American automaker Buick launched the Special in 1962 — the first American car with a standard V6 gasoline engine. Parent company General Motors called its newest V6 engine the "Fireball," a ...
While eight cylinders like Chevy’s small-block or Chrysler’s HEMI, are often associated with American engineering excellence, many enthusiasts forget about Buick’s venerable V6. Less exciting in terms ...
When it comes to cars, facts, and the truth, Matt’s equal love for all three meant automotive journalism was the only path forward. Ever since the age of six, when he’d spend his time helping his ...
Time is catching up with Buick's seemingly ageless V6 engine. The venerable workhorse, which set several industry benchmarks for quality, reliability, durability, performance, fuel economy and ...
Many of you reading this are familiar with the Buick 3800 V6. As a whole, the famed V6 has been hailed as one of the most reliable engines ever produced, and not just by Buick or General Motors, but ...
The ancestor of the Buick V6 is the Buick 215 V8, an innovative lightweight V8 with aluminum block and heads that debuted in 1961. This engine turned into iron and gained much displacement with GM ...