The sounds of the automotive world are as diverse as the cars from which they emanate, with certain engine notes being almost instantly identifiable. For instance, there's no mistaking the deep, ...

A close-up of a V6 engine cover in a car. - Terex/Getty Images A V6 engine arranges its six cylinders in two separate banks of three, typically angled at 60 degrees relative to each other, with both ...

The V6 engine still doesn't get the credit it deserves, but these five powerplants prove that the configuration can lead to epic results. When the first mass-produced automotive V6 came into being in ...