Engines type

Types of Car Engines with Pictures

1. Inline (Straight) Engines

Cylinders in a straight line — common in many cars (I4, I6).

2. V-Type Engines

Cylinders in a V shape — common for performance and smooth power.

3. Flat / Boxer Engines

Horizontally opposed cylinders for a low center of gravity.

4. Rotary (Wankel) Engine

Uses a rotating triangular rotor instead of pistons.

5. Two-Stroke vs Four-Stroke

Four-stroke cycle is used in most modern cars.

6. Electric & Hybrid Motors

Electric motors and hybrid systems used in modern cars.