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• opposed engine — See horizontally opposed engine …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• horizontally opposed engine — A reciprocating engine in which the cylinders are in two banks separated by 180°, with the cylinders and the central crankshaft all horizontal. 6 cylinder horizontally opposed engine …   Aviation dictionary

• horizontally opposed engine — An engine possessing two banks of cylinders that are placed flat or 180 degrees apart. This configuration gives a lower center of gravity which improves handling. As well it has a lower hood height to improve aerodynamics. Also called a boxer… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• engine — A device for changing fuel energy to mechanical energy. The term applies to the primary source of power generation. In Britain there is a desire to make a clear distinction between engine and motor so that motor refers only to electric power… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• opposed-piston engine — /euh pohzd pis teuhn/ a reciprocating engine, as a diesel engine, in which each cylinder has two pistons that move simultaneously away from or toward the center. Also called opposed engine. [1965 70] * * * …   Universalium

• engine type — Over the years of engine development, several types or configurations have been made. All of them relate to the position of the valves and the camshaft (s) that operates them. air cooled engine An engine which is not cooled by antifreeze but by… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• opposed-piston engine — /euh pohzd pis teuhn/ a reciprocating engine, as a diesel engine, in which each cylinder has two pistons that move simultaneously away from or toward the center. Also called opposed engine. [1965 70] …   Useful english dictionary

• opposed-cylinder engine — An engine with its cylinders arranged opposite each other in the same plane, with their connecting rods working on the same crankshaft. See horizontally opposed engine …   Aviation dictionary

• Engine braking — is where the retarding forces within an engine are used to slow a vehicle down, as opposed to using an external braking mechanism, for example friction brakes or magnetic brakes. The term is often confused with several other types of braking,… …   Wikipedia

• Engine configuration — is an engineering term for the layout of the major components of an internal combustion engine. These components include cylinders, pistons, crankshaft(s) and camshaft(s).For many automobile engines, the term ´block is interchangeable with engine …   Wikipedia

• Opposed-piston engine — This article is about existing engine designs. For the quite different concept proposed by Frank Stelzer, see Stelzer engine. Fairbanks Morse opposed piston diesel engines on the submarine USS Pampanito An opposed piston engine is a reciprocating …   Wikipedia