Tha Ghee wrote:

> "Steve Grauman" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>>when GM
>>>converted it's cars from using V-8 engines (which are best balanced with
>>>a 90 degree configuration)
>>
>>Most V6s are 90 degrees, AFAIK.
>
>
> no there about 60 degrees or something close to this

No, they're not. 60 degrees is the optimal angle for balancing, but for
packaging reasons (i.e. not as tall) 90 degrees is much more common, at
least in American cars. The Audi/VW 2.8 V6 is 90 degrees, as are the
newer Audi V6 engines. I believe the Honda 3.0 and 3.5 V6es are also 90
degrees.

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Mike Smith