For discerning classic Porsche owners and custom car enthusiasts, the sound of a high-revving, air-cooled flat-eight engine is the stuff of dreams. Now, a Minnesota-based shop, Runge Cars, is turning ...

It’s tough to make a splash in the congested performance car market, but Runge Cars is aiming to do just that with one of its latest creations. The Minnesota-based outfit is planning an all-new ...

Someone decided that a flat-eight needs to be part of 21st-century motoring, and we’re here for it. Runge Cars unveils an all-new air-cooled 5.3L flat-eight engine, the Hetzer. Engine offers modern ...

The flat-eight engine, also known as an eight-cylinder boxer or horizontally opposed engine, is a rare configuration that was never used on a production car, although it was relatively successful in ...

Joel was previously an editor at Autoblog for nearly a decade, covering cars from humble economy hatchbacks to high-end sports cars. He has extensive driving experience with plenty of track time, and ...