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Automotive · True or False?

A V8 engine has 8 cylinders

The answer is True.

Explanation

The number simply designates the number of cilynder in an engine, so V8 has 8, V6 has 6 etc... The "V" designation indicates that these cylinders are arranged in two banks, forming a V-shaped configuration that shares a common crankshaft.

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