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...n a [[straight engine]] or directly above the crankshaft in the V of a [[V engine]]. This contrasts with an [[overhead camshaft]] (OHC) design which places t ...displacement]]. In [[1949]], [[Oldsmobile]] introduced the [[Oldsmobile V8 engine|Rocket V8]]. It was the first high-compression cam-in-block design, and is

[[Image:Aero4G11.jpg|thumb|250px|The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration]] A '''V8''' engine is a [[V engine]] with eight [[cylinder]]s.

...[Ford Belina]] and [[Chevrolet Caravan]]. Some time later, they were the [[Chevrolet Marajó]] (end of 1980) and [[VW Parati]] ([[1982]]). ...W and 62 CV/61 hp/46 kW respectively) and two versions: C and CL. The 1050 engine was available only to the C version.

...n a [[straight engine]] or directly above the crankshaft in the V of a [[V engine]]. This contrasts with an [[overhead camshaft]] (OHC) design which places t ...displacement]]. In [[1949]], [[Oldsmobile]] introduced the [[Oldsmobile V8 engine|Rocket V8]]. It was the first high-compression cam-in-block design, and is

...1989]] ([[Europe]]) and [[1986]] ([[North America]]). The new six-cylinder engine received rave reviews from the motoring press and found its true home in th ...got a 3.0 L GTV-6 that predated the debut of the factory's 3.0 L engine in 1987. Approximately 200 were built in South Africa for racing homologat

...3]] THM units had replaced all of GM's other automatic transmissions (e.g. Chevrolet [[Powerglide]], Buick [[Super Turbine 300]], Oldsmobile Jetaway, etc.). Fro ...r, use expanded to [[Oldsmobile]] and [[Pontiac]] and to some full-sized [[Chevrolet]]s (usually coupled to the Mark IV big-block V8). It can be identified by a

Also see '''[[Pushrod engine]]''' ...n a [[straight engine]] or directly above the crankshaft in the V of a [[V engine]]. This contrasts with an [[overhead camshaft]] (OHC) design which places t

...'', or '''Front-engine, [[Rear wheel drive]]''' means a layout where the [[engine]] is in the front of the vehicle and drive wheels at the rear. This was the ...eered wheels. The layout is still more suitable than front-wheel drive for engine outputs of more than about 200bhp, as the weight transference during accele

The Strada was powered by a [[Chevrolet Small-Block engine]] displacing 5358 cc and producing 365 hp (272 kW). A four-

...<br> 7.0 l [[ohv]]-V8 ([[Chevrolet]] 427), 400hp <br> 7.4 l [[ohv]]-V8 ([[Chevrolet]] 454), 395hp ...s he was the designer for the 250 GTO back when he worked for Ferrari. The engine was moved back about 0.4 meters making the A3/C one of the first front-mid-

...]] of [[Chrysler|Chrysler Corporation]], though they were neither the hemi engine's inventors nor the first to commercialize hemi engines. [[Image:1903 premier.jpg|thumb|250px|right|The 1903 Premier engine had a gear-driven [[SOHC#Single overhead camshaft|overhead cam]], roller ca

|[[Chevrolet Malibu]] ...]s''', describes hatchbacks about 330-360&nbsp;cm in length, such as the [[Chevrolet Matiz]] or [[Fiat Panda]].

...350px|[[Displacement]], One complete cycle of a four cylinder, four stroke engine. The volume displaced is marked in red.]] ...ed in [[cubic centimetre]]s, [[litre]]s or [[cubic inch]]es. In a [[piston engine]], this is the volume that is ''swept'' as the [[piston]]s are moved from '

...] is not required; many of the early British sports cars lacked a powerful engine and did not accelerate as quickly as, say, muscle cars, but were known for The layout of drive train and engine influences the handling characteristics of a car and is the focus of more a

...e to go into production. Starting in 1968 the Grifo could also be had with Chevrolet's 427 ci big-block V-8; this version was known as the ''Grifo 7 litri'' and ...) with body by [[Ghia]], the Grifo 7 litri (with the GM V8 7&nbsp;L marine engine) and the 2 + 2 fastback Coupé Lele (1970) with body designed by [[Bertone]

