Ferrari has filed a patent for an engine with oval-shaped pistons. The design shortens powertrain length without losing ...

This naturally makes the engine more compact. More radically, Ferrari designed a new connecting rod, which is shared by pistons on opposite banks. There's a multi-link system that splits the ...

When your steam engine build requires multiple microscopes ... with no room for traditional bearings or valves. The piston and connecting rod are one piece, meaning the cylinder must pivot ...

This creates an airtight seal in the engine's cylinder. The piston is placed into a machine that will marry the connecting rod and piston. Above it, a pin designed to connect the two components is ...