Glossary / General

variable valve timing

24 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Variable valve timing lets the engine change when its valves open and close, making it run better at low or high speeds.

Technical Definition

A technology that adjusts the timing of valve opening and closing to optimize engine performance across different speeds and loads.

Hear It Discussed

"then add a bit of variable valve timing but then Aston come along and he did an engine"
How the car media landscape is changing, with Mike Fernie #305 The Intercooler 29:22

"Turbochargers, direct injection, [194.6s] variable valve timing, cylinder deactivation, start stop systems."
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - May 16, 2026 - Hour 2 Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 03:14

"...not a surprise to find variable valve timing on a $31,000 motorcycle. It's a little bit of a surprise to me to find it on a $4,000 motorcycle and I'm really happy to see that..."
S11E01: The Best (and Worst) of EICMA 2025 Highside/Lowside - A Motorcycle Podcast 27:40