Sep 14 2009

Honda V4 Engine with Unequal Cylinder Spacing and Cylinder Deactivation

If Honda’s dual clutch, which will debut on the new VFR, got your attention, how about a V4 with unequal front and rear cylinder spacing plus cylinder deactivation? These Honda patent drawings show the layout of their new engine with the front cylinders widely spaced and the rear closer together. The connecting rods are mounted to the crankshaft with the rear cylinders both connected to the inner side of each throw, the fronts cylinders both mount on the outside.

Q Full article, Source: The Kneeslider