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V-configuration engines were designed because they are compact and can be lightweight. A inline 6 cylinder for instance requires more room because of its length; a V6 can be shorter and therefore lighter, more compact and more powerful. V engines also allow cylinders to be close together so they can share rod journals, which also saves weight.
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What is more powerfull a v6 or a v8?
v8 because it has more cylinders which means more horsepower, but there are other engines that are more powerful than a v8. they are v10 and v12
What are the three most popular car engines in use today?
v6 v8 v10
Which BMW's have v6 engines?
To my knowledge, no past or current BMW model has ever had a V6 engine. BMW has used V8's, V10's, and even V12's but no V6. However, BMW is thinking of putting a V6 into their new M3 model, since they are downsizing from a V8. They will more likely use a straight six with some sort of turbo I believe.
Is a Ferrari 456 M a v6 engine v8 or v12?
It's a front engine V12.
How are lamborghini's the same?
Every single lamborghini has more than a V8 engine. Regular lamborghinis have a V10 or V12.
What does a v12 engine mean compared to a v8 engine?
The V refers to the shape of the engine - the cylinders are arranged in a V shape, if you were to look at the engine from its front (note that some engines are mounted transversely, so their fronts may point to the side of the vehicle). The number denotes the number of cylinders. A V6 is a V shaped six cylinder (3 cylinders in each bank of the V). A v8, v10, and v12 should be self explanatory after that. Volkswagen makes a W12, which is composed of two connected V6s.
What kind of motors are in Ford trucks?
ford uses duratec motors for there 4 cylinders and V6 engines. They go through the popular Triton for there V8 and V10 engines. and obviously ford uses the powerstroke deisle motor.
What is the oil capacity for a 2000 ford e250?
6 quarts w/ filter change * for the GASOLINE engines ( 4.2 liter V6 / 4.6 and 5.4 V8's / 6.8 V10 )
Does a 1997 Dodge Ram have a distributor cap?
If a v6 or v8, yes. V10 or diesel, no.
Where is b1s1 o2 sensor on 1997 corolla?
B1S1means...B1 means the side of the V6,V8,V10 engines where is situated the number 1 cylinder. B2 means the other side of the V6, V8, V10 engine. On straight line engine they only use B1. S1 means the sensor upstream or before the catalyst converter and S2 means the sensor after the catalytic converter.
What engine sizes in 2002 ford e350 box truck?
In a 2002 Ford E-350 : GASOLINE engines : 4.2 V6 , 4.6 and 5.4 V8's , 6.8 V10 ------------------------------------------------------------- Also , the 7.3 liter DIESEL V8 engine
What engine does your 99 dodge ram SPORT have?
3.9 V6, 5.2 V8, 5.9 V8, 8.0 V10, or 5.9 diesel
