Glossary / General

four cylinder

55 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A four‑cylinder engine has four parts that burn fuel to make the car move. It’s common in smaller cars.

Technical Definition

A four‑cylinder engine has four combustion chambers, typically offering a balance of power and fuel efficiency for compact vehicles.

Hear It Discussed

"And I like these BMWs, but I think by this point, and I'm not sure, but I think by this point, BMW had to get into the 340s to get away from the four cylinder."
Mercedes Fakery, Analog Matters, Manual Wagons | Episode 1,054 Everyday Driver Car Debate 51:26

"...Howard drove out in a 4cylinder rental Mustang yes I was in Palm Springs the week before..."
Year in Review and Looking Forward to 2025 Bring a Trailer Podcast 11:36

"[2981.0s] So the, well, no, no, because this one is not, this one has the four cylinder. [2986.6s] There only been 14 cylinder offer in cars of men's before, but this has the AMG"
Slate Price Revealed, Koenigsegg Jesko Records, Honda Element Returns, and More! THIS CAR POD! EP117 THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 49:41