Is a V12 engine faster than a V8?

This answer is simple, v12 engine burn air fuel mixture faster than v8 engine. For example: Aston Martin Vanquish v12 N/A engine with 6 litre engine, that's mean 500cc per cylinder and made about 580 horsepower.
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Is a V8 engine better than a V12?

The thermal efficiency of V8 engines is between 29% to 40%. In contrast, the thermal efficiency of a V12 engine can be 50%. However, the maximum brake power capacity of the V12 engine is 19,300 hp, and the V8 engine is 10,000 hp. The engine compression ratio of the V12 engine is 9.5:1, and the V8 engine is 13.7: 1.
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Is a V12 engine the most powerful?

The 7.3 litre V12 engine, as part of the development process, has been certified at 750bhp and 750Nm of torque, positioning it as the most powerful naturally aspirated road car engine in the world today. In the fourth part of the One-77 film series which is released today, Dr.
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Why is V12 smoother than V8?

Why Is V12 Smoother Than V8? It is easier for the V12 engine to supply power than for smaller engines with six or eight cylinders because power pulses have triple overlap, avoiding any gaps in performance between the four cylinders, therefore providing a cleaner and smoother ride.
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What sounds better V8 or V12?

The cylinders in a V8 engine have more diameter individual than in the V10 and V12 engines. It therefore means that more fuel is available for displacement in a V8 engine, giving it a richer and better sound than that of V10 and V12.
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Whats the advantage of a V12?

V12 Engines

Smooth Power Delivery: The V12 has a piston firing every 60 degrees of crankshaft rotation, giving it one of the smoothest power deliveries of any engine. Free Revving: Because the engine is naturally balanced, the crankshaft can be made with minimal counterweight, reducing rotational inertia.
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What is the fastest engine?

The Koenigsegg Jesko's twin-turbo V-8 revs from idle to redline in 0.213 seconds, beating every other street-legal production car ever made. The 5.1-liter twin-turbo V-8 that powers the Koenigsegg Jesko might just be the fastest-revving engine ever installed in a production road car.
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How much HP does a V12 have?

Large V12 diesel engines are common modern cruise ships, which may have up to six such engines. An example of a currently produced V12 marine engine is the Wärtsilä 46F engine, where the V12 version has a displacement of 1,157 L (70,604 cu in) and a power output of 14,400 kW (19,300 hp).
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Whats faster V8 or V10?

Power: The airflow test I did reveal that the Dyson V10 has up to 33% more power at the highest setting. Run time: The V10 will run for up to 61 minutes, while the V8 runs for 41 minutes.
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What is the 2 fastest car?

Below are the top 10 fastest cars in the world right now:
  • 8) Zenvo ST1 (233 MPH)
  • 7) McLaren F1 (241 MPH)
  • 6) Koenigsegg CCR (242 MPH)
  • 5) SSC Ultimate Aero (256 MPH)
  • 4) 9FF GT9 (257 MPH)
  • 3) Bugatti Veyron (268 MPH)
  • 2) Hennessey Venom GT (270 MPH)
  • 1) Koenigsegg Agera R (273 MPH)
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What is the #1 fastest car in the world?

Hennessey Venom GT: 270.49mph (435.3km/h)

However, the car currently holds the world record for the fastest production car and there is no doubt that this machine is a real super car.
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Why do v8s sound deeper than V12?

The large pistons with the larger intake and exhaust valves sing a tune no other engine can match. BTW the larger valves and combustion chamber which is the engine heads and intake, exhaust system is bigger so engine has more air flow which also helps the sound of the V8.
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Is V6 faster than V8?

Both types are configured in a V shape, hence the name, with the V6 engine having six cylinders and the V8 fitting eight of them. The V8 is capable of producing more power, resulting in your car being able to accelerate much faster.
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Can you put a V12 engine in any car?

You cannot engine swap anything. Certain vehicles have different varients with different engines, but you can not replace an V6 with a V8, for example.
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What is the most powerful engine?

Developed by Wärtsilä Corporation, the 14-cylinder Wärtsilä RT-flex96C engine is also the world's most powerful engine with an output of 80,080 kW (108,920 bhp). The 14-cylinder Wärtsilä RT-flex96C engine is a major breakthrough for ship propulsion.
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How fast is a V16 engine?

Back in 2016, Devel Motors unveiled the prototype of its 5,000 horsepower Devel Sixteen, a 12.8-liter V16 engine car that the company claimed would be capable of reaching speeds of over 300 mph (482 km/h).
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What is the fastest V12 car?

Here are some of the fastest vehicles with a V12 engine that you can find today.
  1. 1 TVR Speed - 210 MPH.
  2. 2 Lamborghini Centenario - 217 MPH. ...
  3. 3 Aston Martin DB11 - 208 MPH. ...
  4. 4 Bugatti EB110 SuperSport - 217 MPH. ...
  5. 5 Ferrari Enzo - 217 MPH. ...
  6. 6 Pagani Zonda C12 - 217 MPH. ...
  7. 7 Lamborghini Veneno - 221 MPH. ...
  8. 8 Ferrari LaFerrari - 227 MPH. ...
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What is the world's slowest car?

It is called the Peel P50. Peel offers both a gas and electric version of the vehicle. Not only is it the world's slowest car, but it is also the smallest car in the world (smaller than a Smart Car or Fiat), according to Guinness World Records.
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Does V8 make your car faster?

V8s smoothly produce more power and provide acceleration at a faster rate. However, due to the V8s additional cylinders, these engines consume more fuel than the V6. V8 engines have a rigid design that offers higher displacement, are associated with high power, and have become favorites for muscle cars.
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Are there V10 engines?

V10 engines are less common than V8 and V12 engines, however they have been used in several luxury cars, sports cars and commercial vehicles. An early V10 petrol engine was used in the 1987 Lamborghini P140, however this prototype sports car did not reach production.
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Are there any V4 engines?

The V4 engine is less common compared to straight-four engines. However, V4 engines have been used in automobiles, motorcycles, and other applications.
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Which is better V10 or V12?

IIRC, a V12 is inherently better balanced than a V10. A V12 would generally be heavier. Otherwise there should be little potential difference... no reason why V12 or V10 of the same capacity couldn't produce the same power and torque.
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