...de by the each manufacturer but with a snub front resulting in most of the engine to protrude under a console between the front seats, often called a "dog ho '''[[Chevrolet]]'''

[[File:75 monza 2+2.jpg|thumb|left||1975-80 [[Chevrolet Monza|Chevrolet Monza 2+2]] and GM variants have rear [[bucket seats]]]] ...he low roof line, and other elements of body styling, in addition to large engine compartments and sometimes also large areas given over to the convertible r

...ront of the vehicle, but the [[MR layout|mid engine]] and [[RR layout|rear engine]] layouts are also used. ...vehicles place the transmission at the rear, though most attach it to the engine at the front.

...s]]), lowering it, modifying, [[Engine tuning|tuning]], or replacing the [[engine]] to give more power, and changing the [[wheel]]s and [[tire]]s to improve ...of their compact size, availability, and power. The early [[Chrysler Hemi engine|Hemi]] was popular in applications that required more power, such as [[drag

...her before a fight, which has led to it being referred to as a '''boxer''' engine. ...ensive design to manufacture, and somewhat too wide for compact automobile engine compartments, which makes it more suitable for luxury sports cars, cruising

...ront of the vehicle, but the [[MR layout|mid engine]] and [[RR layout|rear engine]] layouts are also used. ...vehicles place the transmission at the rear, though most attach it to the engine at the front.

...though many possess them. Most early British sports cars lacked a powerful engine and did not accelerate as quickly as contemporary American muscle cars, but [[Image:63 vette.jpg|thumb|300px|The [[Chevrolet Corvette]] (shown is a 1963 model) is commonly referred to as "America's Sp

...age:alfa romeo 2600 engine.jpg|thumb|300px|right|'''An [[Alfa Romeo 2600]] engine.]] ...(also '''inline 6''', '''I-6''', or '''I6''') is an [[internal combustion engine]] with six cylinders aligned in a single row. The name '''slant-6''' is so

|Similar models:||[[Chevrolet Corsa|Chevrolet Montana]]<br>[[Ford Fiesta|Ford Courier]]<br>[[Volkswagen Gol|Volkswagen Sa ...nture]]. It is offered in Europe with the relatively modern 1.9 JTD Diesel engine.

|Similar models:||[[Chevrolet Corsa Sedan]]<br>[[Ford Fiesta Max]]<br>[[Renault Clio Classique]]<br>[[Vol ...chback models in developing countries. The competicion in Brasil was the [[Chevrolet Corsa]] Sedán, but after the [[Fiat]], [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] and [[R

| Engine || 1.3 L [[straight-4]] (1297 cc)<br>1.4 L [[straight-4]] (1415 ...This car was a response to the new sedans in the Brazilian market: The [[Chevrolet]] [[Chevrolet_Monza#Brazil|Monza]], the [[VW]] [[VW_Voyage|Voyage]] and, af

...the engine in the front of the vehicle, but the [[mid engine]] and [[rear engine]] layouts are also used. ...vehicles place the transmission at the rear, though most attach it to the engine at the front.

*Engine: 5.700cc-8 cylinders ...cylinders. We ran with a 2WD car, and in 2005 we had the final evolution: Chevrolet 8 cylinders (modified), integral traction.

...t row at Indy, but did not lead a lap and retired at 104 laps with a blown engine. Two weeks later, at the [[Rex Mays]] 150 at [[Milwaukee]], he bounced back ...the Penske team utilized a new car, the PC-17, with a [[Chevrolet]] racing engine. Mears used the new car to win the Indy 500. A year later, he took a record

...intains a rule book outlining each class of racecar; including dimensions, engine size, equipment requirements, prohibitions, etc. The requirements for each ...otor than can turn in excess of 9,000 RPMs. The engines are based on V-8 [[Chevrolet]], [[Ford]] and [[MOPAR]] power plants.

