straight-six
Engine with aligned cylinders
A straight-six is an engine configuration with six cylinders arranged in a single row, as opposed to a V6 where cylinders are split into two angled banks.
The inline arrangement produces inherent mechanical balance, making straight-sixes smooth and refined.
Classic examples powered BMWs and older American cars; the configuration has seen revival in recent years: The new engine is a turbocharged straight-six.
Rotating engine shaft
- cylinderCircular-based solid form
- pistonsForce-transferring engine cylinders
- camshaftLobed rod operating valves
- valvetrainEngine valve operating system
block · cylinder head · firing order · balance · smoothness · displacement · compression ratio · overhead cam
Rotational force measurement
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- throttle responseEngine's reaction to pedal
- durabilityResistance to wear
- reliabilityConsistent, predictable performance
refinement · balanced · responsive · pulling power · effortless · robust · longevity · serviceability
Soft and lustrous
Compact automobile line
- restorationReturning something to condition
- vintageQuality from past eras
- collectorOne who gathers items
- golden agePeriod of peak prosperity
Four-cylinder engine layout
- flat-sixHorizontally opposed six-cylinder engine
- V8Eight-cylinder engine layout
- boxerCombat sport competitor
- packagingProtective product enclosure
width · longitudinal · rear-wheel drive · engine bay · weight distribution · center of gravity
crankshaft
Rotating engine shaft
- cylinderCircular-based solid form
- pistonsForce-transferring engine cylinders
- camshaftLobed rod operating valves
valvetrain · block · cylinder head · firing order · balance · smoothness · displacement · compression ratio · overhead cam · intake manifold
torque
Rotational force measurement
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
- throttle responseEngine's reaction to pedal
- durabilityResistance to wear
reliability · refinement · balanced · responsive · pulling power · effortless · robust · longevity · serviceability
silky smooth
Soft and lustrous
Ford Falcon
Compact automobile line
- restorationReturning something to condition
- vintageQuality from past eras
- collectorOne who gathers items
golden age · patina · concours · survivor
inline-four
Four-cylinder engine layout
- flat-sixHorizontally opposed six-cylinder engine
- V8Eight-cylinder engine layout
- boxerCombat sport competitor
packaging · width · longitudinal · rear-wheel drive · engine bay · weight distribution · center of gravity
- enginesdiesel engine, gasoline engine, car engine, truck engine, piston engine
- Inline Enginesinline-4, inline-6, three-cylinder, four-cylinder, six-cylinder
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