A little trivia about the V12 engine layout itself: while it's most famous for powering luxurious European sports cars, it had a different application originally. Can you guess which one?

Answer Racing boats

The first-ever V12 engine was developed by the London-based Putney Motor Works in 1904. Intended for boat racing, the engine boasted a displacement of 18.4 liters and a power output of around 150 horsepower.

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