Indicates the configuration of cylinders within the engine block, which influences engine size, balance, performance characteristics, and packaging.
Available Values:
- Flat Horizontally Opposed – Cylinders are arranged horizontally in two opposing banks.
- Inline – Cylinders are arranged in a single straight line.
- Rotary – Uses a rotating triangular rotor instead of traditional pistons.
- V Shaped – Cylinders are arranged in two banks forming a V configuration.
- W Shaped – Cylinders are arranged in three or four banks forming a W configuration.
See also:
- Vehicles - Data Guide