Whether its the premiere rotary design of the Wankel, the JDM darling in the Nissan SR20DET, or the unmistakable growl of the BMW M-class powerplant, CarThrottle has assembled a list of the most iconic powerhouses ever put into production cars, and why if you call yourself a true gearhead, every one of these engines is one you should never forget.
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