Editing Engine configuration (section)

==== V engines ====
[[File:IC engine.JPG|thumb |V6 engine]]
[[V engine]]s (also known as "Vee engines") have the cylinders aligned in two separate planes or 'banks', so that they appear to be in a "V" when viewed along the axis of the crankshaft. Types of V engines include:
* [[V-twin engine|V2]], commonly called "V-twin"
* [[V3 engine|V3]]
* [[V4 engine|V4]]
* [[V5 engine|V5]]
 
* [[V6 engine|V6]]

* [[V8 engine|V8]]
* [[V10 engine|V10]]
* [[V12 engine|V12]]
* [[V14 engine|V14]]
* [[V16 engine|V16]]
* [[V18 engine|V18]]

VR5 and VR6 engines are very compact and light, having a narrow V angle which allows a single [[cylinder block]] and [[cylinder head]].
These engines use a single cylinder head so are technically a straight engine with the name "VR" coming from the combination of German words “Verkürzt” and “Reihenmotor” meaning “shortened inline engine”.