# Closed Deck Vs. Open Deck Engine Blocks: What's The Difference?

> There are certain engine configurations that are known even to those whose interest in engines is minimal. For instance, most people will know what makes a V-engine a V-engine, and even the differences between an…

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2169684/closed-deck-vs-open-engine-blocks-differences/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a06416aa865d4ac7a2fef74)
- **Published:** 2026-05-14
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #engine #deck #blocks #closed #difference #known #open #arranged
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a06416aa865d4ac7a2fef74

---

_GearOpen's distilled summary. The full original article is published at SlashGear (source link above); GearOpen does not republish the source's full text._