What's the difference between W 12 cylinder and V 12 cylinder?

The main differences between automobile engine W 12 and engine V 12 are as follows:

1, different structures

W 12 cylinder engine adopts 3×2 six-cylinder engine structure;

The V 12 cylinder engine divides the 12 cylinder into two groups, and the adjacent cylinders are arranged together at a certain included angle, so that the two groups of cylinders form a plane with an included angle. Seen from the side, the cylinders are V-shaped.

2, the volume is different

The new engine of W 12 is as big as V8, but much smaller than the traditional V 12.

3. Different characteristics

The advantages of W 12 cylinder engine are: compact structure, strong power and light weight; Disadvantages are: complex structure and high cost;

The advantages of V 12 cylinder engine are as follows: due to the relative arrangement of cylinders, the vibration can be offset and the engine can run more smoothly; Disadvantages: heavy weight and high fuel consumption.

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