The crux of the matter lies in that the Formula 1 compression ratio is not measured by sensors during engine operation, but statically. The FIA simply compares the ratio in volume in the cylinder ...

Engine compression ratios have become a hot topic ...

Mercedes could come out on the losing side of a critical vote regarding the engine regulations as other power manufacturers ...

Compression in a diesel engine is essential for effective and efficient performance. And when compression is lacking, damage can result. That is why it’s imperative to know whether your engine’s ...

Increasing an engine’s compression ratio is a proven way of unlocking extra horsepower, but there’s a point of diminishing returns. The team at Garage 54, the Russian mechanics who built a V16 using ...

Even before the 2026 calendar year has begun, the first controversy under F1's new ruleset has already surfaced. It concerns the engine regulations, and more specifically the compression ratio of the ...

With every passing day the Mule provides opportunities beyond our original expectations. Since the 467ci engine belongs to HPP editor Tom DeMauro, it is at our beck and call. This affords HPP the ...

Diesel engines do their hardest work in the toughest jobs, from highway semis to construction equipment, and the reason they can survive that punishment starts with how fiercely they squeeze the air ...

Apart from the very curious, not many people ask why diesel engines, compared to gasoline, run higher compression ratios. The argument is reasonably straightforward and starts with fuel ...