This template is used in articles about engines, including, but not limited to automobile and industrial engines.

Usage

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  • See the Parameters section of this document for basic explanations of what data to enter in each parameter.
  • See WikiProject Automobiles/Conventions for detailed explanations of what data to enter in certain parameters and instructions on how to correctly format the data.
  • When entering more than one data point per parameter, use the unbulleted list template {{Ubl | fact one | fact two | et cetera }} to put each entry on a separate line. Do not use <br> to create line breaks in the infobox.
  • In the infobox templates below, conversion templates have been provided for your convenience. After copying the infobox template into the article, enter the data, replacing "NNNN" with numeric entries. When entering data into the conversion template, enter digits without thousands separators; i.e. 4287 not 4,287.


{{{name}}}
[[File:{{{image}}}|{{{image_size}}}|alt={{{alt}}}|upright={{{upright}}}]]
{{{caption}}}
Overview
Manufacturer{{{manufacturer}}}
Designer{{{designer}}}
Also called{{{aka}}}
Production{{{production}}}
Layout
Configuration{{{configuration}}}
Displacement{{{displacement}}}
Cylinder bore{{{bore}}}
Piston stroke{{{stroke}}}
Cylinder block material{{{block}}}
Cylinder head material{{{head}}}
Valvetrain{{{valvetrain}}}
Valvetrain drive system{{{timing}}}
Compression ratio{{{compression}}}
RPM range
Idle speed{{{idle}}}
Max. engine speed{{{redline}}}
Combustion
Operating principle{{{operating principle}}}
Supercharger{{{supercharger}}}
Turbocharger{{{turbocharger}}}
Fuel system{{{fuelsystem}}}
Management{{{management}}}
Fuel type{{{fueltype}}}
Oil system{{{oilsystem}}}
Cooling system{{{coolingsystem}}}
Output
Power output{{{power}}}
Specific power{{{specpower}}}
Torque output{{{torque}}}
Dimensions
Length{{{length}}}
Width{{{width}}}
Height{{{height}}}
Diameter{{{diameter}}}
Dry weight{{{weight}}}
Emissions
Emissions target standard{{{emissions level}}}
Emissions control systems{{{emissions control}}}
Chronology
Predecessor{{{predecessor}}}
Successor{{{successor}}}
{{Infobox engine
|name          = 
|image         = 
|image_size    = 
|alt           = 
|caption       = 
|manufacturer  = 
|designer      = 
|aka           = 
|production    = 
|configuration = 
|displacement  = 
|bore          = 
|stroke        = 
|block         = 
|head          = 
|valvetrain    = 
|timing        = 
|compression   = 
|idle          = 
|redline       = 
|operating principle= 
|supercharger  = 
|turbocharger  = 
|turboboostpressure = 
|fuelsystem    = 
|management    = 
|fueltype      = 
|oilsystem     = 
|coolingsystem = 
|power         = 
|specpower     = 
|torque        = 
|length        = 
|width         = 
|height        = 
|diameter      = 
|weight        = 
|emissions level= 
|emissions control= 
|predecessor   = 
|successor     = 
|test          =
}}

