How 8-Cylinder Engine Works? Inline-8 vs V8 vs Flat-8 | Explained

Inline-8 Engine:
The inline-eight engine is an eight-cylinder internal combustion engine with all eight cylinders mounted in a straight line along the crankshaft.
Eight-cylinder engines have been produced in various configurations, including, side-valve, Intake-over-exhaust, overhead-valve, sleeve-valve, and overhead-cam configurations.

V8 Engine:
Each configuration has its own advantages and disadvantages and has been used in different applications depending on the specific needs of the vehicle. For example, overhead-valve and overhead-cam configurations are commonly used in high-performance sports cars, while side-valve configurations were popular in early automobiles. Sleeve-valve engines were also used in some luxury cars in the early 20th century.

A V8 engine is an eight-cylinder piston engine in which two banks of four cylinders share a common crankshaft and are arranged in a V configuration. V8 engines are known for their power and smooth operation. The V shape of the engine allows it to be more compact than an inline eight-cylinder engine, while still providing ample power.

The even number of cylinders also ensures that the engine is balanced, reducing vibrations and providing a smoother ride. The angle between the two banks of cylinders can vary, but it is typically around 90 degrees. This angle results in good engine balance, which results in low vibrations.

Flat-8 Engine:
A flat-eight engine, also called a horizontally-opposed eight, is an eight-cylinder piston engine with two banks of four inline cylinders, one on each side of a central crankshaft, 180° apart. The term "flat" refers to the cylinder layout, where the cylinders lie flat and are positioned horizontally rather than being upright or inclined.

The cylinders are positioned horizontally, with the pistons moving in and out in opposite directions. This configuration creates a balanced engine design with a lower center of gravity, which can result in improved stability and handling for vehicles. A boxer-eight engine is a special case of a flat-eight where each piston's connecting rod has its own journal, and each pair of opposed pistons moves inwards or outwards at the same time.

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00:00 - Introduction
02:48 - Inline-8
03:54 - Working of I8
04:45 - Balancing of I8
06:05 - Cars with Inline-8 Engine
09:40 - Disadvantages of 8-Cylinder Engine
11:43 - V8 Engine
14:45 - Balancing of V8
19:05 - Cars with V8 Engine
26:23 - Flat-8 Engine
28:30 - Cars with Flat-8

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[dperr]

V8s are better than anything else even EVs. Idc what people say. The first thing EV drivers will say “Oh well EVs are quicker and more efficient”. Well, there’s more to enjoying a car than just going 0-60 quickly. EVs can’t match a V8 for sound and the fun of shifting yourself for those equipped with a manual.

[mpetersen]

The engine on the left side if the thumbnail is a V-16 built by Miller in the 20s two straight 8s geared to a common output shaft. IIRC one was used in the Stutz Blackhawk. Probably the most beautiful LSR car ever built.

[thebigokie._]

I will never give up my V8 engines! I have a Volvo S80 V8 4.4l AWD. Awesome engine. And a Dodge charger SRT8 6.4l hemi v8 another awesome engine. But very different. Also how can you not mention the Chevrolet small block V8 engine?

[logtrimmer]

There is a company working on making a new 8-cylinder flat (non-boxer) engine. The company’s name is SyTech and the main technology that they are using for the engine is a scotch-yoke rod.

[malikdanishawan]

I would request to make the complete introduction of every engine from its first variant to the as it is used today.... All the vehicle companies with each video covering companies in only 5 years.. for example from 1960-1965 discuss all the companies in this era

[martynm.]

This was very educational. Thank you. I now know what a cross plane and flat plane crank is. And I think I prefer the benefits and sound of the flat plane.

[nivens.]

Flat engines aren't common enough. It's also a life goal of mine to build my own straight 8. The noise they make hits different especially when compared with a v8

[niko]

The flat 8 is an insanely unique engine design, unfortunately it seems really hard to work on, I can only imagine.

[muhammadmuzamil]

Nyc vedio ❤
I am the student of DAE FIRST YEAR IN AUTO AND DIESEL
Thank you for Helf ful information 😊❤🎉

[robben]

The rise and fall of a shitload of fun!

[imnotsayingmyrealname]

thank you for this Helpful information

[mumindubadabdulle]

Please make a vedio of how accelerator works.

[yahyayarim]

Rica etsem altyazı seçeneklerine Türkçe dil seçeneği ekleyebilir misiniz ? Sizi anlamak ve takip etmek istiyorum !!!

[trader-matt]

The inline 8 looks like 2 footlongs combine compared to the inline 6

[nickayivor]

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SHARP The Engineering Post
From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧 ⏰️ 19:54pm

[Supercarhypercartruck]

V8 engine is the best like the corvette c8 z06

[olivierdebart]

on a zappez l histoire de l automobile francaise et mondial le moteur de la bugatti 8 en ligne royale n est pas citer type 41 12 litre 200 a 300 ch ou de la delage 120 .120 ch et les d8
et surtout la dion mouton V8 de 1907 6 l