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{{Wikipedia copy}}[[file:IC engine.JPG|thumb|right|Example of a 24 valve, dual overhead camshagt (DOHC) V6]]
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A '''V6''' engine is a six cylinder engine, with the cylinders arranged in a "V" shape, with three on each side. The banks are often set at 60 or 90 degree angles to each other. It is one of the most compact engine configurations, as it is shorter than an inline 4-cylinder, and smaller overall than a [[V8]]. The size advantage makes it suitable for turbocharging, allowing room for items like the compressor and intercooler.
A '''V6''' engine is a [[V engine]] with six cylinders mounted on the crankshaft in two banks of three cylinders, usually set at either a 60 or 90 degree angle to each other. The V6 is one of the most compact engine configurations, usually ranging from 2.0 L to 4.3 L displacement (however, much larger examples have been produced for use in trucks), shorter than the [[inline 4]] and more compact than the [[V8|V8 engine]]. Because of its short length, the V6 fits well in the widely used [[transverse engine]] front-wheel drive layout. It is becoming more common as the space allowed for engines in modern cars is reduced at the same time as power requirements increase, and has largely replaced the [[inline 6]], which is nearly twice as long - too long to fit in many modern engine compartments - and the V8, which is larger, more expensive, and has poorer fuel economy. The V6 engine has become widely adopted for medium-sized cars, often as an optional engine where an inline 4 is standard, or as a standard engine where a V8 is a higher-cost performance option.
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<!--A '''V6''' engine is a [[V engine]] with six cylinders mounted on the crankshaft in two banks of three cylinders, usually set at either a 60 or 90 degree angle to each other. The V6 is one of the most compact engine configurations, usually ranging from 2.0 L to 4.3 L displacement (however, much larger examples have been produced for use in trucks), shorter than the [[inline 4]] and more compact than the [[V8|V8 engine]]. Because of its short length, the V6 fits well in the widely used [[transverse engine]] front-wheel drive layout. It is becoming more common as the space allowed for engines in modern cars is reduced at the same time as power requirements increase, and has largely replaced the [[inline 6]], which is nearly twice as long - too long to fit in many modern engine compartments - and the V8, which is larger, more expensive, and has poorer fuel economy. The V6 engine has become widely adopted for medium-sized cars, often as an optional engine where an inline 4 is standard, or as a standard engine where a V8 is a higher-cost performance option.-->
   
 
==Racing use==
 
==Racing use==
 
[[File:Mercedes V6 DTM Rennmotor 1996.png|right|thumb|Mercedes-Benz V6 DTM engine]]
 
[[File:Mercedes V6 DTM Rennmotor 1996.png|right|thumb|Mercedes-Benz V6 DTM engine]]
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The V6 engine was introduced into racing by [[Lancia]] in the early 1950s. After good results with privately entered Aurelia saloons Lancia set a works competition department in 1951. Four B20 Coupes were entered in the '51 Mille Miglia and the one driven by [[Giovanni Bracco]] and [[Umberto Maglioli]] caused quite a stir by finishing second overally after the 4.1-litre Ferrari driven by Villoresi and Cassani, a car which had three times more power than the Lancia. After that encouraging start Lancia decided to carry on with the endurance racing program, first with specially prepared Aurelias (called ''Da Corsa'') and then with specially built prototypes. A D24 with a 3,102 cc (189 cu in) V6 making 230 PS (170 kW) won the 1953 Carrera Panamericana with [[Juan Manuel Fangio]] at the wheel.
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<!--The V6 engine was introduced into racing by [[Lancia]] in the early 1950s. After good results with privately entered Aurelia saloons Lancia set a works competition department in 1951. Four B20 Coupes were entered in the '51 Mille Miglia and the one driven by [[Giovanni Bracco]] and [[Umberto Maglioli]] caused quite a stir by finishing second overally after the 4.1-litre Ferrari driven by Villoresi and Cassani, a car which had three times more power than the Lancia. After that encouraging start Lancia decided to carry on with the endurance racing program, first with specially prepared Aurelias (called ''Da Corsa'') and then with specially built prototypes. A D24 with a 3,102 cc (189 cu in) V6 making 230 PS (170 kW) won the 1953 Carrera Panamericana with [[Juan Manuel Fangio]] at the wheel.
   
 
After that came the {{Ferrari-ENG}} Dino V6. [[Alfredo Ferrari]] (nicknamed Dino), son of [[Enzo Ferrari]], suggested to him the development of a 1.5&nbsp;L [[DOHC]] V6 engine for [[Formula Two]] at the end of 1955. The Dino V6 underwent several evolutions, including an increased engine displacement to 2,417 cc (147 cu in), for use in the [[Ferrari 246 F1|Ferrari 246]] [[Formula One]] car in 1958.<ref>[http://www.f1technical.net/f1db/cars/116 Ferrari 246 F1] on [http://www.f1technical.net/ www.f1technical.net]</ref><ref>[http://www.allf1.info/engines/ferrari.php Ferrari engines] on [http://www.allf1.info/ www.allf1.info]</ref>
 
