V12

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From V- +‎ 12.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌviːˈtwɛlv/

Noun

V12 (plural V12s)

  1. An internal combustion engine with twelve cylinders arranged in two banks that form a V shape.
    Coordinate terms: V10, V8, V6; V-twin; straight-eight, straight-six