...uto manufacturers would introduce smaller cars of their own, such as the [[Chevrolet Corvair]], [[Plymouth Valiant]], and [[Nash Motors]] products. These vehic ...nomy car development. [[Hybrid car]]s and smoother, more powerful [[Diesel engine]]s have improved fuel economy. Safety and comfort have become increasingly

...intains a rule book outlining each class of racecar; including dimensions, engine size, equipment requirements, prohibitions, etc. The requirements for each ...e with a thin aluminum or fiberglass body and some variant of a Chevrolet engine.

...y advantage of turbochargers is that they offer a considerable increase in engine power with only a slight increase in weight. ...tput of both engine types. This last factor makes turbocharging [[aircraft engine]]s considerably advantageous&mdash;and was the original reason for developm

...drive]] cars driven by a [[naturally aspirated]] [[straight-4]] [[gasoline engine]]. Typical sport compacts include the [[Acura Integra]], [[Honda Civic]], [ ...ises when it comes to performance, such as front wheel drive, conservative engine design, and platform sharing. [[Electronic control unit]]s are also program

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...vehicle include a chassis with heavy armor plating and a high performance engine, sometimes with rocket boosts for increased speed, special devices to impro ...ould be built off the stretched-out platforms of other cars, such as the [[Chevrolet Caprice]] and [[Buick Riviera]]. This style was utilized in the two ''Batma

...y advantage of turbochargers is that they offer a considerable increase in engine power with only a slight increase in weight. ...tput of both engine types. This last factor makes turbocharging [[aircraft engine]]s considerably advantageous&mdash;and was the original reason for developm

...The [[Ferrari 250|Ferrari 250 GT 2+2/GTE]], the 3 litre [[Testarossa]] V12 engine, the [[Ferrari 250 TR]] or Testarossa and the [[Ferrari 250 GT]] SWB (''Sho ...e chassis to improve weight distribution and handling. He also lowered the engine, using a [[dry sump]] lubrication system. The result was the Ferrari 250 GT

...ssories can run at a constant speed, regardless of how fast the combustion engine is running. ...rent portions are at providing motive power. In some cases, the combustion engine is the dominant portion; the electric motor turns on only when a boost is n

...and [[Pierluigi Raggi]] had designed a small car that used the [[scooter]] engine and named it Isetta&mdash;an Italian diminutive meaning ''little ISO''. It ...5&nbsp;hp (7.1&nbsp;kW) two cylinder [[two-stroke]] motorcycle engine. The engine was started by a combination generator-starter known as ''Dynastart''. A ma

...ns]] in [[1957]] and [[1958]]. When the company lost access to the Bristol engine in [[1959]] [[Ford Zephyr]] engines were used with the highest tuned versio ...completely new car was shown, the mid engined ME3000 with Ford V6 3 litre engine and ACs own gearbox. Problems in development meant sales did not start unti

...is a device which mixes [[air]] and [[fuel]] for an [[internal-combustion engine]]. Carburetors are still found in small engines and in older or specialized ...s were almost ubiquitous, partly because a downdraft unit is ideal for [[V engine]]s. In Europe, the side-draft replaced downdraft as underbonnet space decre

...e applications, fuel metering is one of several functions performed by an "engine management system". ...n systems have existed since the earliest usage of the internal combustion engine.

| Engine || ...[[Diesel engine#Direct injection|direct injection Diesel]] (Turbo D i.d.) engine in (1986).

|Similar || [[Chevrolet Matiz]]<br>[[Citroën C1]]<br>[[BMW MINI]]<br>[[Nissan Micra]]<br>[[Peugeot |Engine || 1.2&nbsp;L petrol<br>1.4&nbsp;L petrol<br>1.3&nbsp;L ''[[JTD]]

...rque, when the cam is forced to rotate forward due to forces from braking, engine braking, etc.. it will just contact a flat "wall" and the casing will not e ...n to apply brand names to their LSD units. The most famous of these was [[Chevrolet]]'s "Positraction". Since then, Positraction (often shortened to "positrac

