How many cylinders does the Panamera have?
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The Panamera comes with two different cylinder configurations: the 2.9L version has 6 cylinders, while the 4.0L version features 8 cylinders. Introduction to cylinders: A cylinder is a cylindrical chamber within an engine where a piston moves under the pressure or expansion force of the working fluid. Some special engines may have non-cylindrical but functionally similar components. Generally speaking, with the same cylinder diameter, more cylinders mean larger displacement and higher power output. With the same displacement, more cylinders allow for smaller cylinder diameters, enabling higher engine speeds and thus greater power enhancement. Common cylinder counts: Automobile engines typically have 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, or 12 cylinders. Engines below 1L displacement often use 3 cylinders (e.g., Charade 7100, Suzuki Alto). Engines between 1-2.5L usually have 4 cylinders, around 3L displacement typically features 6 cylinders, approximately 4L displacement uses 8 cylinders, and engines above 5.5L often employ 12 cylinders. Based on engine arrangement, they can be categorized as: W12 engines (e.g., Volkswagen Phaeton W12, Audi A8 W12), V12 engines (e.g., Mercedes S600, BMW 760), W8 engines (e.g., Passat W8), V8 engines (e.g., new Audi A6L 4.2), horizontally opposed 6-cylinder engines (e.g., Subaru Forester), V6 engines, inline 5-cylinder engines, and inline 4-cylinder engines.
