How Many Types of Engine Configurations Are There?

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Engine configurations include inline cylinders, V-type cylinders, W-type cylinders, and horizontally opposed cylinders. Common inline cylinder engines include inline 4-cylinder, inline 5-cylinder, and inline 6-cylinder engines. Common V-type cylinder engines include V6, V8, V10, and V12 engines. An engine is a machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy, first developed in the UK. It can refer to either the power-generating device or the entire machine including the power unit. Types of engines include internal combustion engines, external combustion engines, electric motors, etc.