Glossary / General

flat six

39 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

It’s a type of engine where six cylinders lie flat in two rows, making the car more balanced and smooth.

Technical Definition

A flat six engine is a horizontally opposed six‑cylinder powerplant, known for its low center of gravity and smooth operation.

Hear It Discussed

"the engine out of the Porsche 930 dropped in the back of this thing, flat six."
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"This is going to be just a normal naturally aspirated, but 4.2 liter flat six. I like how clean the design of it is."
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"...bring back to flat six you could you could win all the enthusiasts back with a 983 that has a flat technically..."
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