Glossary / General

straight six engine

15 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A straight six engine has six cylinders all lined up in one row. It runs smoothly and was common in older sports cars.

Technical Definition

A straight six engine is a type of internal combustion engine with six cylinders arranged in a single line. It offers smooth power delivery and good balance, making it popular in many classic sports cars.

Hear It Discussed

"so talk to me about the the straight six Jaguar engine that made its debut in 1948 I think yes in the xjr I think there's an argument"
How the car media landscape is changing, with Mike Fernie #305 The Intercooler 26:27

"And they took their old straight six, the four two, and they cut it down into a four cylinder..."
Crowning The Hatchback King — The Carmudgeon Show w Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep. 191 The Carmudgeon Show 13:26

"And we had to give a best engineering prize to a straight six engine, which even had a dipstick in it."
Kimi vs Russell… | The Car Podcast #89 The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends 06:44