The engine in detail

To familiarise you thoroughly with the mechanical construction of the W8 and W12 engines, we will
now describe the main modules of both engines in succession.

The following topics will be dealt with:

- the crankcase with bearing support,

- the crankshaft with conrods and pistons,
- the balancing shafts,
- the cylinder heads,
- the oil sump and oil pump,
- the crankshaft drive,
- the timing chain drive,
- the belt drive for auxiliary components and
- the multi-part intake manifold

W8 engine the multi-part intake manifold

the cylinder heads

the crankshaft with

conrods and pistons

the crankcase with

bearing support

the split oil sump

with oil pump.

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