145K views · 95 reactions | The Atkinson-Cycle engine still has the same four strokes as an Otto-cycle engine, but uses mechanical linkage to have a different intake/compression stroke length than power/exhaust stroke length. Modern variations of the idea can be seen in production engines today. | EngineLabs | Facebook

Have you ever wondered how a car engine works? Check out this educational animated gif of what happens inside each piston as you motor runs. | Kal Tire