A V5 engine is a five-cylinder piston engine where the cylinders share a common crankshaft and are arranged in a V configuration. Even compared to the fairly rare straight-five engine , V5 engine designs are very uncommon.

Oct 17, 2024 · The fact is that there have been attempts at a mass-production V5 engine, but none that resulted in a V5-powered car, truck, or SUV being made available to the public. Here's what you need to...

Aug 3, 2017 · General Motors dubbed it the Atlas engine, and it was a family of inline engines designed to be light weight, fuel efficient, and easy to package. The Atlas family of engines included a hulking 4.2-liter six, a workhorse 2.8-liter four, and, oddly enough, a 3.5-liter 5-cylinder.

Mar 24, 2025 · The V5 engine is a unique configuration that has garnered attention for its compact design and distinctive performance characteristics. While most car enthusiasts are familiar with the more common V6 and V8 engines, the V5 stands out due to its rarity and specific applications. This engine type typically features five cylinders arranged in a V ...

Mar 17, 2017 · The 3.5-liter five was the top engine for the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size pickups from 2004 until 2009 (when a 5.3-liter V-8 took the spot).

Mar 19, 2018 · A narrow-angle five-cylinder engine sounds like it would tear itself apart with imbalance. Here's how VW made it work.

Mar 18, 2018 · The V5 engine was built as a 2.3-liter with around 150 horsepower when it launched as a 10 valve, and was later upgraded to 170 horsepower when each cylinder gained an extra pair of...

Jun 24, 2022 · Honda’s RC211V engine is a V5 design with dual overhead cams, fuel-injection, and a stout 16,500-rpm redline. At it’s peak, it made in excess of 260 horsepower out of 990cc.

Mar 19, 2018 · Volkswagen’s VR5 engine was a truly unique piece of automotive history. Everybody knows what a V6 engine is. Same with an inline four-cylinder engine. Some might even know what a boxer engine is, with a few even being able to name cars that feature a …

The VR engines and the new V5 engine combine the advantages of the V-concept with the advantages of the inline engine. These are: l short overall length thanks to V-angle, l small overall width thanks to the V-angle of 15 °, l only one cylinder head is required, The V5 was derived from the VR6 by removing the 1st cylinder from the latter.