Parameters

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name
Name of the engine in the engine's original or primary market, as assigned by the entity responsible for the development and production of the engine (not necessarily the manufacturer of the engine).
Examples: M104 or EcoBoost or N53 or Atlas
image
Photograph of the engine, preferably in clean/as new condition, with accessories but not installed in a vehicle.
See WikiProject Automobiles/Images
alt
Description of image as used by screenreaders for visually impaired people, see WP:ALT.
manufacturer
Entity responsible for the development of the engine (not necessarily the manufacturer of the engine)
designer
Person responsible for the development of the engine (this should be one or more natural persons)
aka
Other common or popular names used by the public or code names by the manufacturer in marketing materials.
Examples: Cobra-Jet or Hemi
production
Calendar year range when the engine was produced, not the model year.
Months are recommended if available, but exact dates are discouraged.
Examples: 1951 (1951)-1962 (1962) or January 1951 (1951-01)-December 1962 (1962-12), but not January 31, 1951 (1951-01-31)-December 28, 1962 (1962-12-28).
Use {{Start date|YYYY}}-{{End date|YYYY}} or {{Start date|YYYY|MM}}-{{End date|YYYY|MM}} where YYYY is the year (e.g. 1982) and MM is the numeric month (e.g. 02 - for February).
predecessor
Name of older or previous engine that was replaced by the engine listed in the Name field of the infobox.
Leave blank if this does not apply.
successor
Name of newer or next engine that replaced the engine listed in the Name field of the infobox.
Leave blank if this does not apply.
configuration
Arrangement and number of cylinders or rotors.
Examples: Straight-4 (US nomenclature) or Inline-4 (ROW nomenclature), Flat-6, 60° V6, 90° V8, W12, H16, or Radial-9, etc. See Engine configuration.
displacement
Engine displacement in litres or cubic centimetres may be used where appropriate.
Use {{Convert|x.x|L|cuin|1|abbr=on}} where x.x is the displacement in litres, or {{Convert|xxxx|cc|cuin|abbr=on}} where xxxx is the displacement in cubic centimentres (cc).
Cubic inches can be used to express the displacement of engines originally engineered, designated, and marketed in cubic inches, such as pre-1980s American and pre-1974 Australian engines. When using cubic inches, use {{Auto Lrev|xxx}} where xxx is the displacement in cubic inches.
See WikiProject Automobiles/Conventions - Displacement.
bore
Measurement of the cylinder bore in millimetres.
Use {{Convert|xx.xx|mm|in|3|abbr=on}} where xx.xx is the bore in millimetres.
stroke
Measurement of the piston stroke in millimetres.
Use {{Convert|xx.xx|mm|in|3|abbr=on}} where xx.xx is the stroke in millimetres.
block
Material used for construction of cylinder block (also known as engine block).
Examples: cast iron or aluminium alloy.
head
Material used for construction of cylinder head(s).
Examples: cast iron or aluminium alloy.
valvetrain
Description of the valvetrain.
Examples for four-stroke engines: Side-valve, OHV, OHC (or 2xOHC for V engine), DOHC (or 2xDOHC); examples for two-stroke engines: rotary valve, reed valve
timing
Camshaft timing drive system(s).
Example: belt, wet belt, chain, cambelt, chain and belt
compression
Engine compression ratio.
Typical examples for petrol and diesel: 10:1, 19.5:1
operating principle
Primary engine operating principle (typically defined by fuel).
Examples: Petrol, Diesel, Wankel
supercharger
Manufacturer, model and type of superchager if known, otherwise type of supercharger.
Example of manufacturer, model and type: [[Eaton Corporation|Eaton]] R410 TVS roots type.
Examples of types: Roots, Lysholm screw, Sliding vane, or Scroll.
Leave blank if none.
turbocharger
Number of turbochargers (single, dual, quad, etc.) and manufacturer and model if known, otherwise number of turbochargers.
Example: Single [[IHI Corporation|IHI]] VF48 or Dual [[Honeywell]] GT15 or Quad [[IHI Corporation|IHI]] VN65.
Leave blank if none.
fuelsystem
Fuel delivery system.
Examples: carburettor, fuel injection, direct fuel injection
If carburettor, state quantity, make and model of carburettor if known.
Examples: [[Solex]] 34 or two [[Weber carburettor|Weber]] 45.
If fuel injected, state make, model, and characteristics of fuel injection system if known.
Example: [[Robert Bosch GmbH|Bosch]] [[Jetronic#KE-Jetronic (1985–1993)|KE-Jetronic]] electronically-controlled, mechanical fuel injection, single-point fuel injection, multi-point fuel injection
management
Type of engine management system.
Examples: Bosch Motronic, Digifant, Simtec
fueltype
Fuel used to cause combustion to generate heat.
Examples: petrol or gasoline, diesel, steam, etc.
oilsystem
Type of lubricating oil system.
Examples: wet sump, dry sump, etc.
coolingsystem
Type of cooling system.
Examples: air-cooled, water-cooled, oil-cooled, etc.
idle
Governed idle rpm i.e. the speed engine rotates under no load under closed throttle to sustain engine function.
redline
Redline i.e. the maximal speed engine is designed to be operated continuously at full throttle under load. Not to be confused with high idle and maximal governed RPM.
power
Maximum engine power at specified rpm.
For engines used in U.S. home market cars use {{Convert|xxx|hp|kW|abbr=on}} where xxx is the power in horsepower (hp).
For engines used in Japanese home market cars use {{Convert|xxx|PS|kW hp|abbr=on}} where xxx is power in metric horsepower (PS).
For engines used in British home market cars use {{Convert|xxx|bhp|kW PS|abbr=on}} where xxx is power in brake horsepower (bhp).
For engines used in rest-of-world home market cars, or international or global use engines, use {{Convert|xxx|kW|hp|abbr=on}} where xxx is power in kilowatts (kW).
For marine or naval engines, use {{Convert|xxx|shp|kW PS|abbr=on}} where xxx is power in shaft horsepower (shp).
See WikiProject Automobiles/Conventions - Power.
specpower
Specific power. Leave blank if unknown.
torque
Maximum engine torque at a specified revolutions per minute (rpm).
For engines used in U.S. home market cars use {{Convert|xxx|ft.lbf|Nm|abbr=on}} at yyyy rpm, where xxx is the torque in foot-pounds and yyyy is the rpm.
For engines used in rest-of-world home market cars use {{Convert|xxx|Nm|ft.lbf|abbr=on}} at yyyy rpm, where xxx is the torque in Newton metres and yyyy is the rpm.
See WikiProject Automobiles/Conventions - Torque.
length
Longest dimension of the engine in millimetres.
Use {{Convert|xxxx|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} where xxxx is the length in millimetres.
width
Shorter of the two length measurements of the engine in millimetres.
Use {{Convert|xxxx|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} where xxxx is the width in millimetres.
height
Maximum height of the engine in millimetres.
Use {{Convert|xxxx|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} where xxxx is the height in millimetres.
diameter
Diameter of the engine in millimetres (if appropriate).
Use {{Convert|xxxx|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} where xxxx is the diameter in millimetres.
Leave blank if this does not apply.
weight
Weight of the engine in kilograms.
Use {{Convert|xxx|kg|lb|abbr=on}} where xxx is the weight in kilograms.
emissions level
The most stringent emissions standard(s) the engine is tested to comply with.
If an engine has been certified multiple times, list the lowest and highest standard unless intermediate standards marked an important development step.
For engines used in U.S. home market cars use United States emission standards.
For engines used in EU common market cars use European emission standards.
For engines used in rest-of-world home market cars use the locally applicable standard.
For global engines (e.g. used in Europe and North America), list both standards.
emissions control
Technology employed to control emissions below target level.
Examples: [[Secondary air injection|Air Injection]], and / or [[Exhaust gas recirculation]], and / or [[Catalytic converter]].

