2006-06-28 17:26:42 · 8 answers · asked by sani 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
An engine's capacity is the displacement or swept volume by the pistons of the engine. It is generally measured in litres or cubic inches for larger engines and cubic centimetres (abbreviated to cc's) for smaller engines. Engines with greater capacities are usually more powerful and provide greater torque at lower rpms but also consume more fuel.
Apart from designing an engine with more cylinders, there are two ways to increase an engine's capacity. The first is to lengthen the stroke and the second is to increase the piston's diameter (See also: Stroke ratio). In either case, it may be necessary to make further adjustments to the fuel intake of the engine to ensure optimal performance.
An engine's quoted capacity can be more a matter of marketing than of engineering. The Morris Minor 1000, the Morris 1100, and the Austin-Healey Sprite Mark II all had engines of the same stroke and bore according to their specifications, and were from the same maker. However the engine capacities were quoted as 1000cc, 1100cc and 1098cc respectively in the sales literature and on the vehicle badges.
2006-06-28 18:15:27 · answer #1 · answered by Guru 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the cc stands for the cubic capacity of the engine
the cubic capacity of engine depends on the volume of cylinder
greater the volume, higher the dimensions &/or no of cylinders.
higher would be the output of engine in terms of torque,
please note: higher cylinder dimensions means more fuel intake & subsequintly lower mileage
2006-06-29 02:04:20 · answer #2 · answered by Hardik 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cc stands for cubic centimeters. A cubic centimeter is the same as a milliliter and measures the volume of the combustion chamber.
2006-06-29 00:30:43 · answer #3 · answered by Mopo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cubic centimers (cc) Occasionally you'll find engine size notated in cubic inches, like in the 1960's.
2006-06-29 00:31:02 · answer #4 · answered by Chug-a-Lug 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cubic centimeter -- the size of the engine basically...like Liters for larger engines
2006-06-29 00:28:53 · answer #5 · answered by Charles T. Spencer III 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the total volume of the cylinders in the engine, given by:
bore x stroke x no. of cylinders.
the bore x stroke gives the expansion volume when the fuel is ignited and pushes the piston downwards...
2006-06-29 01:02:26 · answer #6 · answered by Noel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cubic centimeters
2006-06-29 00:29:51 · answer #7 · answered by dan_asian991 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what they said
2006-06-29 00:30:18 · answer #8 · answered by Nick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