Glossary / General

three-cylinder engine

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A three-cylinder engine is a small power unit with only three cylinders. It’s lighter and takes up less space, so it’s common in small cars or scooters.

Technical Definition

A three-cylinder engine is a type of internal combustion engine that has three cylinders arranged in a line or an inline configuration. It is smaller and lighter than four- or six-cylinder engines, often used in compact cars, scooters, and some lightweight vehicles.

Hear It Discussed

"...driving this joyous little car with its fizzy little three cylinder engine causing no problems or offense to anybody at all."
What on Earth is going on with Ford? #295 The Intercooler 14:52

"Well, the three-cylinder engine you're not going to get a whole lot of horsepower out of it without the turbo. Why's a four-cylinder turbo and it's got it's got spunk."
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