In a V6 engine, the cylinders are arranged
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Correct answer to question 52 (Auto & Shop Information): in two banks set at an angle to each other
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The V shape lets six cylinders sit in a shorter, lower block than a straight six would need. A flat or boxer layout has the banks opposed at 180 degrees.
Updated: November 2026