Originally Posted by feets
One cylinder head.
One set of cams.
Simple cam drive system.
One exhaust manifold (head integrated?)
One set of cam sensors.
Inline design simplifies forces inside the engine and increases the chances of long life.

Most engines are moving towards 500cc per cylinder because the cylinder diameter lends itself to rapid complete burn for better efficiency and lower emissions. Most everyone has a 2.0 4 cylinder, and 3.0 6 cylinder. New V8s are trending towards 4 liters. Even my V12 is a 6 liter.

If done properly, this little 6 could be a tough engine to beat. It'll never have the beloved V8 lumpity lump but should be able to hold its own.


Thanks feets for your down to earth logic as always beer

Mike