A 75 degree V6 engine is also used by the 2016–present Honda NSX. 80 degrees — 1988 Honda RA168-E engine used in the McLaren MP4/4 Formula One racing car. == Use in automobiles == In 1906, a few years after V4 engines and V8 engines had come into existence, the first known V6 engine was built.
Similarly, a single prototype engine was produced by Buick in 1918. In 1911 Delahaye produced the first 30° 3.2-litre DOHC installed in the Delahaye Type 44 automobile. The Lancia V6 engine was introduced in the 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Similarly, a single prototype engine was produced by Buick in 1918. In 1911 Delahaye produced the first 30° 3.2-litre DOHC installed in the Delahaye Type 44 automobile. The Lancia V6 engine was introduced in the 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
These engines use a single cylinder head shared by both banks of cylinders, in a design similar to the 1922-1976 Lancia V4 engine.
Engines built after World War II include the Lancia V6 engine in 1950 for the Lancia Aurelia, and the Buick V6 engine in 1962 for the Buick Special.
These forces remain unbalanced in all V6 engines, often leading to the use of a balance shaft to reduce the vibration. The 1950 Lancia V6 engine was pioneering in its use of a six-throw crankshaft in order to reduce vibration.
Similarly, a single prototype engine was produced by Buick in 1918. In 1911 Delahaye produced the first 30° 3.2-litre DOHC installed in the Delahaye Type 44 automobile. The Lancia V6 engine was introduced in the 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Four of the Aurelia B20 Coupes were entered in the 1951 Mille Miglia with the best placed cars finishing second and fourth.
The D24 competed in sports car racing and won the 1953 Carrera Panamericana with Juan Manuel Fangio at the wheel. The initial version of the Ferrari Dino engine was a racing engine used in Formula Two racing in the 1957 season.
A slightly smaller than usual V-angle was used to reduce the width of the engine, allowing it to be used in small transverse-engine front-wheel drive cars. 65 degrees — 1956-1975 Ferrari Dino automobile engine.
The D24 competed in sports car racing and won the 1953 Carrera Panamericana with Juan Manuel Fangio at the wheel. The initial version of the Ferrari Dino engine was a racing engine used in Formula Two racing in the 1957 season.
The Dino V6 underwent several evolutions, including a version used in the 1958 Ferrari 246 Formula One racing car.
In 1959, the GMC V6 engine was introduced in the form of a 60-degree petrol engine used in pickup trucks and carryalls.
A few years later, the 1961-1964 Ferrari 156 Formula One car used a new V6 engine with a V-angle of 120 degrees and a displacement of .
Engines built after World War II include the Lancia V6 engine in 1950 for the Lancia Aurelia, and the Buick V6 engine in 1962 for the Buick Special.
The Buick V6 engine was introduced in 1962 and was based on Buick's contemporary V8 engine.
It therefore used a 90-degree V-angle and uneven firing order, resulting in high vibrations. Ford introduced its European road car engines in 1965 with the German division's Cologne V6, and the Ford Essex V6 engine, introduced by Ford's United Kingdom division in 1966; both engines used a 60-degree V-angle.
It therefore used a 90-degree V-angle and uneven firing order, resulting in high vibrations. Ford introduced its European road car engines in 1965 with the German division's Cologne V6, and the Ford Essex V6 engine, introduced by Ford's United Kingdom division in 1966; both engines used a 60-degree V-angle.
The 1967 Dino 206 GT was Ferrari's first V6 road car, which had a 65-degree V-angle. The 1979-2005 Alfa Romeo V6 engine was introduced in the Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 luxury sedan and later used in many other Alfa Romeo models.
Also in 1970, the Citroën SM grand tourer was introduced, powered by a 90-degree V6 built by Maserati.
It was introduced in the 1973 Alpine -Renault A440 sportscar racing car.
The Dino engine was also used in the Lancia Stratos, which was a highly successful rally car that won the World Rally Championship in 1974, 1975 and 1976. A notable racing use of the Alfa Romeo V6 engine was the Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI, designed for the 1993 DTM season and equipped with a engine making a peak power of at 11,900 rpm. The Renault-Gordini CH1 was a 90 degree V6 engine with an iron block.