Example

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Note
The data below may not reflect the actual specifications of the engine used for this example.


BMW S65B40O0
Overview
ManufacturerBayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW)
Also calledMonster
Production2007–2013
Layout
Configuration90° V8
Displacement4.0 L; 244.0 cu in (3,999 cc)
Cylinder bore92.0 mm (3.622 in)
Piston stroke75.2 mm (2.961 in)
Cylinder block materialAluminiumsilicon alloy
Cylinder head materialAluminium alloy
ValvetrainDOHC
Valvetrain drive systemChain
Compression ratio12.0:1
Combustion
Fuel systemFuel injection
ManagementMSS60 ECU
Fuel typeGasoline
Cooling systemWater-cooled
Output
Power output309 kW (420 PS; 414 bhp)
Torque output400 N⋅m (295 lbf⋅ft)
Dimensions
Length734 mm (28.9 in)
Width505 mm (19.9 in)
Height611 mm (24.1 in)
Dry weight147 kg (324 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorBMW S54
SuccessorBMW S88
{{Infobox engine
|name          = BMW S65B40O0
|image         = BMW S65 Engine.JPG
|manufacturer  = [[BMW|Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW)]]
|aka           = Monster
|production    = 2007&ndash;2013
|configuration = 90° [[V8 engine|V8]]
|displacement  = {{Convert|3999|cc|L cuin|1|order=flip|abbr=on|lk=on}}
|bore          = {{Convert|92.0|mm|3|abbr=on}}
|stroke        = {{Convert|75.2|mm|3|abbr=on}}
|block         = [[Aluminium]]&ndash;[[silicon]] [[alloy]]
|head          = Aluminium alloy
|valvetrain    = [[DOHC]]
|timing        = Chain
|compression   = 12.0:1
|supercharger  = 
|turbocharger  = 
|fuelsystem    = [[Fuel injection]]
|management    = MSS60 [[Engine control unit|ECU]]
|fueltype      = [[Gasoline]]
|oilsystem     = 
|coolingsystem = [[Water cooling#Automotive usage|Water-cooled]]
|power         = {{Convert|309|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on|lk=on}}
|specpower     = 
|torque        = {{Convert|400|Nm|0|abbr=on|lk=on}}
|length        = {{Convert|734|mm|1|abbr=on}}
|width         = {{Convert|505|mm|1|abbr=on}}
|height        = {{Convert|611|mm|1|abbr=on}}
|diameter      = 
|weight        = {{Convert|147|kg|abbr=on}}
|predecessor   = [[BMW M54#S54B32|BMW S54]]
|successor     = BMW S88
|test          = yes
}}

TemplateData

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TemplateData for Infobox engine

This template is used in articles about engines, including, but not limited to automobile and industrial engines.

Template parameters

This template prefers block formatting of parameters.

