I have been reading how European manufacturers are now urgently wanting to dump V6 engines. One Automotive commentator said they " were a mistake" .Jaguars new Diesel and Gas engines will be inline sixes, replacing the current engines. BMW has always built inline engines. Now Mercedes is " keen" to drop them.Could the Ecoboost go straight six? Ecoboost like Ford Falcon Barra 6, had more power and a even flatter torque curve than the current Ecoboost. Not much in it as regards fuel economyThe facelifted S-Class will be the first model to carry the new inline six petrol engine which will come with 48V mild hybrid tech next year.The new powertrain will come with an electric motor attached to the crankshaft, acting as both an alternator and a starter.Codenamed M256, the new engine is the second member of Mercedes’ new family of engines and is closely related to the OM654 four-cylinder diesel that debuted in the E-Class. Mercedes is keen to replace almost all existing petrol V6s in their range with the M256, according to C&D’s report.

Depend on what kind of package you are building. A V6 is certainly better than an inline six if you are trying to maximize interior room and power in compact cars by using transverse engines.

wilber1 wrote:Depend on what kind of package you are building. A V6 is certainly better than an inline six if you are trying to maximize interior room and power in compact cars by using transverse engines.That is the conventional wisdom, now they think for larger vehicles, they are not the way to go

RobertRyan wrote:wilber1 wrote:Depend on what kind of package you are building. A V6 is certainly better than an inline six if you are trying to maximize interior room and power in compact cars by using transverse engines.That is the conventional wisdom, now they think for larger vehicles, they are not the way to goIf you are not concerned with the length of the vehicle they may well be but a vehicle with a transverse V6 six can be a foot shorter than one with an inline fore and aft six. The length of an inline six makes it problematical when trying to stuff it into an engine compartment sideways. Unless there are increases in fuel savings to be had by going to inline engines, I think this trend will be limited to higher end vehicles.

wilber1 wrote:RobertRyan wrote:wilber1 wrote:Depend on what kind of package you are building. A V6 is certainly better than an inline six if you are trying to maximize interior room and power in compact cars by using transverse engines.That is the conventional wisdom, now they think for larger vehicles, they are not the way to goIf you are not concerned with the length of the vehicle they may well be but a vehicle with a transverse V6 six can be a foot shorter than one with an inline fore and aft six. The length of an inline six makes it problematical when trying to stuff it into an engine compartment sideways. Unless there are increases in fuel savings to be had by going to inline engines, I think this trend will be limited to higher end vehicles.One Automotive spokesperson, said V6's were " a mistake" . So maybe fuel consumption, engine performance( smoothness, rev better, easier access to ancillaries) would be factors.

I dunno. A tremendous engine, in terms of reliability, durability, power production, noise, harshness, vibration is the 90 degree Buick V6. It first was introduced in 1961...for 1962 Buick, bought by Jeep, then bought back by GM in the '70's and used in various iterations till 2008, when I think the production line was finally shut down.I have one, in our '07 Buick LaCrosse. Great engine.I'm not the only fan, believe it was selected as one of the 10 best engines of the 20th century...Wards or something, can't recall. Can't forget the turbo Buick V6 in the Buick GNX....the hot car of the '80's.An engine that was used in racing of different types.Engine type preference is a personal thing. I think vertical twin motorcycle engines (Triumph, BSA, Norton) are better than V Twins (Harley, Ducati) or opposed twins (BMW)....but others differ and sometimes vehemently.;) So in the end, I think it all comes down to preference and opinion.

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RobertRyan
Explorer
Jun 18, 2016
wilber1 wrote:
RobertRyan wrote:
wilber1 wrote:
Depend on what kind of package you are building. A V6 is certainly better than an inline six if you are trying to maximize interior room and power in compact cars by using transverse engines.

That is the conventional wisdom, now they think for larger vehicles, they are not the way to go

If you are not concerned with the length of the vehicle they may well be but a vehicle with a transverse V6 six can be a foot shorter than one with an inline fore and aft six. The length of an inline six makes it problematical when trying to stuff it into an engine compartment sideways. Unless there are increases in fuel savings to be had by going to inline engines, I think this trend will be limited to higher end vehicles.

One Automotive spokesperson, said V6's were " a mistake" . So maybe fuel consumption, engine performance( smoothness, rev better, easier access to ancillaries) would be factors.
wilber1
Explorer
Jun 18, 2016
RobertRyan wrote:
wilber1 wrote:
Depend on what kind of package you are building. A V6 is certainly better than an inline six if you are trying to maximize interior room and power in compact cars by using transverse engines.

That is the conventional wisdom, now they think for larger vehicles, they are not the way to go

If you are not concerned with the length of the vehicle they may well be but a vehicle with a transverse V6 six can be a foot shorter than one with an inline fore and aft six. The length of an inline six makes it problematical when trying to stuff it into an engine compartment sideways. Unless there are increases in fuel savings to be had by going to inline engines, I think this trend will be limited to higher end vehicles.
RobertRyan
Explorer
Jun 18, 2016
wilber1 wrote:
Depend on what kind of package you are building. A V6 is certainly better than an inline six if you are trying to maximize interior room and power in compact cars by using transverse engines.

That is the conventional wisdom, now they think for larger vehicles, they are not the way to go
wilber1
Explorer
Jun 18, 2016
Depend on what kind of package you are building. A V6 is certainly better than an inline six if you are trying to maximize interior room and power in compact cars by using transverse engines.

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