BMW also uses boxer engines in some motorcycles! Porsche is the premium brand with "know-how" by keeping manufacturing boxer engines for decades (specially in their main model- 911) and Subaru is "normal" brand that has this know-how also. The VW Beetle had boxer engines because Hitler demanded Ferdinand Porsche to design it. Many solutions and engineering in this car became part of Porsche philosophy...some of heritage you still can see today.
i dont know much about cars, i know a lot about everything except cars as i have never cared to know about them. i found this very informative and encourage you to share more videos. thank you
Thanks for the video, starting a project on a 1969 firebird (:P) that my brother in law just didn't have enough money to fix up, gunna take awhile so i took to labeling each part (my training wheels lol) and this video really helped.
Flat engines and boxers are not exactly the same, flat engine is basically a V engine with a 180 degree separation between thecylinder banks. What this means is that in a boxer engine two opposing pistons will always be going the opposite way at the same time while in flat V engine they will move the same way. This gives the boxer layout a better balance. However flat V is usually used with high number of pistons like in the Testarossa so different banks of cylinders will be trying to balance each other out so it does not matter that much.
I have 3 different vehicles that have 3 different engine types. The 1.8 Liter inline 4 cylinder engine from a 2012 Honda Civic, the 2.5 Liter Flat 4 Boxer engine from the 2014 Subaru Forester, and the 3.5 Liter V6 engine from a 2007 Honda Odyssey with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) are all naturally aspirated, no turbochargers or superchargers. The Honda Odyssey and Honda Civic have five-speed automatic transmissions, while the Subaru Forester has a Lineartronic CVT, one of the best and most reliable CVT in the market.
Technically the Testarossa 12 isn't really a "flat" engine... well, it's flat, but it's not a boxer. The pistons aren't opposed in pairs like VW, Subaru, Alfa, etc., but opposite cylinders share crankpins, so the Ferrari is really using a 180-degree V12. Neat, huh?
Their is a small but BIG difference between FLAT and BOXER engine.. In the FLAT engine(correct term is "V-FLAT") the pistons move at the same direction while in the BOXER the pistons move in contrast..
flat engines, of any cylinders, 4,6,8 whatever and inline 6 are the most reliable designs. My theory is that it has to do with perfect balance. They are using nature to remove any shocks and vibration, which makes the parts stay in the perfect spot the longest. Look at Subaru flat 4. No piston skirt at all. No counterweights on the crank, at all. All the parts are using gravity to stay in place. pistons are laying flat resting on the cylinder wall. Doesn't take much to get them moving side to side. Inline 6 uses physics and rotational angles to make it run smooth and thus very long.
Love this video explaining. As a kid i thought they all were V something i used to say V4 but thought maybe they don't say v4 cause it sounds stupid didn't know about the shapes and true meaning
Technically the Ferrari Testarossa engine is a 180 degree V12 because each opposed pair of pistons shares a crank pin as like with any other V-engine design. Porsche 911 6 cylinder boxer engines (and all "true" boxer engines) have each opposed pair of pistons on its own crank pin like in any standard inline engine. A Porsche flat-6 engine isn't appreciably shorter than an inline-6. In the case of the Porsche engine the flat configuration's low centre of gravity and ability be to air-cooled was the more important concern than was minimizing engine length.
guys... idc how much time goes by. theres nothing better than an old push rod OHV v8. nothing fancy, simple design one camshaft. less parts to wear out. they run FOREVER and thats what matters. can i get a hell yeah please?
You left out the Slant-6 by Chrysler! Also, you could have mentioned that aircraft used to use radial engines, just to drive home the point. Volvo’s famous In-line 5 should also get an honorable mention as another type!
Actually, the V4 used in the Saab 96 was made by Ford but was used by Saab. only engine they did make was the 3 cyl two stroke which was showing it's age and was more or less fell out of usage. even though it was quite... the piece of engineering itself. had automatic oil injection and whatnot.
I am thinking the most efficient would be the boxer piston engines. My reason is because gravity wouldn't effect the piston movement since it is perpendicular to the force of gravity. The effect of gravity must be very low though still
I have question. Is there a car tech for wavedashing? Like do cars even have air dodging? And if so do they cancel once you hit the ground? I hope the car metagame isn't as bad as Brawl...