ParameterDescriptionTypeStatus
Namename

Name of the engine in the engine's original or primary market, as assigned by the entity responsible for the development of the engine (not necessarily the manufacturer of the engine)

Linerequired
Imageimage

Photograph of the engine, preferably in clean/as new condition, with accessories but not installed in a vehicle

Fileoptional
Image sizeimage_size

no description

Stringoptional
Alt Text for Imagealt

Alt text used by screen-readers for visually impaired people who cannot see the image.

Stringoptional
uprightupright

no description

Unknownoptional
interiorimageinteriorimage

no description

Unknownoptional
Captioncaption

The caption field describes the engine pictured in the Image field above.

Stringoptional
Manufacturermanufacturer

Entity responsible for the development of the engine (not necessarily the manufacturer of the engine)

Stringsuggested
Designerdesigner

Person responsible for the development of the engine (this should be one or more natural persons)

Unknownoptional
akaaka

Other common or popular names used by the public or by the manufacturer in marketing materials

Stringoptional
Productionproduction

Calendar year range when the engine was produced, not the model year. Months are recommended if available, but exact dates are discouraged. Use {{Start date|YYYY}}-{{End date|YYYY}} or {{Start date|YYYY|MM}}-{{End date|YYYY|MM}} where YYYY is the year (e.g. 1982) and MM is the numeric month (e.g. 02, for February).

Example
{{Start date|1951}}-{{end date|1962}} or {{Start date|1951|01}}-{{End date|1962|12}}
Unknownoptional
Configurationconfiguration

Arrangement and number of cylinders or rotors

Example
Straight-4 (US nomenclature) or Inline-4 (ROW nomenclature), Flat-6, 60° V6, 90° V8, W12, H16, or Radial-9, etc
Stringoptional
Displacementdisplacement

Engine displacement in litres or cubic centimetres may be used where appropriate. Use {{Convert|x.x|L|cuin|1|abbr=on}} where x.x is the displacement in litres or {{Convert|xxxx|cc|cuin|abbr=on}} where xxxx is the displacement in cubic centimetres (cc). Cubic inches can be used to express the displacement of engines originally engineered, designated, and marketed in cubic inches, such as pre-1980s American and pre-1974 Australian engines. When using cubic inches, use {{Auto Lrev|xxx}} where xxx is the displacement in cubic inches.

Unknownoptional
Borebore

Measurement of the cylinder bore in millimetres. Use {{Convert|xx.xx|mm|in|3|abbr=on}} where xx.xx is the cylinder bore in millimetres.

Unknownoptional
strokestroke

Measurement of the piston stroke in millimetres. Use {{convert|xx.xx|mm|in|3|abbr=on}} where xx.xx is the piston stroke in millimetres.

Unknownoptional
blockblock

Material used to construct the engine block

Unknownoptional
headhead

Material used to construct the cylinder head.

Unknownoptional
valvetrainvalvetrain

no description

Unknownoptional
Timing drive systemtiming

The part that synchronizes the rotation of the crankshaft and the camshaft(s)

Example
Belt, Wet belt, Chain, Gears
Stringoptional
compressioncompression

no description

Unknownoptional
idleidle

no description

Unknownoptional
redlineredline

no description

Unknownoptional
Operating principleoperating principle

The operating principle is a model that is characteristic of an engine's underlying thermodynamics; it is also known as the engine cycle. Typically, an operating principle has certain qualities that describe it, such as type of combustion (e. g. internal or external), type of ignition (e. g. compression ignition or spark ignition), and type of flame (e. g. premixed or diffusion). In internal combustion engines, common operating principles are, among others, [[Diesel engine|Diesel]], [[Otto cycle|Otto]], [[hot-bulb engine|Akroyd]], and [[Wankel engine|Wankel]].

Unknownoptional
superchargersupercharger

no description

Unknownoptional
turbochargerturbocharger

no description

Unknownoptional
fuelsystemfuelsystem

no description

Unknownoptional
managementmanagement

no description

Unknownoptional
fueltypefueltype

no description

Unknownoptional
oilsystemoilsystem

no description

Unknownoptional
coolingsystemcoolingsystem

no description

Unknownoptional
powerpower

no description

Unknownoptional
specpowerspecpower

no description

Unknownoptional
torquetorque

no description

Unknownoptional
lengthlength

no description

Unknownoptional
widthwidth

no description

Unknownoptional
heightheight

no description

Unknownoptional
diameterdiameter

no description

Unknownoptional
weightweight

no description

Unknownoptional
emissions levelemissions level

no description

Unknownoptional
emissions controlemissions control

no description

Unknownoptional
predecessorpredecessor

no description

Unknownoptional
successorsuccessor

no description

Unknownoptional