Flat-8
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A flat-8 is an internal combustion engine in flat configuration, having 8 cylinders.
Few examples are known. The most famous engine of this type is the Porsche air-cooled flat-8 engine introduced in a 1,5 L version for Formula 1 that grew up to a 3 L version used in the Porsche 908
Another example is the Australian made Jabiru Aircraft 5100. This is a 5.1 litre air-cooled engine for aircraft use.
| Piston engine configurations | |
|---|---|
| Straight | Single, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14 |
| V | 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 24 |
| Flat | 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16 |
| W | 8, 12, 16, 18 |
| Other inline | H, VR, Opposed, U (Square), X |
| Other | Radial, Rotary, Pistonless (Wankel) |
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