A V24 is a V engine with 24 cylinders, suitable only for very large trucks. A V engine is a common configuration for an internal combustion engine in which the pistons are aligned so that, if viewed along the line of the crankshaft, they appear to be in a V. The V configuration reduces the overall engine length and weight compared to an equivalent straight...

A 15 liter V24 giving 1000 HP was planned for the fall 2002 Maybach. A prototype was made, but it was too loud and never went into production. 2002 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Maybach (founded by Wilhelm Maybach) was a German manufacturer of extremely expensive, exclusive and luxurious automobiles. ...