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444 Why Don't Seven-Cylinder Car Engines Exist?

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SlashGear · 07/22/2025 18:00 EDT

Why Don't Seven-Cylinder Car Engines Exist?

You can easily find old and new cars with engines that have three, five, 8, 10, 12, or 16 cylinders. Seven-cylinder engines are unheard of in cars, but why?

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