V16
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006394
An internal combustion engine configuration featuring sixteen cylinders arranged in a 'V' shape, with two banks of eight cylinders sharing a common crankshaft. This design allows for a compact engine package relative to its displacement and power output, while also providing inherent balance. V16 engines are typically found in high-performance automobiles, large marine vessels, and heavy-duty industrial equipment.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006394 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Mechanical engineering |
| Translations | German: V16; Spanish: V16; French: V16 |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "An internal combustion engine configuration featuring sixteen cylinders arranged in a 'V' shape, with two banks of eight cylinders sharing a common crankshaft. This design allows for a compact engine package relative to its displacement and power output, while also providing inherent balance. V16 engines are typically found in high-performance automobiles, large marine vessels, and heavy-duty industrial equipment.",
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/v16/"
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