The World's Largest Engines: A Tour of Unparalleled Power and Scale

As we embark on this journey through the world's largest engines, it becomes clear that these marvels of engineering are not just about sheer power, but also about innovative design and functionality. Our first stop takes us to the land of locomotives, where we find an engine that defies conventional thinking. The EMD 710 is a two-stroke turbo diesel V20 engine, named as such due to each cylinder's displacement of 710 cubic inches. This behemoth of an engine boasts a total displacement of 14,200 cubic inches or 232.69 liters, making it one of the largest engines ever built.

But what makes this engine truly remarkable is its intended application. Unlike most diesel engines, which are typically used in cars, trucks, and other vehicles, the EMD 710 is designed to power a train, or as our host affectionately refers to it, a "railroad van." This engine's massive size and power output make it perfectly suited for hauling heavy loads across long distances. The sheer scale of this engine is awe-inspiring, with its cylinders arranged in a V-shape to maximize space and efficiency.

As we move on to our next stop, we find ourselves in the world of aviation, where the Fiat AS.6 takes center stage. This behemoth of an engine is not just large in size, but also in terms of power output. Producing a staggering 2,900 horsepower, it's no wonder that this engine was used to power the fastest sea plane in the world back in the day. And despite being over 90 years old, the record still stands today.

The Fiat AS.6 is essentially two V12 engines fused together, making it one of the most complex and innovative designs we've ever seen. This level of engineering expertise is a testament to the ingenuity of the engineers who designed this engine, and it's clear that they pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible at the time.

Next up, we have an engine that defies conventional thinking in terms of its application and design. The Lycoming XR7 75 5 is a 36-cylinder radial engine, which means that its cylinders are arranged in a circular pattern around a central crankcase. This unique design allows for a more efficient use of space, making it one of the most compact engines we've ever seen.

But what's truly remarkable about this engine is its power output. Producing an astonishing 5,000 horsepower and displacing over 127 liters, it's clear that this engine was designed with speed and efficiency in mind. The Lycoming XR7 75 5 is a marvel of engineering, and it's no wonder that it holds the record for the largest radial engine ever built.

As we move on to our next stop, we find ourselves in the world of motorcycles, where the Kawasaki custom-built engine takes center stage. This behemoth of an engine is not just large in size, but also in terms of power output. Combining 16 three-cylinder engines together, this engine displaces a staggering 4.2 liters and produces a whopping 5,000 horsepower.

The sheer scale of this engine is awe-inspiring, and it's clear that the designers were pushing the boundaries of what was thought possible when it comes to motorcycle design. The Kawasaki engine is a true marvel of engineering, and it's no wonder that it holds the record for the largest engine ever built in a motorcycle.

But what about engines that don't rely on traditional piston-driven designs? Enter the rotary engine, a type of engine that uses a rotor instead of pistons to generate power. The most notable example we have is the 12-rotor engine built by Tyson Garvin, which produces an astonishing almost 5,000 horsepower and displaces over 15.7 liters.

This level of innovation and engineering expertise is truly remarkable, and it's clear that the designers were pushing the boundaries of what was thought possible when it comes to rotary engine design. The fact that this engine can produce such incredible power output with such a compact design is a testament to the ingenuity of its creators.

Finally, we have an engine that defies conventional thinking in terms of size and application. The Wärtsilä RTFLEX96C is a low-speed two-stroke 14-cylinder motor that's capable of producing an incredible 107,390 horsepower and displacing over 5.6 million pounds-feet of torque. Measuring in at an astonishing 44 feet high and 87 feet long, this engine is truly massive.

The sheer scale of this engine is awe-inspiring, and it's clear that it was designed with power output and efficiency in mind. Used to power container ships and cruise ships, the Wärtsilä RTFLEX96C is a marvel of engineering that showcases the incredible potential of diesel engines when pushed to their limits.

As we conclude our tour of the world's largest engines, it becomes clear that these marvels of engineering are not just about sheer power, but also about innovative design and functionality. From locomotives to motorcycles, each engine has its own unique characteristics and challenges, but they all share a common goal: to push the boundaries of what's possible when it comes to power output and efficiency.

And so, as we look back on this incredible journey, it becomes clear that these engines are not just machines, but also testaments to human ingenuity and creativity. Each one has its own unique story to tell, and they all contribute to our understanding of the incredible potential that lies at the heart of engineering.

WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: en- You think this engine is big?How about this one?or this one?Today we're looking at theworld's largest engines,from three cylinders,all the way up to 48s.I'm James, welcome to donut.- You know, we all getx-rays to scan our bodiesfor life threatening problems.So why not scan your computerfor personal data-threatening problemswith help from today's sponsor, Guardio.Guardio is an easy touse security extensionthat's all about keeping youbrowsing quickly and safely.It scans, cleans and protectsyour private information online.It's jam-packed with themost advanced securityfeatures like personal dataprotection, phishing alerts,and real time threat removalsthat actually alert youbefore anything happens.Unlike traditional solutionsthat only help once you've been harmed,all you have to do is addGuardio's browser extensionfrom the Chrome or Edgestoreand when it's installed,a safety scan will startdetecting any existing threatsfound on your computer.Best part, Guardio can alsoscan your phone to detectany existing leaks, making yourmobile data safe and secure.Forget R a T and emailscams or those annoying pushnotifications, cardio, warns, and blocksanything coming afteryour online safety checkout guard.io/donutmediatoday and get 20% offand a free browser safety check.It only takes two seconds to install.So start your seven day trialwith premium features byjust clicking the link below- To kick off this list, we're gonna startwith the largest productionmotorcycle engine ever builtfrom the Triumph Rocket 3.This boss hog is classifiedas a power cruiser.It costs 22 grand andcomes with an inline threecylinder pumping out 164 horseporksall that big old hog porkmeans it'll hit 60 milesper hour in 2.8, nine seconds.All thanks to its huge displacement of(drum roll)2.5 liters.All right, so maybe three cylinders ain'tenough cylinders for you.Maybe you're a real cylinder queen.You need more cylinders.As many cylinders as yourfat row face can get.How about four, the largest displacementfor an inline four cylinderproduction car engine belongsto the Pontiac trophyfour engine developedfor the Tempest in the 1960s.It's basically just the righthalf of the V8 from the GTO.This naturally aspiratedpower plant makes anabsolutely blisterymind blowing110 horse power that comesin at a whopping 3.2 liters.They're gonna get bigger.I promise guys, I understandthat the beginning of thelist is a little overwhelmingbut we're gonna get intosome pretty big engines.So stick around.Don't believe me.Here's our next one.This one camein the 1907 grand pre-racecar driven by Walter Christie.It's not only the largest V4 foreverbut the largest engine everput in a grand Prix car.How big is it?20,20 liters.Do you know how manybottles of figo that is?I don't either.And in case you're wonderinghow it did in the race.It lasted four laps before exploded.Somehow that's not even thelargest four cylinder engineon this list.That honor goes to thelegendary land speed car knownas the beast of touring.The beast was made by Fiatin 1910 to break the landspeed record previously heldby the blitz and bends.The engine was called the S76.It makes 290 herspersat 1400 RPM.And it sounds like this.(engine roaring)How big is this?Mr. Beast of terrain,a whopping 28 liters.Now let's move onto one of my favoriteengine configurationsthe inline-five, surprisingly, a lotof car companies haveused inline-five cylinderengines.Companies such as Acura,Audi, Ford, Mercedesbut the largest one we couldfind was the Lancia tipo 102a diesel enginethe powered Italian militarytrucks during world war II.It made less than a hundred horsepowerwhich is pretty bad consideringit had a displacementof 6.9 liters.I know what you're saying.Nice. And I know what you're also saying.James 6.9 liters is wayless than 28 liters.And I agree with you.(laughter)Okay. Let's bump up the pistons.What's more than 5, 6,6.The biggest V6 engine in aproduction vehicle was madeby Chevy for use in 1960s pickup trucks.This bad boy made 254horsepower and was simplycalledthe 478becauseit was 477.7cubic incheswhich works out to 7.8 liters.You know, what's coolerthan a V6 a straight six.The largest in-line six engine is theDetroit dieselDD16.This double D truck enginemakes 600 horsepower atover 2000pounds of torque.You could tow down a houseand it definitely helpsthat the engine is 15.6 litersand after six come seven, wait a secJames seven cylinders?Are you off your rocker bra?Well, clearly you've never heard of theAGCO98HD.Apparently this is one of the onlyin-line seven enginescurrently in production.It's a twin turbo diesel engine usedfor agricultural purposes.A.K.A tractors, this bad boy makes1300pound feet of torquesthanks to its displacementof 9.8 liters.I should have spaced those better.No turning back.That brings us to eight cylinders.The big Ocho.How big do you think thebiggest production V8ever built was three liters,five liters, a thousand liters.Try again, hot shot.The biggest production V8 ever madeby a company that I like to call Cadillac.There's a 400 horsepowerbig old chunky boy introducedin the year of 1970.They called it the 500because that's how manycubic inches it has.And if you don't speak inchesthat translates to 8.2 liters.But if we're talking crateengines, as in motorsyou can buy directly from manufacturers.The largest one ever is thebrand newChevyZZ632for the low price of almost $40,000.You can buy yourselfthis thousand horsepowernaturally aspirated V8that has a displacement of 10.3 liters.That didn't sit right with Bugatti.Chevy versus Bugatti one of the fiercestrivalries in motor sports.So what did Bugatti do about it?Well, they traveled back tothe 1920s and dropped thisthe Bugatti Royale powered bya 300 horsepower straight 8that how long that boy is, if you want oneof these you'll need todrop about 10 million bucks.I have two of them.I'm looking to get rid of one.I'll give it to you for 9 millionand you'll feel better knowingthat you have a bigger enginethan any Chevy with adisplacement of 12.7 liters.But there's another eight cylinder enginethat's bigger than any ofthese other whimpy onesa literal tank engine, the Ford GAAor the Ford gaaaaaa!This engine was found in the Sherman M4A3,one of the most importantAmerican tanks ever.And if you're wondering a tankweighs about 71,000 poundsso you need all thedisplacement you can get.And that's why the GAA is 18 liters.It's La Fuego.Now it's worth mentioningthat the only production carwith a W8 engine was the 2001 Passatand it made a massive four liters.At this point in thelist, I was gonna mentionall the wonderful ninecylinder engines that existin maritime applications,because honestly, it's oneof my favorite things totalk about, but the monolistsaid no, and if I don't doit, it says it sprays mewith what?I haven't figured it out yet, but I can'tkeep getting this stuff on my clothes.It stinks and it's stickyand makes dogs chasing.So let's jump into production V10s.The biggest production V10 evercomes from a datey little car calledthe Dodge Viper.At the end of the Viper'slife, it had made 645 naturallyaspirated herspers.Thanks to a legendaryV10 with a displacementof 8.4 liters.Biggest V12 that everwent into production wasthe Chevy 702 A.K.A the twinsix, because his two sixesequals twelves and threesixes equals mafia.Shouts to Juicy J.I know you're watching.This engine was foundin some of the biggestGMC trucks of the 1960sand crank shaft alone weighs 180 pounds.This bad boy bruiserclocks in at 11.5 liters.Next up we're takingthis trained V16 town.2003 Cadillac came out witha concept car calledthe Sixteen.Guess what they called it?That four, because ithad six, a V 16 in it.The engine supposedlymade a 1000 horsepower.It was essentially just twoLSV eights fused together.How big is these two LSS combined(phone making noise)- The number you- 13.6 liters.So now you're probably thinking therearen't bigger engines than 16.How's that even gonna fit in a car?Where am I gonna sit?Well, this next engineisn't even in a car at all.It's for a train, or as Ilike to call a railroad vanEMD 710 is a two-stroketurbo diesel V20 engine.It's called the 710because each cylinder is 710 cubic inches.So if you multiply that by 20you wind up with a total displacementof 14,200cubic inches or232.69.Nice. Liters.That's the, I don't know ifyou've been paying attentionbut that's the biggest one so far.I told you they were gonna get big.Our next engine comesfrom probably the fifthcoolest vehicle on the planettalking about a sea plane.That's a plane that can floator a boat that can fly dependingon your paradigm, man.Fiat AS.6 is the largestV24 engine in the world.It's basically two V12 Fiatengines fused together.In 1934 this thing made2,900 horsepower makingthe fastest sea plane in the world.And almost 90 years laterthe record still stands.I assume, because it's sortof a race that no one elseis participating in anymore.Clocks in at a whopping 50 liters.Coming up next on the list isa 36 cylinder radial engine.Unlike any of these otherengines on this list.So far, a radial enginehas the cylinders circledaround a central crankcase, like big, scary wheel.Engines like these were used in airplanesbefore jet turbines became the standard.Okay. The largest one ever was theLycoming XR7 75 5.All these cylinders make 5,000 horsepowerand add up to 127 liters.And we're still not at thehighest amount of cylinders.The most amount of cylindersever put in a vehicle is 48.And no, it didn't come in aplane or a train or a tank.It actually came in a fricking motorcycle.This Kawasaki right here was custom builtby an absolute psychopath inhis garage, he combined 16three cylinder engines together.All in all this haul puts outa displacement of 4.2 liters.Before we talk about theabsolute largest engineon this list, I wanna give a shoutout to an engine with no pistons at all.Of course, I'm talking about the rotarythe nacho tacopig sound in one.Most rotary engines havelike three rotors at mostor if you're a true madmanlike Rob Dom, you go for fourbut that's not even closeto the 12 rotor engine builtby a guy named Tyson Garvin.He claims it's capable ofalmost 5,000 horsepowerand it comes in at a whopping15.7 liters, which is a lot.And that brings us to one final engine.No, it doesn't have themost cylinders on this listbut let me tell you it's big.We've probably seen it in memes.The WärtsiläRTFLEX96C is a low speed2 stroke 14 cylinder motor.It's 44 feet high,87 feet longand weighs 2300 tonsor eight nolans.It's capable of producing aninsane 107,390 horsepower.And over5.6millionpound feetof torques at a whopping screaming,102 RPMsmeant to power container shipsand cruise ships and stuff.Although I would loveto see someone swap itinto a supra just to piss off the pures.How big is it? 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