Cylinder Block

The cylinder block is of an enclosed "Vee" design with "Nikasil" plated cylinder bores to reduce piston friction, improve warm up and oil retention. A low volume coolant jacket improves warm up time and reduces piston noise levels.

Viewed from the driving position, the right-hand cylinder bank is designated Bank 1 and the left-hand cylinder bank as Bank 2.

The cylinder bores of each bank are numbered 1 to 4, from the front of the vehicle.