In-line engine

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003024",
  "term": "In-line engine",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of internal combustion engine where all cylinders are arranged in a single row along a common crankshaft. This configuration provides a compact design and simplifies the valvetrain compared to other engine layouts. In-line engines are common in passenger cars and light trucks, with four-cylinder and six-cylinder variants being prevalent.",
  "synonyms": [
    "straight engine"
  ],
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Reihenmotor",
    "es": "motor en línea",
    "fr": "moteur en ligne"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/in-line-engine/"
}