inline-four
Four pistons, one row
An inline-four is a four-cylinder internal combustion engine with all cylinders arranged in a single row.
This configuration dominates small to mid-sized cars and motorcycles due to its compact size, simplicity, and smooth operation.
The Civic comes with a 2.0-liter inline-four.
Also called a straight-four.
Circular-based solid form
- crankshaftRotating engine shaft
- pistonReciprocating cylinder component
- camshaftLobed rod operating valves
- displacementRemoval from usual location
bore · stroke · compression · valvetrain · firing order · block · head · timing belt
Machine producing motion
- sedanEnclosed passenger car
- hatchbackCar with rear swing-door
- commuterOne who travels regularly
- economy carFuel-efficient, affordable vehicle
Civic · Golf · Mazda3 · reliability · fuel efficiency · compact · daily driver · transverse
Adjusting pitch accuracy
- boostUpward push or increase
- turbochargerExhaust-powered engine booster
- superchargerEngine air compressor
- aftermarketTrade in replacement parts
horsepower · modifications · intake · exhaust · intercooler · downpipe · headers · tune
cylinder
Circular-based solid form
- crankshaftRotating engine shaft
- pistonReciprocating cylinder component
- camshaftLobed rod operating valves
displacement · bore · stroke · compression · valvetrain · firing order · block · head · timing belt · oil pan
engine
Machine producing motion
economy car · Civic · Golf · Mazda3 · reliability · fuel efficiency · compact · daily driver · transverse · front-wheel drive
tuning
Adjusting pitch accuracy
- boostUpward push or increase
- turbochargerExhaust-powered engine booster
- superchargerEngine air compressor
aftermarket · horsepower · modifications · intake · exhaust · intercooler · downpipe · headers · tune · dyno
sportbike
High-speed racing motorcycle
Japanese · Yamaha · Honda · Kawasaki · Suzuki · supersport · trackday · powerband
- enginesdiesel engine, gasoline engine, car engine, truck engine, piston engine
- Motorcycle RacingMotoGP, motocross, superbike, road racing, supersport
- Motorcyclesmotorcycle, motorbike, cruiser, cruisers, sport bike