V-6

noun

ˈvē-ˈsiks 

variants or V6

: an internal combustion engine having two banks of three cylinders each with the banks at an angle to each other

also : an automobile having such an engine compare v-8

Examples of V-6 in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

They were powered by a decent V-6 engine and most notably, the company’s high-horsepower Hemi V-8s. — Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025

The upcoming Ferrari 296 GTB [top] has a transparent cover in the back to show off its V-6 engine [bottom]. — IEEE Spectrum, 29 Mar. 2022

The Recon’s electric motors combine to produce 650 horsepower and 620 foot-pounds of torque — similar to some V-6 and V-8 sports cars. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 19 Nov. 2025

Finally, hybrids made their case via Lamborghini’s Urus SE, while Maserati’s MC20 Cielo proved that a compact V-6 can still deliver outsize drama. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above