two-cylinder engine
[too SIL-in-der EN-jin]
nounpl: two-cylinder engines
motor de dois cilindros
1. An internal combustion engine with two cylinders, commonly used in motorcycles, small cars, and light machinery
The motorcycle was powered by a two-cylinder engine that delivered smooth performance.
A motocicleta era movida por um motor de dois cilindros que proporcionava um desempenho suave.
2. A compact engine configuration offering a balance between simplicity and power output
Two-cylinder engines are popular in developing markets due to their fuel efficiency.
Motores de dois cilindros são populares em mercados em desenvolvimento devido à sua eficiência de combustível.
Two-cylinder engines are particularly significant in Brazil and other developing markets where motorcycles and small displacement vehicles are primary modes of transportation. In the USA and Europe, they are less common in cars but remain standard in motorcycles and small equipment. The term reflects the global automotive industry's focus on engine efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Related Idioms & Phrases
lean, mean, two-cylinder machine
built like a two-cylinder engine
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