Hemi to be replaced by inline six?

FishOnOne wrote:

theoldwizard1 wrote:

BenK wrote:

In-line is smoother and of higher torque, generally speaking, than V's

I6 will always have more low end torque.

Why?

For 1 thing, a V design will have gravity causing more friction on 1 side of piston. Most inline engines mount to wear piston runs vertically
But I think many times it has a lot to do with what the engineers expect engine to be used for. Back when I6 or V8 was the option, we expected the buyer of the lower cost I6 would be more interested in a engine that got the job done but not as fast. "Horsepower sells the truck, but torque moves the load"

FishOnOne wrote:

theoldwizard1 wrote:

BenK wrote:

In-line is smoother and of higher torque, generally speaking, than V's

I6 will always have more low end torque.

Why?

It’s an inherent design. I believe it has to do with all the cylinders being inline.

theoldwizard1 wrote:

BenK wrote:

In-line is smoother and of higher torque, generally speaking, than V's

I6 will always have more low end torque.

Only if "all else is equal"...which of course, it never is.

It won't always.

theoldwizard1 wrote:

BenK wrote:

In-line is smoother and of higher torque, generally speaking, than V's

I6 will always have more low end torque.

Why?

BenK wrote:

In-line is smoother and of higher torque, generally speaking, than V's

I6 will always have more low end torque.

Love it !


Maybe they should have architected this new in-line 6 with hemi chambers...so they can continue marketing it as a 'Hemi'...

Pent-roof is a better, and some refer to it as a "pent-roof hemi"...which most modern ICE's use


In-line is smoother and of higher torque, generally speaking, than V's

Exciting times but no Hemis and none of these new engines will be sold in California after 2034.

Cool!