V
[1] A letter rating for
tires to indicate that they are theoretically rated for speeds up to 210 kph (130 mph), as in
P220VR15. The next higher rating is
W and the one lower rating is
H.
[2] A letter indicating a valve configuration as in 16v meaning a 16 valve engine.
[3] A letter indicating the configuration of the cylinders in an engine as in V-8