How many cylinders does the Lingdong engine have?
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The Lingdong engine is a four-cylinder engine. An engine is a machine that can convert other forms of energy into mechanical energy, determining the car's power, fuel efficiency, stability, and environmental performance. The Lingdong is equipped with a 1.4T turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 95.6 kW and a maximum torque of 211 Nm, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The Lingdong is a compact 4-door, 5-seater sedan with body dimensions of 4610 mm in length, 1800 mm in width, and 1450 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2700 mm. The Lingdong adopts a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout, with a MacPherson independent suspension at the front and a torsion beam non-independent suspension at the rear.
I know the Elantra like the back of my hand - ours is the 1.6L naturally aspirated version. After five years of driving, I can confirm its heart is a four-cylinder setup. This four-cylinder configuration delivers rock-solid stability, with no jerky vibrations during acceleration. My weekly highway commute averages around 6.8L/100km fuel consumption, and folding the rear seats can fit two large cargo boxes. Mechanics always praise this engine's durability, though accessing the spark plugs requires removing the intake pipe which is slightly troublesome. Remember to change the timing belt regularly - the extended-life chain design doesn't mean it's maintenance-free forever.
Last time I accompanied a friend to the used car market to pick a car, I specifically researched the Hyundai Gamma engine. The new 1.4T model after 2018 also features a four-cylinder configuration, and Hyundai's small-displacement turbo technology is quite reliable. The exhaust note during cold starts is particularly clean, unlike some three-cylinder engines that tend to shake. The turbo kicks in at around 1700 rpm, which is sufficient for overtaking in the city. However, I must remind you to regularly clean the carbon deposits, as this is a common issue with direct injection engines. Based on disassembly cases I've seen at repair shops, this engine can generally run for 150,000 kilometers without major overhauls.
I remember on the test drive day of the Elantra, the sales guy patted the hood and explained to me: 'All models come with four-cylinder engines, the old 1.6L has 128 horsepower.' Later, I checked the specs and found the new 1.5L Gamma engine actually dropped to 115hp, but paired with a CVT, fuel consumption is reduced to 5.1L. The four-cylinder engine hardly vibrates the steering wheel when idling in D gear, which is way better than my friend's Focus. Routine maintenance only requires 4L of oil, and the air filter is super easy to replace by yourself—it's located at the top left corner of the engine bay.
