what does the amount of cylinders in a car mean
Cylinder (engine) A cylinder is the central working part of a reciprocating engine or pump, the space in which a piston travels.[1] Multiple cylinders are commonly arranged side by side in a bank, or engine block, which is typically cast from aluminum or cast iron before receiving precision machine work. Cylinders may be sleeved (lined with a harder metal) or sleeveless (with a wear-resistant coating such as Nikasil). A sleeveless engine may also be referred to as a "parent-bore engine".[2]