This engine (allowing it is an automotive engine) is a four valve per cylinder engine.
4 cylinders x 5 valves (each cylinder) = 20 valves total
16V means the total valves in the engine. So the car in question propably has 4 cylinders and 4 valves per cylinder there for 16v More valves gives more power but higher fuel consuption...
On a 1996 Ford Taurus : The 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine has ( 2 valves per engine cylinder , total of 12 valves ) The 3.0 liter " Duratec " DOHC , V6 engine has ( 4 valves per engine cylinder , total of 24 valves )
That would depend on which engine you have : The 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine has a total of ( 12 valves / 2 valves per cylinder ) The 3.0 liter DOHC " Duratec " V6 engine has a total of ( 24 valves / 4 valves per cylinder )
3 valves per engine cylinder , 24 valves total
( 2 valves ) per engine cylinder , total of ( 16 valves )
On a 1999 Ford Taurus : If you have the 3.0 " Vulcan " V6 engine ( which is an Over Head Valve / pushrod design engine ) there are ( a total of 12 valves , 2 valves for each engine cylinder ) If you have the 3.0 " Duratec " V6 engine ( which is a Dual Over Head Cam design engine ) there are ( a total of 24 valves , 4 valves for each engine cylinder )
It is a 4 cylinder engine that has 4 valves per cylinder making a total of 16 valves. This is simple language, allows the petrol in faster making the engine perform better.
The 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine has ( 2 ) valves per engine cylinder ( total of 12 valves )
In a 1993 Ford Crown Victoria : ( 2 valves per engine cylinder , total of 16 valves )
Oh, dude, the 2012 Ford Focus has like... wait for it... 16 valves! Yeah, that's right, 16 valves working hard to make that car go vroom vroom. So, if you were ever wondering how many valves were in a 2012 Ford Focus, now you know!
The Isuzu 6HH-1 FTR33 engine is equipped with a total of 12 valves. This engine features a dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) design, with 6 valves per cylinder, as it has a 6-cylinder configuration. This setup allows for improved airflow and performance compared to traditional engines with fewer valves.