Glossary / General

inline-6

9 Episode Mentions

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An inline-6 is a car engine with six cylinders in one straight line. It’s smooth and reliable, often used in classic cars.

Technical Definition

An inline-6 (or straight-six) is an engine with six cylinders arranged in a single line. It’s known for smooth power delivery and balanced vibration.

Hear It Discussed

"2012 BMW 335i like it feels like an inline 6 that's 20 years newer than it is This is very smooth and very fast and powerful"
Lotus Carlton Review; 2025 Chevy Blazer Drive; Q&A The Smoking Tire 25:13

"I mean, if you think about it, all the Germans are turbocharged or in line 6, right? Yeah."
Gas Sippers! The Most Affordable Fuel-Efficient Cars That Aren't Electric! | Ep. 339 TFL Car Chat 35:34

"So they're replacing it with the C53, which is an inline 6. So we're getting better. An inline 6."
C.R.E.A.M. #70 - Ben's Apology, Exotic Car Colours and Ferrari's EV C.R.E.A.M. (The TDC Podcast) 20:51