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From: [email protected] (Brian J Queiser)
Subject: Re: V4 V6 V8 V12 Vx?
[email protected] (OrioleFan@uiuc) writes:
>[email protected] (Andrew A. Spencer) writes:
>>i think that it is technicaly known as a 180 degree vee configuration.
>>(could be wrong....this is how i've seen them referred to)
> Then what is a "Flat-" engine???
flat = 180 deg V = horizonatlly opposed
Usually, it also equals "boxer," however, I think the term is
traditionally reserved for 8's and 12's (and firing order matters).
This was talked about here in r.a many months back; I can't remember
the consensus.
Examples:
Ferrari's 512TR is a flat 12 boxer.
Porsche's 911 is a flat 6.
Subaru's Impreza is a flat 4.
Regards,
Brian
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