Types Of Motors Flashcards
What engine has all the cylinders in line?
Inline engine
What cars is the inline engine good for?
Compact cars and miz-sized Sedans
What is a flaw in the inline engine?
It suffers from engine vibration
How was the Inline Engine’s problem fixed?
It was given more cylinders
What is the V engine?
Engines with their cylinders in a V shape when viewed at the side, along the axis of the drive shaft
Why was the V6 made?
Because the Inline engine suffered when it came to power to cost ratio (Inlines are still made)
What other Inlines are there?
Inline 2-8 exist
What are Inline engines also called?
Straight engines
How many V engines are there?
V2-24, also V Twin engines
What type of engines has their cylinders in a W formation?
W engines
How many crank shafts are the cylinders in a W engine connected to?
One
What type of engine does Volkswagen love?
W engines
What engines are horizontally opposed?
Flat engines and boxer engines
What engine looks like it’s punching when the pistons are moving?
Boxer Engines
What engine has no pistons, and what does it use instead?
Rotary Engine, it uses rotors