This engine won the European 2 L prototype championship in 1974 and several European Formula Two Championships.
The Dino engine was also used in the Lancia Stratos, which was a highly successful rally car that won the World Rally Championship in 1974, 1975 and 1976. A notable racing use of the Alfa Romeo V6 engine was the Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI, designed for the 1993 DTM season and equipped with a engine making a peak power of at 11,900 rpm. The Renault-Gordini CH1 was a 90 degree V6 engine with an iron block.
The Dino engine was also used in the Lancia Stratos, which was a highly successful rally car that won the World Rally Championship in 1974, 1975 and 1976. A notable racing use of the Alfa Romeo V6 engine was the Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI, designed for the 1993 DTM season and equipped with a engine making a peak power of at 11,900 rpm. The Renault-Gordini CH1 was a 90 degree V6 engine with an iron block.
For example, the 1977 Buick 231 "even-fire" V6 engine was an upgraded version of the Buick Fireball engine with a split-pin crankshaft to reduce vibration by achieving an even firing order.
A turbocharged version was used in the Renault Alpine A442, which won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1978. A turbocharged version of the Renault-Gordini CH1 engine was introduced in the 1977 Renault RS01 Formula One car.
Renault struggled with reliability issues in 1977 and 1978, however the 1979 season saw some good results at a few races.
These V6 engines were used as the generator for gasoline-electric railway engines. == Use in motorcycles == The Laverda V6 was a racing motorcycle which was unveiled at the 1977 Milan show.
The General Motors 90° V6 engine was introduced in 1978 and produced for 36 years. The first mass-produced Japanese V6 engine was the Nissan VG engine, a 60-degree design which was produced from 1983 to 2004.
A turbocharged version was used in the Renault Alpine A442, which won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1978. A turbocharged version of the Renault-Gordini CH1 engine was introduced in the 1977 Renault RS01 Formula One car.
Renault struggled with reliability issues in 1977 and 1978, however the 1979 season saw some good results at a few races.
It entered the 1978 Bol d'Or 24 hour endurance race, however it retired with mechanical issues after approximately 8 hours. Horex has produced road motorcycles with VR6 engines since 2012. == See also == Flat-six engine Straight-six engine == References == V-06
The 1967 Dino 206 GT was Ferrari's first V6 road car, which had a 65-degree V-angle. The 1979-2005 Alfa Romeo V6 engine was introduced in the Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 luxury sedan and later used in many other Alfa Romeo models.
Renault struggled with reliability issues in 1977 and 1978, however the 1979 season saw some good results at a few races.
In 1981, the Ferrari 126C Formula One car used a turbocharged V6 engine.
Ferrari won the Formula One constructors' championship with turbocharged V6 engines in 1982 and 1983.
Other successful turbocharged V6 Formula One cars in the era of 1982-1988 were the McLaren MP4/2, McLaren MP4/3, McLaren MP4/4, Williams FW10, Williams FW11, Williams FW12, Lotus 95T, Lotus 97T, Lotus 98T, Lotus 99T and Lotus 100T. The Nissan GTP ZX-Turbo and Nissan NPT-90 competed in the IMSA sports car prototype category from 1985 to 1994 and used a turbocharged V6 engine loosely based on the Nissan VG30ET production car engine.
The General Motors 90° V6 engine was introduced in 1978 and produced for 36 years. The first mass-produced Japanese V6 engine was the Nissan VG engine, a 60-degree design which was produced from 1983 to 2004.
Ferrari won the Formula One constructors' championship with turbocharged V6 engines in 1982 and 1983.
The Honda C engine was introduced in 1985, followed by the Mitsubishi 6G7 engine in 1986, the Toyota VZ engine in 1988, the Mazda K engine in 1991, and the Isuzu V engine in 1992.
Other successful turbocharged V6 Formula One cars in the era of 1982-1988 were the McLaren MP4/2, McLaren MP4/3, McLaren MP4/4, Williams FW10, Williams FW11, Williams FW12, Lotus 95T, Lotus 97T, Lotus 98T, Lotus 99T and Lotus 100T. The Nissan GTP ZX-Turbo and Nissan NPT-90 competed in the IMSA sports car prototype category from 1985 to 1994 and used a turbocharged V6 engine loosely based on the Nissan VG30ET production car engine.
