The Porsche 997 911 has fifteen engine and nine manual transmission variants across its generation. The braking system, while slightly less complicated, also features plenty of variance in true Porsche fashion. Calipers are six-piston or four-piston, the rotors are steel or carbon-ceramic, and...

The Porsche 997 will forever be a bright spot in the 911 lineage. It brought back the 911’s classic lines and provided an endlessly usable base for a sports car. Nowadays, they’re the last bastion for mechanical simplicity in a 911, making them a target for many potential buyers. However, they...

Regression Cars aren’t getting any less expensive. Price reductions are rare in the industry, and constantly evolving tech means there’s always something new to price up. With that said, there is still a variety of affordable European offerings with some fun and luxurious equipment. If you’re...

BMW’s N55 engine was the Bavarian’s powerhouse of the 2010s and has since become a tuner’s delight. The all-aluminum engine featuring a forged rotating assembly, direct fuel injection, and a twin-scroll turbocharger was a big deal for the company hardly removed from producing the screaming,...

Choosing the correct fluids for your car is one of the most daunting tasks for a new DIYer. The local auto parts store will have walls lined with oils, solvents, and fluids as far as the eye can see without the definitive information you need. Choosing the right engine coolant is no different. Is...

One of the largest annoyances of current direct-injected cars is the buildup of carbon deposits. This is no different for any Audi with the 3.0t engine. One of the most widely used ways to clean your Audi's intake of carbon deposits is with the use of walnut blasting.  Fuel injection has been...

Today’s performance SUVs and sedans have become a bit shouty about their purpose. Whether brightly colored accents, enormous calipers, or aerodynamic elements, they’re not very “under the radar.” But if you look beyond those models, or rather, below them, you can find a surprising crop of...

Porsche had Le Mans-sized shoes to fill with its first fully-water-cooled 911 engine. Replacing the legendary air-cooled, two-valve, single-overhead-camshaft flat-six was a water-cooled engine with double the valves and camshafts. The new engine, dubbed the M96, made more power than any...

Just like that, another year has passed, and the holiday season has arrived. The sales are heating up as the weather cools, and we’re bringing you our best yet! This year, we have gifts on sale for everyone, whether a long-time enthusiast, a brand-new collector, or a parent looking to save some...

The inline-six engine has been a staple in BMWs since its introduction, and few have commanded more respect and admiration than the S54B32 found in the E46 M3, among others. The high-strung, naturally aspirated mill screams motorsports pedigree at rest and shrieks its way to a 7900 rpm red line...