pickup for $1300. Everything works, including the A/C. Oh and it has the 454 V8 with 4L80E with mechanical transfer case. Best automotive thing I have ever purchased.

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Fiero GT, almost never see them anymore.

A guy just put an 87 TSI for sale down the road from me. Looks clean, stock, and nice from 30 feet away. I think the price says $4k on the window. Will it follow me home if I stop and look at it?

I disagree. The 1.4T is a very good motor, and although the same HP as the N/A base motor the torque curve on the turbo motor is fat. It drives a lot like a diesel, providing meaningful torque from 1500RPM on up, which is amazing from a 1.4L motor. Plus it has effective VVT and forged internals to handle the boost.…

I've seen this before... SHOgun

NP. Guys, this is not a track car (road or drag). Who cares if it wiggles and shakes like a wet dog. This is a clean good condition red over red convertible. It is meant to drive down the road and look and sound good - which I bet it does very well.

Exactly! I think of this everytime my GM truck goes into regen mode, turning expensive diesel fuel into hot CO2 for the sole purpose of burning off a few grams of particulate soot. You can watch the average MPG sink like a rock when it is in regen mode, which can last for 30 minutes to an hour. GM actually put an…

Affordability is relative, but if looking at currently available new cars this is relatively affordable. And it checks all the collectability boxes....

I agree. I think that's why clean original pickups and wagons from the 70s are interesting. Certainly wasn't for their performance.

Whew... no F40 involved. The first picture had me worried at first.

The most anti-social vehicle you can buy. There is no logical reason for owning one of these. Ridiculously expensive, MPG in the single digits, terribly slow, barely fits on a normal road, can't park it anywhere, high maintenance, etc, etc. But I want one BAD.

The rear quarter view reeks of GT-R in the A-pillar to roofline. The rear fascia looks like a transformer. I do NOT like the Camaro-like taillights. Otherwise I think it will look good. No harm in taking inspiration from good designs, but the GT-R isn't a good design....

Produced before 1990 but the one I'd want is a 1992, so here it is. Lots of good choices here, and I agree with the C5 Corvette.