The Honda C engine was introduced in 1985, followed by the Mitsubishi 6G7 engine in 1986, the Toyota VZ engine in 1988, the Mazda K engine in 1991, and the Isuzu V engine in 1992.
Initial versions used a 120 degree V-angle, before switching to a 90 degree V-angle for the 1987 Ferrari F1/87 racing car.
A 75 degree V6 engine is also used by the 2016–present Honda NSX. 80 degrees — 1988 Honda RA168-E engine used in the McLaren MP4/4 Formula One racing car. == Use in automobiles == In 1906, a few years after V4 engines and V8 engines had come into existence, the first known V6 engine was built.
The Honda C engine was introduced in 1985, followed by the Mitsubishi 6G7 engine in 1986, the Toyota VZ engine in 1988, the Mazda K engine in 1991, and the Isuzu V engine in 1992.
However, a V6 with uneven firing intervals of 90° and 150° shows large torque variations of 185% above and 172% below mean torque. === Cylinder bank angles === ==== 10 to 15 degrees ==== Since 1991, Volkswagen has produced narrow angle VR6 engines with V-angles of 10.5 and 15 degrees.
A turbocharged version was introduced in 1991 and a four valve per cylinder version was introduced in 1997.
The Honda C engine was introduced in 1985, followed by the Mitsubishi 6G7 engine in 1986, the Toyota VZ engine in 1988, the Mazda K engine in 1991, and the Isuzu V engine in 1992.
This engine uses crank pins offset by 48 degrees, to achieve an even firing interval. 75 degrees — 1992-2004 Isuzu V engine used in the Isuzu Rodeo and Isuzu Trooper.
The Honda C engine was introduced in 1985, followed by the Mitsubishi 6G7 engine in 1986, the Toyota VZ engine in 1988, the Mazda K engine in 1991, and the Isuzu V engine in 1992.
The Dino engine was also used in the Lancia Stratos, which was a highly successful rally car that won the World Rally Championship in 1974, 1975 and 1976. A notable racing use of the Alfa Romeo V6 engine was the Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI, designed for the 1993 DTM season and equipped with a engine making a peak power of at 11,900 rpm. The Renault-Gordini CH1 was a 90 degree V6 engine with an iron block.
These engines were based on V8 and V16 engines which also used a V-angle of 45 degrees. 54 degrees — 1994-2004 General Motors 54-degree automotive engine.
Other successful turbocharged V6 Formula One cars in the era of 1982-1988 were the McLaren MP4/2, McLaren MP4/3, McLaren MP4/4, Williams FW10, Williams FW11, Williams FW12, Lotus 95T, Lotus 97T, Lotus 98T, Lotus 99T and Lotus 100T. The Nissan GTP ZX-Turbo and Nissan NPT-90 competed in the IMSA sports car prototype category from 1985 to 1994 and used a turbocharged V6 engine loosely based on the Nissan VG30ET production car engine.
A turbocharged version was introduced in 1991 and a four valve per cylinder version was introduced in 1997.
The General Motors 90° V6 engine was introduced in 1978 and produced for 36 years. The first mass-produced Japanese V6 engine was the Nissan VG engine, a 60-degree design which was produced from 1983 to 2004.
The 2009–present Nissan-Renault V9X automobile engine also used a 65 degree bank angle, to allow a turbocharger to fit between the cylinder banks. 72 degrees — Mercedes-Benz Bluetec automotive diesel engine.
It entered the 1978 Bol d'Or 24 hour endurance race, however it retired with mechanical issues after approximately 8 hours. Horex has produced road motorcycles with VR6 engines since 2012. == See also == Flat-six engine Straight-six engine == References == V-06
A 75 degree V6 engine is also used by the 2016–present Honda NSX. 80 degrees — 1988 Honda RA168-E engine used in the McLaren MP4/4 Formula One racing car. == Use in automobiles == In 1906, a few years after V4 engines and V8 engines had come into existence, the first known V6 engine was built.
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