Started off by saying " I'd need a mini series to explain the different engines " Goes to check if miniseries is made in the 2 years that's past. Please someone link me to one if there is :)
The Audi R8 has a W8? I thought it was a regular V8 engine instead. Also, you forgot the VR engines (VR5, VR6) & some more unusual engines deserves to be mentioned too (quasiturbine, Kugelmotor. Revetech (X shaped piston engine and so on).
+Pasta Sarmonella E-Specialé You're right, the Audi R8 never had a W8. It's either a V8 or a V10. Lancia used VR engines, way before Volkswagen. Their famous V4 engine is in fact a VR motor. assets.hemmings.com/story_image/43231-400-0.jpg?rev=1
Pasta Sarmonella E-Specialé Well, Lancia called it a 15 degree V4 in the Fulvia, or narrow angle V4, but VR is what this type of engine is called nowadays right? By the way, the first Lancia to use such a V4 was the 1922 Lambda! And it already had an aluminium engine!
They're not messing with you. A typical fuel-driven car runs on what is called a "internal combustion engine" thus explosions. These mini- controlled explosions drive the cylinders, which in turn rotate the crankshaft ( see video). The rotational power from the crankshaft ultimately gets diverted to your wheels, and allows you to move.
I want more car educational videos like this!
+Nhan Diep good video for people getting into cars
+jason hang anything else you would recommend for people getting into cars
+RingzOfCarnifex hmmm. idk.
Omg same I love this guy
Nhan Diep e
for more torque : In line engines
for more power : V engines
for compromise Torque/Power : Flat engines...
That's all...
Weow Lovely.
I had never heard of a flat engine until seeing this video. Props to you, CNET!
+Subzero Arctics Really? Subaru, VW and Porsche have been using them for years!
j4cko56 You sure? I know they use in-line engines... Are you getting them mixed up?
The beetle and old campervans used aircooled flat 4 engines for decades....
and Subaru's current lineup are all horizontally-opposed
BMW also uses boxer engines in some motorcycles! Porsche is the premium brand with "know-how" by keeping manufacturing boxer engines for decades (specially in their main model- 911) and Subaru is "normal" brand that has this know-how also. The VW Beetle had boxer engines because Hitler demanded Ferdinand Porsche to design it. Many solutions and engineering in this car became part of Porsche philosophy...some of heritage you still can see today.
Just such an awesome educational car video! Love it!
In current doing eninges in college so this was a big help. Thanks mate
i dont know much about cars, i know a lot about everything except cars as i have never cared to know about them. i found this very informative and encourage you to share more videos. thank you
2:40 There is no such a thing as a W8 in the R8 and there has never been one. There is however a W12 engine in the A8.
+riemjann1 Very right. Volkswagen did have a 4.0 W8 in the VW Passat a while back.
The host does a great job, visuals are top notch, naration is easy to folllow. Need more of this!
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I really enjoy learning from this host.
I would have never ,ever expected any type of "Automotive Mechanic's Narrative" from a "Computer Geek?" I already know a lot more than he does!
Kind of glad to know what it means to have an inline 6 in my car.
I don't want to be that guy... but as far as I know the R8 never used the W8...
Adam Henrickson literally about to make the same comment and wanted to see if anyone else noticed too
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And they used a V10 to demonstrate...🤔
Benjamin Burkhardt actually it didn't. The Passat was the only vehicle to use it.
5 years later and I’m think the same thing lol
Great series. Very informative and interesting.
Very educational and clear. Thank you.
Paul Frankel how can I get full video s for such good education clips
Very well explained. And my favorite car brz is in it! This video deserves more views!
67 people preferred horse and carriage
why doesn't this comment have more likes... :)))))
W8 WAS NEVER IN ANYTHING EXCEPT THE PASSAT W8 for a couple years. It was a glorious sounding engine.
This is what i really needed more car topics
Thanks for the video, starting a project on a 1969 firebird (:P) that my brother in law just didn't have enough money to fix up, gunna take awhile so i took to labeling each part (my training wheels lol) and this video really helped.
The Audi R8 had a V8 and V10 but not a W8
concise and insightful video on engine configurations
Thank u very much its very helpful for me to understad configure of all engines very easyli
You really need your own channel , pls I love your videos !
thanks Bryan! love all ur reviews!
