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Type 1 cylinder arrangement
arranged in the form of a cylinder of an automobile engine main line, V-type, W-type horizontal opposed well
line (L type): As the name suggests, is the all cylinders a row of vertically reciprocating, generally six-cylinder engines to use more or less in this manner, it is characterized by a simple process, easy maintenance and low manufacturing cost. Is the preferred economy car, but large vibration during engine operation
V type: all of the cylinders in two rows, corresponding to two in-line cylinders of the engine are connected at an angle, which is preferable in the form of an engine , characterized by smooth running, vibration and noise should be less than in-line engine. Ride affect the size of the angle between the two cylinders of the engine is relatively large, 90deg; is the best, but since the engine manufacturers have other considerations, will have 60deg;, 110deg; other forms, Usually the angle, the smaller the width of the engine, disposed within convenient for small cabin, but to a corresponding increase in the height. The center of gravity angle is increased, then the height of the engine is relatively low, is conducive to stability in the corners of the vehicle body. V-type engine construction is relatively complicated, manufacturing costs and maintenance costs are high, and more used in high-end cars.
horizontally opposed: two cylinders are connected to a horizontal manner, all of the pistons to make reciprocating motion level, it is characterized by a better balance of the engine, and the center of gravity is relatively low, is conducive to the stability of the car . For example, Subaru in the World Rally Championship racing and are based on the famous Porsche boxer engine. But since all the cylinders are horizontally placed, lubricate the upper half became a problem, relative to other types of engines require a more sophisticated lubrication system, invisible to increase the manufacturing cost.
W type: W type engine is Volkswagen’s first, but it is not four banks of cylinders arranged in a W-type, but by complex spatial structure of two angleSmall four cylinder V-type engine is connected to a single crankshaft. This can greatly reduce the size of the engine, such as the volume of cylinder W-type engine 12 is only equivalent to the general public or a volume slightly larger V8 V6 engine, while operating very smoothly quiet. But the complexity of the W-type engine configuration other people whom tip the scales, high manufacturing costs it can only be used in some large luxury cars, such as Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 and the Audi brand’s flagship A8L6.0 are used in W12 engine .