A transverse engine is an engine mounted in a vehicle so that the engine's crankshaft axis is perpendicular to the direction of travel. Many modern front-wheel drive vehicles use this arrangement. Mos
Transversely mounted engine in Toyota Corolla E80
Transversely mounted engine in Mini Cooper
The engine in this Moto Guzzi motorcycle is described as "transverse" despite the crankshaft being in line with the frame.
The firing order of an internal combustion engine is the sequence of ignition for the cylinders.
Firing order shown on a Lycoming R-680-13 9-cylinder radial engine