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General Engine


Type
6-cylinder four-stroke internal combustion engine
with 2 horizontally opposed cylinder banks (flat engine)

Crankcase Light-alloy, two piece

Crankshaft Forged, 8-bearing design

Main Bearings Friction bearings

Connecting Rods Forged

Big End Bearings Friction bearings

Pistons Light alloy, pressed

Cylinders Light alloy, individual cylinders

Cylinder Head Light alloy, individual cylinder heads with ceramic exhaust port liners

Valve Guides Press-fitted

Valve Arrangement 1 inlet, 1 exhaust, suspended in V-design

Valve Timing One overhead camshaft each on right and left

Camshaft Cast

Camshaft Drive Double chain

Valve Clearance Hydraulic lash adjustment

Timing for 1mm Valve Lift and Zero Clearance:
Inlet Opens (1° BTDC)
Inlet Closes (60° ABDC)
Exhaust Opens (45° BBDC)
Exhaust Closes (6° ATDC)

Induction System With controlled tuning flap