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 ...

After reviewing the successes of Chevrolet’s 1955 small block V8, Buick introduced an all-aluminum V8 in 1961. This engine would go on to become the Rover V8, powering everything from TVRs to tractors ...

I have a 2000 Monte Carlo SS. I believe the factory sold later models of this car with a supercharger. This would be my first attempt at putting on a supercharger. I'd prefer a complete donor car so I ...

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 ...