three-cylinder
Odd-firing motor type
Three-cylinder describes an engine with three cylinders—the chambers where fuel combustion drives pistons.
Once rare, three-cylinder engines have become common in small cars and motorcycles, offering a balance between the smoothness of four cylinders and the fuel efficiency of two: The new hatchback comes with a turbocharged three-cylinder.
Arranged in sequence
- radialEmanating from center
- counterweightBalancing mass in machinery
- pistonReciprocating cylinder component
- valvetrainEngine valve operating system
camshaft · intake · exhaust · displacement · layout · symmetry · packaging
Engine with forced induction
- displacementRemoval from usual location
- compactTightly packed together
- motorcyclePowered two-wheeler
- hatchbackCar with rear swing-door
Triumph · BMW · Yamaha · stroke · crankshaft · vibration · torque · horsepower
Substances released into air
- downsizingReducing workforce or scale
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- commuterOne who travels regularly
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
responsive · peppy · efficient · economical · CO2 · power-to-weight · nimble · agile
inline
Arranged in sequence
- radialEmanating from center
- counterweightBalancing mass in machinery
- pistonReciprocating cylinder component
valvetrain · camshaft · intake · exhaust · displacement · layout · symmetry · packaging
turbocharged
Engine with forced induction
- displacementRemoval from usual location
- compactTightly packed together
- motorcyclePowered two-wheeler
hatchback · Triumph · BMW · Yamaha · stroke · crankshaft · vibration · torque · horsepower · powerband
emissions
Substances released into air
- downsizingReducing workforce or scale
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- commuterOne who travels regularly
lightweight · responsive · peppy · efficient · economical · CO2 · power-to-weight · nimble · agile · budget-friendly
- Inline Enginesinline-4, inline-6, straight-6, straight-six
- budget carseconomy car, base model, econobox, subcompact, compact car
three-cylinderV8
Eight-cylinder engine layout
six-cylinder · inline-six · four-cylinder · inline-four · flat-six
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