Video: Why Cross-Plane Crankshafts Are Rarely Used In Four-Cylinders

Video: Why Cross-Plane Crankshafts Are Rarely Used In Four-Cylinders

Video: Why Cross-Plane Crankshafts Are Rarely Used In Four-Cylinders

Cross-plane crankshafts are a staple in V8 engines, where flat-plane crankshafts are an anomaly.

In the case of inline-four-cylinder engines, the reverse is true, and here's why.

Posted by Brendan Baker

CategoriesEngine

TagsCrankshaft Crossplane crossplane crankshaft engines Flat-Plane Crank flatplane R1 Straight-four engine V8 engine Valentino Rossi Yamaha YouTube

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