allowing for a more compact powertrain without having to sacrifice piston surface area or displacement. As an additional benefit, Ferrari might be able to increase the valve surface area either ...

Ferrari has filed a patent for an engine with oval-shaped pistons. The design shortens powertrain length without losing capacity. Honda unsuccessfully tried oval pistons in its racing motorcycles. If ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: Engines are made up of over 300 bolts and dozens of moving parts, like pistons and valve springs, that all work together to turn combustion into ...