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EngineeringExpalined has a great video[0] on the overall mechanics of the system. Sadly, I don't expect to see this in regular Ford or Toyotas any time soon. T
by irjustin 7y ago
EngineeringExpalined has a great video[0] on the overall mechanics of the system.
Sadly, I don't expect to see this in regular Ford or Toyotas any time soon. The cost benefit combined design upgrade and tooling change is just not practical.
[0] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJXgKY2O4po https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJXgKY2O4po
- csours 7y agoI wonder if this engine is only 3 cylinders because of the cost of the valves? Fewer cylinders, fewer valves...
- mysterydip 7y agoThey said in the article basically "why make it bigger than it has to be? It does the job and leaves more room for passenger space."
- xgbi 7y agoJust like for motorcycles, 3 cyl is the ideal for both torque and revs. Bi is all torque, 4 is all revs, and the 3 is just in between.
- biosed 7y agoI find 3 cyl motorcycles slow and lack top end.
- wcarron 7y agoI don't know how you'd come to that conclusion.
- anacrolix 7y agomaybe he rides motorcycles and tried them
- wcarron 7y agoWell, yes. But I've never ridden a triple that wasn't quick. A triumph street triple has plenty of power and a good top end, a triump __speed__ triple, or MV Agusta Brutale has ludicrous power and a good top end. A triumph rocket 3 is, well, its' a cruiser, so it's never built for a top end. A Yammy MT-09 is lower on top end, sure. But it's the cheapest of the bunch and has lots of torque. They only lack top end power compared to the 1000cc inline-4 engines which sit in track-focused supersports. Which is like saying, "I found the Ford Focus RS lacking in power compared to a Porsche 911 Turbo S".