What does inline 4-cylinder mean?
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Inline 4-cylinder refers to an internal combustion engine configuration where four cylinders are arranged in a straight line. It is one of the cylinder arrangement types for internal combustion engines, commonly used in four-cylinder engines with displacements below 2.0 liters. The inline 4-cylinder design features a simple cylinder block and crankshaft structure, lower manufacturing costs, compact dimensions, high engine stability, good low-speed torque characteristics, and relatively low fuel consumption. Engine cylinder arrangements are categorized into: single-row, double-row, and triple-row configurations. In a single-row engine, all cylinders are aligned in one row, with possible cylinder orientations including vertical, inclined, or horizontal layouts. Examples of engines using the inline 4-cylinder configuration include: Ford Model T engine, Austin A-series engine, Honda ED-type engine, and Hyundai Alpha engine.