Pictures of Engines in Cars

Inline Engines

Inline engines have their cylinders arranged in a straight line. This is the most common type of engine in cars.

Inline-6 engines have six cylinders arranged in a straight line. They are often used in larger cars and trucks.

V-Engines

V-engines have their cylinders arranged in two banks, with each bank forming a “V” shape. V8 engines are the most common type of V-engine, but there are also V6, V10, and V12 engines.

W-Engines

W-engines have their cylinders arranged in three banks, with each bank forming a “W” shape. W12 engines are the most common type of W-engine, but there are also W8 and W16 engines.

Flat Engines

Flat engines have their cylinders arranged in two banks, with each bank lying flat on the engine block. Flat engines are often used in sports cars and race cars.

Rotary Engines

Rotary engines have a unique design that uses a triangular rotor instead of pistons. Rotary engines are often used in motorcycles and sports cars.