Learn about V Engines by CarConfigAdda


RAM 1500TRX having 6.2 Liter V8 Engine


We all have heard a sports car having V6, V8, V10, V12 engines and so on. But many of them do not know what this V6, V8, V10 indicates. So come let us know what is this V6, V8, V10 and lots more.


What are V Engines?

V engines are nothing but the count of cylinders in an engine. For example V6 Engine has 6 cylinders, V8 Engine has 8 cylinders, V10 Engine has 10 cylinders. You may get a question why it is necessary to mention these engines as V6, V8, V10. Let us know further.

Engines are of two types: Straight Engines and V Engines. In a Straight Engine, Pistons are arranged in a Straight Order. Just look at the image below for better understanding.


Look at the above image, you can see Piston are placed in a Straight line. This indicates they are S Engines. They are basically used in most of the cars that you see in Indian Roads. Now let us know the structure of V engines.



Now look at the above image, you can see Pistons are placed in a V Shape, which reduces the size of Engine compared to Straight Engines. Now let us see the structure of V8, V10 Engines.

                                     V8 Engine Structure



V10 Engine Structure


Now let us see the very Unique W16 Engine structure.


This particular Engine speciality is that the pistons are arranges in a W Shape which enhances more power. This Engine is used in Bugatti Chiron.


Advantages of V Engines over straight engines:

1. Helps in compactness of the Engine.

2. Compactness of the engine helps in lower position of the bonnet, which increases the aerodynamics of a engine.

3. Increases primary balance and reduce the vibration.

4. Smoother operation for high speed performance.

5. It is suitable for the sportscar.

Now let us know the cars which have best S and V series Engines.

1. BMW M330i S4 Engine.

2. Nissan GTR V6 Engine.

3. Porsche Carrera GT V10 Engine.

4. Ferrari 458 Italia V8 Engine.

5. Bugatti Chiron W16 Engine.


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