What is a Flat-Plane Crank Engine?

GM 5.5L flat plan crank engine

Engines are complex pieces of machinery that are built entirely on a “best decision for the supposed use” basis. Notably, one such choice is the design of the engine’s crankshafts, or more precisely, the crankshaft’s weights. A flat-plane crank engine is basically an engine where the crankshaft’s counterweights are alternating … Read more

Koenigsegg Agera Rocks the Super Car World

Koengisegg Agera R

Koenigsegg is the fastest Swede on earth. The Swedish car industry isn’t really Swedish anymore, with major players Saab and Volvo now owned by companies abroad. However, one manufacturer remains a true Swedish brand, with the hardest name to spell, ever. Koenigsegg, the exotic car manufacturer, has been around for … Read more