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GoAuto glossaryV-type EngineThis is like two engines together side-by-side in a V shape, joined at the bottom with a common crankshaft.
For example, a V6 is just two three-cylinder engines joined together, but is much more compact than a straight-six (also called an inline engine). The V is measured in degrees – for example, the usual angle for a V8 is 90 degrees. |
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