V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz V6 DTM engine

Formula One teams who used V6 engines

Team	Years
AGS	1986
Benetton	1986–1987
Ferrari	1958–1964, 1966, 1981–1988
Forti	1995–1996
Ligier	1984–1986
Lola	1986
Lotus	1983–1988
Minardi	1986
McLaren	1983–1988
Renault	1977–1985
Spirit	1983
Tyrrell	1985–1986
Williams	1983–1987

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