Flat engines and boxers are not exactly the same, flat engine is basically a V engine with a 180 degree separation between thecylinder banks. What this means is that in a boxer engine two opposing pistons will always be going the opposite way at the same time while in flat V engine they will move the same way. This gives the boxer layout a better balance. However flat V is usually used with high number of pistons like in the Testarossa so different banks of cylinders will be trying to balance each other out so it does not matter that much.
I finally understand why the 1960 Corvair had the boxer. thanks Cnet
I have 3 different vehicles that have 3 different engine types. The 1.8 Liter inline 4 cylinder engine from a 2012 Honda Civic, the 2.5 Liter Flat 4 Boxer engine from the 2014 Subaru Forester, and the 3.5 Liter V6 engine from a 2007 Honda Odyssey with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) are all naturally aspirated, no turbochargers or superchargers. The Honda Odyssey and Honda Civic have five-speed automatic transmissions, while the Subaru Forester has a Lineartronic CVT, one of the best and most reliable CVT in the market.
i agree with you 100%
hmm I never knew Ferrari made a flat engine. A flat 12 sounds insane - how'd they fit that?
+Peter Schmidt It was just 3L LOL
+Patrick TheBaptist And?
+Peter Schmidt Technically it's a flat V12, not a boxer....and yes, this is possible!
+Peter Schmidt
a crow bar and some duct tape. lol :p
Technically the Testarossa 12 isn't really a "flat" engine... well, it's flat, but it's not a boxer. The pistons aren't opposed in pairs like VW, Subaru, Alfa, etc., but opposite cylinders share crankpins, so the Ferrari is really using a 180-degree V12.
Neat, huh?
Thanks!!!! Learned a lot again!
Their is a small but BIG difference between FLAT and BOXER engine.. In the FLAT engine(correct term is "V-FLAT") the pistons move at the same direction while in the BOXER the pistons move in contrast..
This will definitely get some newcomers confused showing a Audi R8 V8 as a ”W“ engine.
i re-watched that part a few times kinda confused lol
The BMW inline 6 was one of the sweetest 6 cylinder engine there is. Turbocharged technology killed that
flat engines, of any cylinders, 4,6,8 whatever and inline 6 are the most reliable designs. My theory is that it has to do with perfect balance. They are using nature to remove any shocks and vibration, which makes the parts stay in the perfect spot the longest. Look at Subaru flat 4. No piston skirt at all. No counterweights on the crank, at all. All the parts are using gravity to stay in place. pistons are laying flat resting on the cylinder wall. Doesn't take much to get them moving side to side. Inline 6 uses physics and rotational angles to make it run smooth and thus very long.
Fantastic video...well presented..
The R8 never had a W engine layout. They have V8s and V10s. Newer R8s don’t even have the V8 option anymore.
Love this video explaining. As a kid i thought they all were V something i used to say V4 but thought maybe they don't say v4 cause it sounds stupid didn't know about the shapes and true meaning
Awesome video!
The only w8. In the vw group. Was the pass at w8 around 04. 03 .
Such a great video!
Good stuff. Let's get a video on turbos and superchargers
They already have one for a long time already...
The most famous Boxer engine was in the VW Beetle and the Air cooled Porsches.
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Awesome video
Technically the Ferrari Testarossa engine is a 180 degree V12 because each opposed pair of pistons shares a crank pin as like with any other V-engine design. Porsche 911 6 cylinder boxer engines (and all "true" boxer engines) have each opposed pair of pistons on its own crank pin like in any standard inline engine. A Porsche flat-6 engine isn't appreciably shorter than an inline-6. In the case of the Porsche engine the flat configuration's low centre of gravity and ability be to air-cooled was the more important concern than was minimizing engine length.
That's a new knowledge for me, thanks
I love this video dashing amazing videos thank you very much
guys... idc how much time goes by. theres nothing better than an old push rod OHV v8. nothing fancy, simple design one camshaft. less parts to wear out. they run FOREVER and thats what matters. can i get a hell yeah please?
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Great video as always
You left out the Slant-6 by Chrysler! Also, you could have mentioned that aircraft used to use radial engines, just to drive home the point. Volvo’s famous In-line 5 should also get an honorable mention as another type!
Boxers are also famous for use in BMW motorcycles
please do a video or a series of videos on the configurations
Actually, the V4 used in the Saab 96 was made by Ford but was used by Saab. only engine they did make was the 3 cyl two stroke which was showing it's age and was more or less fell out of usage. even though it was quite... the piece of engineering itself. had automatic oil injection and whatnot.
