What is a Variable Cylinder Engine?
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Variable cylinder engine refers to an engine that can deactivate individual cylinders, allowing a 3.5L V6 engine to operate with 3, 4, or 6 cylinders. This enables the engine displacement to vary between 1.75L and 3.5L, significantly improving fuel efficiency. Variable cylinder technology is typically applied to multi-cylinder, large-displacement engines such as V6, V8, and V12 engines. Since most daily driving situations don't require high power output, variable cylinder technology was developed to address this need. Additional information: During high-load operation, the engine can use larger valve lift to increase air intake, thereby enhancing power output; during low-load conditions, smaller valve lift is used to restrict air intake, reducing fuel injection and improving fuel economy.