twincam

twincam

English

Alternative forms

• twin-cam

Etymology

twin +‎ cam

Noun

twincam (plural twincams)

1. A type of sports car engine that has two overhead camshafts within the cylinder head, resulting in more horsepower than a standard single cam engine.
   • 1985, Richard M. Langworth & Graham Robson, Complete Book of Collectible Cars: 1930-1980, →ISBN, page 246:

     All Giuliettas had a twincam four-cylinder engine with wet liners, plus four- or five-speed gearboxes and an excellent-handling chassis.

   • 1994, James M. Flammang, Chronicle of the American automobile: over 100 years of auto history, →ISBN:

     A Ford's sporty Taurus SHO ("Super High Output") made do with "just" a five-speed manual and 3.0 twincam V-6 on its 1989 debut.

   • 1997, Consumer Guide, 100 greatest sports cars, →ISBN, page 146:

     Sidevvays behind the cockpit sat an upsized version of Rover's new K-series passenger-car engine, an advanced all-alloy four with twincams and 16 valves.