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.

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

Silky smooth and impressively powerful, inline-six engines, with all cylinders in a single row, are praised by drivers for their sophisticated performance and distinctive engine note. As a result, ...

The question of whether inline-six engines make more torque than V6s is — it depends. The torque that an engine produces is a measure of the rotational force that the driveshaft receives. While an ...

While BMW certainly used to favor naturally aspirated engines, the German automaker has been relying on boosted fours and sixes much more frequently over the last 20 years. BMW has experimented with ...

Mazda’s 2025 CX-70 lease deal delivers inline-six power and AWD for under $300 a month, making it one of December’s standout ...