Definition of straight-six in English:
straight-six
nounˈstreɪtˌsɪksˌstrātˈsiks
1An internal combustion engine with six cylinders in line.
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- All its cars had double headlamps at the front, a straight-six engine in the middle, and rear-wheel drive at the back.
- I headed towards Glenshee savouring the howl of the 3.2 litre straight-six as the rev-counter needle flicked up toward the 8000 rpm red line yet again.
- The cars remain superb to drive, the straight-six engine hums with satisfaction like no other, the security and responsiveness beyond reproach.
- In the latest version, the straight-six engine has been completely rebuilt with the crankcase now made of aluminium, which reduces engine weight by 20 kg.
- The straight-six engine is one of the best with a great sound and potent pace.
- 1.1 A vehicle with a straight-six engine.
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- But the Lexus has its cylinders in V-configuration while the BMW is a straight-six.