Straight-six
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005696
An internal combustion engine configuration featuring six cylinders arranged in a single, straight line. This layout is known for its excellent primary and secondary mechanical balance, resulting in smooth operation without the need for balance shafts. Due to its length, the straight-six engine is most often found in front-engine, rear-wheel-drive vehicles, though it has also been used in other applications.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-005696 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Automotive |
| Translations | German: Reihensechszylinder; Spanish: seis en línea; French: six en ligne |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-005696",
"term": "Straight-six",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "An internal combustion engine configuration featuring six cylinders arranged in a single, straight line. This layout is known for its excellent primary and secondary mechanical balance, resulting in smooth operation without the need for balance shafts. Due to its length, the straight-six engine is most often found in front-engine, rear-wheel-drive vehicles, though it has also been used in other applications.",
"subject": "Automotive",
"translations": {
"de": "Reihensechszylinder",
"es": "seis en línea",
"fr": "six en ligne"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/straight-six/"
}
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