Re: What would be the qualities of a very small V-12?

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Re: What would be the qualities of a very small V-12?

Kaleidoscopic Perspectives	14 Jul 2007 03:56
Then, besides costs of implemetning a v12, why aren't small v-12s (i.e. 3.0L) more common? What are the disadvantages? > > What would be the differences between a 3.0L V-12 and a 3.0L V-6? > > Suppose that all else being equal, except the bore/stroke are [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Jeff DeWitt

Jeff DeWitt

12 Jul 2007 23:10

> What would be the differences between a 3.0L V-12 and a 3.0L V-6?
> Suppose that all else being equal, except the bore/stroke are
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> Would the V-12 have more torque, efficiency, power, etc.?

All other things being equal V12 would be smoother, I think it would
have more torque, and it would last longer.

The reason it would last longer is because it's naturally balanced,
unlike the V6, that's a big reason why straight 6's tend to last so long.

Jeff DeWitt

Kaleidoscopic Perspectives	12 Jul 2007 05:19
What would be the differences between a 3.0L V-12 and a 3.0L V-6? Suppose that all else being equal, except the bore/stroke are proportionately smaller (the V-12 has pistons one half the size of the pistons of the V-6). I heard that the V-12 is going to be more smooth. OTOH, the V-6 would be more durable for some reason. Would the V-12 have more torque, efficiency, power, etc.?

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