Why Do Diesel Engine Pistons Have Different Shapes From Gas Engines?
But it also means that mixing the fuel and air can be tricky, which is why diesel engines have specially-shaped pistons. A diesel engine's piston head looks like someone took a scoop out of the top.
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Ferrari patents radical stadium-shaped pistons. Here’s how this can revolutionise hybrid V12 engines
Ferrari’s design places the longer edge of the piston from the outer side of the engine block to the inner vee. This ...