What are the advantages of a "V" configuration engine?

Why do some manufacturers of internal combustion engines use a "V" configuration as opposed to a parallel / straight / in-line configuration? What effect does the configuration of the cylinders have on the characteristics of the engine?

Answers:
A V engine is a common configuration for an internal combustion engine. The pistons are aligned so that they appear to be in a V when viewed along the line of the crankshaft. The V configuration reduces the overall engine length and weight compared to an equivalent straight engine.
6 cylinder inline engines are longer therefore only cars with long engine bays can have them v6 takes up less space in the engine bay
It's narrower.
Engines in V-configuration allow the engine to be more compact - shorter- than an equivalent longitudinal engine. This allows the same engine capacity but in a smaller space. A shorter engine allows the positioning to be mounted towards the middle of the car.
This helps with handling and weight distribution.
Its not as long as an inline engine for the same amount of cylinders
the V is also more balanced and smoother in its operation
Not a lot just gives more room

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