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=== "True V-twin" vs V-2 === | === "True V-twin" vs V-2 === | ||
There is some ambiguity regarding what defines a V-twin. When the cylinders are arranged in a "V"-shaped pattern, it is generally accepted as being a [[V engine]]. However, some authors differentiate using "V-twin" to mean the classic V design of a shared [[crank pin]] for each pair of cylinders and "V-2" to indicate a crankshaft with a separate crank pin for each cylinder. This convention is not common, and applies only to two cylinder engines. For example, while most | There is some ambiguity regarding what defines a V-twin. When the cylinders are arranged in a "V"-shaped pattern, it is generally accepted as being a [[V engine]]. However, some authors differentiate using "V-twin" to mean the classic V design of a shared [[crank pin]] for each pair of cylinders and "V-2" to indicate a crankshaft with a separate crank pin for each cylinder. This convention is not common, and applies only to two cylinder engines. For example, while most V8 engines use shared crank pins for cylinder pairs, they are not referred to as "V-octuplets". | ||
Most engine manufacturers use the classic shared crank pin design. Some notable exceptions include the | Most engine manufacturers use the classic shared crank pin design. Some notable exceptions include the | ||