What Does a 12-Cylinder Engine Mean?
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12-cylinder engine refers to an engine that has 12 working strokes to generate power, with each stroke representing one cylinder. Below is relevant information about automotive engines: Definition: An engine is a machine capable of converting fuel energy into mechanical energy, including internal combustion engines (such as gasoline engines), external combustion engines (such as Stirling engines, steam engines), etc. Number of Cylinders: Common cylinder counts for automotive engines include 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 12 cylinders. The most common are 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines, with 4-cylinder engines being the most widely used. Relationship Between Cylinder Count and Power: Generally speaking, under the same cylinder volume, more cylinders result in a larger displacement and higher power output. With the same displacement, more cylinders mean smaller cylinder bores, allowing for higher engine speeds and thus greater power output. Of course, the price difference also increases accordingly.