[[File:Robert Huff 2009 WTCC Pau.jpg|thumb|right|A [[Chevrolet Cruze]] touring car.]] ...illars do originate from the production car). In order to lower costs, the engine power is limited to 470 hp, and transmissions, brakes and tyres (Dunlop) ar

...rts from [[FIAT]] and by the early fifties they were fitted with a twincam engine entirely built in-house by Stanguellini, One of the most important 750cc In ...o Mirage. Regrettably, this initiative, powered with a 5.3 liter Chevrolet engine, died prematurely due to the energy crisis in the early 70’s.

| Engine || 1.6&nbsp;L [[Straight-4|I4]]<br>1.8&nbsp;L [[Straight-4|I4]] ...der]] [[DOHC]] engines with two valves per cylinder and a turbo [[Diesel]] engine supplied by [[VM Motori]]. The 1.6 and 1.8&nbsp;L base models had two doubl

...although that date is disputed. [[Fuel gas]]-powered [[internal combustion engine]]s first appeared in 1806, while 1885 marked the introduction of gasoline-f ...orwagen]], the first car to go into production with an internal combustion engine]]

===Engine capacity/displacement=== ===Engine output===

...The HV provide better fuel economy than a conventional vehicle because the engine is smaller and may be run at speeds providing more efficiency. ..., [[#Full hybrid|"full" hybrids]] such as the Prius can use the combustion engine to generate electricity by spinning a [[generator]] (often a second electri

...e''' is a [[wheel]]ed [[passenger]] [[vehicle]] that carries its own [[car engine|motor]]. Most definitions of the term specify that automobiles are designe An automobile powered by the Otto gasoline engine was invented in [[Germany]] by [[Karl Benz]] in 1885. Benz was granted a [[

...track close to the finish, line waiting for the last lap to restart their engine and cross the line. ...customary location of the right-side: this enabled the driver to start the engine with left hand while engaging the 1st gear simultaneously with the right ha

...rs were non-competitive cast-offs from CART. By contrast, CART featured 4 engine manufacturers, 4 chassis manufacturers, 2 tire companies, large crowds, 28 ...the IRL for the entire season. This was motivated by mismanagement, upset engine manufacturers, and sponsors that desired participation at the Indianapolis

...ey Motors Limited|Bentley]] [[convertible]]. The car featured a 4.5&nbsp;L engine with the [[Amherst Villiers]] [[supercharger]]. In the novels, no gadgets w ...'' and is Bond's final Bentley. Bond upgrades the engine from a 4.5&nbsp;L engine to a 4.9&nbsp;L. The Mark II was also grey; however, the interior was black

...h Lotus. The Indianapolis powerplant, a 4.2&nbsp;L aluminum block Fairlane engine with a Colotti gearbox, was installed in the new [[Ford GT40]]s. ...rroll Shelby]]. On Shelby's initiative the GT40s were fitted with the same engine as the Cobras — an iron cast 289 ci (4.7&nbsp;L)- and the Colotti gearbox

...n|drivetrain]] that allows all four [[wheel]]s to receive power from the [[engine]] simultaneously. In the [[United States]], these cars are included in the ...sports car, which was also the first ever car equipped with a six-cylinder engine and featured, as another novelty, brakes for all four wheels, is nowadays e

...rear heavy cars to [[oversteer]], all other things being equal. The [[mid-engine design]] offers the ideal center of gravity. *[[Chevrolet Corvair]] - ; cited for dangerous handling in [[Unsafe at Any Speed]]; GM d

...er (122 and 91 in³) engine single-seaters, winning four more races for the engine up to 1929 (two of them, 1926 and 1928, in Miller chassis). The engines the ...st win with the soon-to-become famous 4-cylinder [[Offenhauser]] or "Offy" engine. This motor was forever connected with the Brickyard's history with a to-da

...an [[Italy|Italian]] [[automaker|automobile manufacturer]], [[manufacturer|engine manufacturer]], [[financial]] and [[industry|industrial]] group based in [[ ...first Fiat was exported to the US. That same year, the first Fiat aircraft engine was produced. Also around the same time, Fiat taxis became somewhat popular