After that came the {{Ferrari-ENG}} Dino V6. [[Alfredo Ferrari]] (nicknamed Dino), son of [[Enzo Ferrari]], suggested to him the development of a 1.5&nbsp;L [[DOHC]] V6 engine for [[Formula Two]] at the end of 1955. The Dino V6 underwent several evolutions, including an increased engine displacement to 2,417 cc (147 cu in), for use in the [[Ferrari 246 F1|Ferrari 246]] [[Formula One]] car in 1958.<ref>[http://www.f1technical.net/f1db/cars/116 Ferrari 246 F1] on [http://www.f1technical.net/ www.f1technical.net]</ref><ref>[http://www.allf1.info/engines/ferrari.php Ferrari engines] on [http://www.allf1.info/ www.allf1.info]</ref>
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[[Nissan]] also has a quite successful history of using V6's for racing in both [[IMSA (racing)|IMSA]] and the [[JGTC]]. Development of their V6s for sports cars began in the early 1980s with the [[Nissan VG engine|VG engine]] initially used in the [[Nissan Z31|Z31 300ZX]]. The engine began life as a SOHC, turbocharged 3.0L power plant with electronic fuel injection, delivering {{convert|230|PS|0|abbr=on}}. The [[Nissan VG engine#VG30ET|VG30ET]] was later revised into the [[Nissan VG engine#VG30DETT|VG30DETT]] for the [[Z32|Z32 300ZX]] in 1989. The [[Nissan VG engine#VG30DETT|VG30DETT]] sported both an additional turbocharger and an extra pair of camshafts, making the engine a genuine DOHC twin-turbo V6 producing {{convert|300|PS|0|abbr=on}}. Nissan used both of these engines in its IMSA racing program throughout the 1980s and 1990s each producing well over {{convert|800|hp|abbr=on}}. In the Japan Grand Touring Car Championship, or [[JGTC]], Nissan opted for a turbocharged version of its [[Nissan VQ engine#VQ30DETT|VQ30]] making upwards of {{convert|500|hp|abbr=on}} to compete in the GT500 class.
 
[[Nissan]] also has a quite successful history of using V6's for racing in both [[IMSA (racing)|IMSA]] and the [[JGTC]]. Development of their V6s for sports cars began in the early 1980s with the [[Nissan VG engine|VG engine]] initially used in the [[Nissan Z31|Z31 300ZX]]. The engine began life as a SOHC, turbocharged 3.0L power plant with electronic fuel injection, delivering {{convert|230|PS|0|abbr=on}}. The [[Nissan VG engine#VG30ET|VG30ET]] was later revised into the [[Nissan VG engine#VG30DETT|VG30DETT]] for the [[Z32|Z32 300ZX]] in 1989. The [[Nissan VG engine#VG30DETT|VG30DETT]] sported both an additional turbocharger and an extra pair of camshafts, making the engine a genuine DOHC twin-turbo V6 producing {{convert|300|PS|0|abbr=on}}. Nissan used both of these engines in its IMSA racing program throughout the 1980s and 1990s each producing well over {{convert|800|hp|abbr=on}}. In the Japan Grand Touring Car Championship, or [[JGTC]], Nissan opted for a turbocharged version of its [[Nissan VQ engine#VQ30DETT|VQ30]] making upwards of {{convert|500|hp|abbr=on}} to compete in the GT500 class.
   
The V6 turbo engine was revived for the [[2014 Formula One Season|2014 Formula One season]], and V6 turbos have been used in the IndyCar Series since 2012, with Chevrolet and {{Honda-ENG}} currently supplying the engines.
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The V6 turbo engine was revived for the [[2014 Formula One Season|2014 Formula One season]], and V6 turbos have been used in the IndyCar Series since 2012, with Chevrolet and {{Honda-ENG}} currently supplying the engines.-->
   
 
==Formula One teams who used V6 engines==
 
==Formula One teams who used V6 engines==
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Revision as of 05:50, 22 March 2017

IC engine

Example of a 24 valve, dual overhead camshagt (DOHC) V6

A V6 engine is a six cylinder engine, with the cylinders arranged in a "V" shape, with three on each side. The banks are often set at 60 or 90 degree angles to each other. It is one of the most compact engine configurations, as it is shorter than an inline 4-cylinder, and smaller overall than a V8. The size advantage makes it suitable for turbocharging, allowing room for items like the compressor and intercooler.

Racing use

File:Mercedes V6 DTM Rennmotor 1996.png

Mercedes-Benz V6 DTM engine


Formula One teams who used V6 engines

Team Years
France AGS 1986
United Kingdom Benetton 19861987
Italy Ferrari 19581964, 1966, 19811988
Italy Forti 19951996
France Ligier 19841986
United States Lola 1986
United Kingdom Lotus 19831988
Italy Minardi 1986
United Kingdom McLaren 19831988
France Renault 19771985
United Kingdom Spirit 1983
United Kingdom Tyrrell 19851986
United Kingdom Williams 19831987

Note: Since 2014, all teams are using turbo-powered V6 engines.

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