straight-6

Linear engine layout

A straight-6 is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders arranged in a single row, as opposed to a V-6 configuration where cylinders are split into two angled banks.

The inline arrangement produces naturally smooth operation because the firing impulses balance each other.

Also called an inline-6 or I-6: The old BMW had a silky straight-6 under the hood.

engineering

cylinder

Circular-based solid form

crankshaftRotating engine shaft
balanceSteadiness or amount owed
displacementRemoval from usual location

bore · stroke · valvetrain · camshaft · torque · horsepower · compression · DOHC · piston · intake

automotive

BMW

Bavarian motor works

JeepAmerican off-road vehicle brand
ToyotaJapanese car company
NissanJapanese automaker

Ford · Chevrolet · sedan · truck · SUV · luxury · turbocharged · performance · reliability · smoothness

heritage

vintage

Quality from past eras

classicOf lasting excellence
legendaryFamous beyond ordinary measure
iconicWidely recognized, enduring

timeless · revival · nostalgia · restoration · collector · heritage · tradition · resurgence · enthusiast · purist

characteristics

smooth

Without roughness or difficulty

balancedIn a state of equilibrium
linearArranged in straight succession
refinedPurified or cultured

silky · torquey · responsive · reliable · durable · narrow · long · packaging · longitudinal

Opposites

cylinder arrangement geometry

straight-6V8

Eight-cylinder engine layout

flat-four · radial engine · rotary engine

cylinder count

straight-6inline-4

Four cylinders in row

Phrases

straight lineUndeviated continuous path
straight aheadIn a line, unchanged direction
go straightCease criminal activity
straight faceNeutral, emotionless expression
straighten upOrganize or stand erect
straight upUndiluted and unchilled

Family

straight, straights, straighten, straightened, straightening, straightens, straighter, straightest, straightaway

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G