Glossary / General

bore

11 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

The bore is how wide the engine’s cylinders are. Making them wider lets the engine take in more air and fuel, which can make it stronger.

Technical Definition

The bore is the diameter of an engine's cylinder; increasing it enlarges the engine’s displacement and can boost power.

Hear It Discussed

"...Oh, bore, that's right. And so, if you wanted displacement..."
Your BMW M3 Comes Thanks to Jaguar — The Carmudgeon Show w Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep. 186 The Carmudgeon Show 15:28

"...incremental refinements like increasing the bore and adjusting the wall bearings these days. You got to have thin walls..."
How Ferrari Survived Ford, Fiat, and Fate Past Gas 15:14

"...the hot weather has made the bore. That is the cylinder in which the piston moves bigger in diameter."
#2635: Knock, Knock... The Best of Car Talk 10:25