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Engine Configurations Decoded
Think you know what's under the bonnet? Test your knowledge of inline, V, flat and rotary engines — from everyday commuters to exotic supercars.
🏎️ Cars
medium
20 questions
~7 min
What this quiz asks
- What does the 'V' in a V6 engine refer to?
- Which engine layout is commonly called a 'boxer' engine?
- A rotary engine uses pistons to generate power.
- How many cylinders does a straight-six engine have?
- Which manufacturer is most associated with the Wankel rotary engine?
- What is a turbocharger driven by?
- Select ALL engine types that use a flat-plane crankshaft.
- What does DOHC stand for?
- This engine type fires cylinders in a specific order. What is it called?
- Which engine configuration is naturally the most balanced?
- A supercharger is powered by exhaust gases.
- What does 'displacement' measure in an engine?
- Order these engine configurations from fewest to most cylinders.
- What is the purpose of an intercooler?
- Which valve train design uses a single camshaft in the cylinder head?
- How many cubic centimetres is a classic Mini Cooper's A-series engine?
- What does a limited-slip differential do?
- Select ALL advantages of a flat engine over an inline engine.
- Diesel engines use spark plugs to ignite fuel.
- What is 'knock' or 'detonation' in an engine?