It is so cool video. Thank you
I am thinking the most efficient would be the boxer piston engines. My reason is because gravity wouldn't effect the piston movement since it is perpendicular to the force of gravity.
The effect of gravity must be very low though still
Weight is a conservative force, so gravity doesn't have any effect on engine efficiency.
V8 for life
Awsome vid
Cool stuff
Is that a 250 GT in the back?
I have question. Is there a car tech for wavedashing?
Like do cars even have air dodging? And if so do they cancel once you
hit the ground? I hope the car metagame isn't as bad as Brawl...
so where is the VR configuration? would be good to explain between the V configuration and the W configuration...
Niels wtf are you smoking fuckwit what’s a VR configuration stfu you muppets another clueless wannabe car enthusiast my missus knows more then you
Niels troll
Thnx for such ultimate informations...
Started off by saying " I'd need a mini series to explain the different engines "
Goes to check if miniseries is made in the 2 years that's past.
Please someone link me to one if there is :)
thanks for that valuable vid
keep it up
great video
We want more !! :D
Thanks for the video
Extremely entertaining
very informative
My favorite design is the boxer
Very Informative good 👌
The Bugatti Veyron is a feat of engineering!!
you forgot the slant engine design that dodge is famous for
Its just an inline 6 tilted to fit in the engine bay.
Much like how all squares are rectangles but not all rectangles are squares, all boxers are flat engines but not all flat engines are boxers.
What exactly is the difference between a flat and an inline? how does a flat 6 differ from an inline 6
Everything but the duke motor. Although that is still in it's prototype stages.
what is the one that makes the car super
Transversly-mounted motor, is that another way of saying side-mounted?
The Audi R8 has a W8? I thought it was a regular V8 engine instead.
Also, you forgot the VR engines (VR5, VR6) & some more unusual engines deserves to be mentioned too (quasiturbine, Kugelmotor. Revetech (X shaped piston engine and so on).
+Pasta Sarmonella E-Specialé
You're right, the Audi R8 never had a W8. It's either a V8 or a V10.
Lancia used VR engines, way before Volkswagen. Their famous V4 engine is in fact a VR motor.
assets.hemmings.com/story_image/43231-400-0.jpg?rev=1
Lancia used a VR engine way before Volkswagen and their V4 engine turned out to be a VR motor after all?
..I never knew that.... O.O
Pasta Sarmonella E-Specialé
Well, Lancia called it a 15 degree V4 in the Fulvia, or narrow angle V4, but VR is what this type of engine is called nowadays right? By the way, the first Lancia to use such a V4 was the 1922 Lambda! And it already had an aluminium engine!
Hey the inline engine is the same one as in takumis 86
I still have trouble grasping the idea of a W-8 or 12. Can anyone help me?
excellent
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Learn is ossom
I beauty of engines
I love this
Ohhh ok it makes sense !
oh straight 6 is the same as in line 6
i'm curious with x engine,Honda that honda experimented in 1960s...
So what do the cylinders do?
The cylinders contain the explosions.
Lol..a large part of me feels like you're messing with me but a larger part believes you so I'll just go with it
They're not messing with you. A typical fuel-driven car runs on what is called a "internal combustion engine" thus explosions. These mini- controlled explosions drive the cylinders, which in turn rotate the crankshaft ( see video). The rotational power from the crankshaft ultimately gets diverted to your wheels, and allows you to move.
+KeneticKid omg thank you! I'm really trying to learn more about cars
just check out this infographic, it's very cool: animagraffs.com/how-a-car-engine-works/
I see they saved the best for last.
Can you coment the deckers double cycle engine ?
iwant to know how horizontal type looks like!
When will you make your mini series.
did Coolie just saw W8 in an Audi R8?????
the "V8" Engine on an Audi R8 is the 4.2L V8 that Audi has been using for like 20 years. You know that mein
also in the video he is showing the 5.2 Litre V10 audi engine
the Audi R8 4.2 is a normal classy odd V8 at 90° with crossplane crankshaft... not a W one. cheers.
Ferrari Testarossa has a 180 degree V12, its not a Boxer engine!!!
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is a straight 6the same as a flat 6?
A boxer-12 is not the same as a 180 degree v12...
More cnet on cars please!