Engine and outboard motor comprising an engine

The invention relates to an engine and to an outboard motor comprising a structural association of an engine block (20), a crankshaft (9), a fly wheel (58) and case members like a closing plate (56), an engine mount case (4) and/or an outboard motor body casing (6) and/or other devices, especially a starter motor and/or an oil pan (77) to arrange for a compact engine and a compact outboard motor, respectively. The compact engine is preferably to be used with an outboard motor.