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Originally Posted by Nick Graves,Oct 14 2009, 04:23 PM
That's the one I meant! Rather more elegant than the usual Detroit iron (all-alloy!) and it's usually equipped with better manifolds.
Too expensive for GM, as was the 6.75 litre Buick one they sold to Rolls-Royce! That's been updated for use in the little Ghost. Must be nigh-on 50 years old!
Too expensive for GM, as was the 6.75 litre Buick one they sold to Rolls-Royce! That's been updated for use in the little Ghost. Must be nigh-on 50 years old!
Didn't realise the old 6 and 3/4 was of American heritage!
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Originally Posted by MRmike,Oct 14 2009, 04:33 PM
Oh your talking about engines? 
and a cross plane crank at the wheel.
and pushrods cos they are cool and the next big thing.
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Originally Posted by Nick Graves,Oct 14 2009, 04:37 PM
The makers of 'The Best Car in the World' don't like to admit they use a GM powertrain and used Citroën hydraulics! Makes 'em sound like Carlsberg...
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Originally Posted by soulcrew,Oct 14 2009, 04:38 PM
yes. but ones that have two rows of four cylinders.
and a cross plane crank at the wheel.
and pushrods cos they are cool and the next big thing.
and a cross plane crank at the wheel.
and pushrods cos they are cool and the next big thing.
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Originally Posted by Subaru2000,Oct 14 2009, 06:39 PM
IIRC the V8 M3 engine is 15 kgs lighter than the old M3 engine, which is impressive.
Regarding the noise, I wasn't that impressed with the V8 in the M3 tbh, too muted, BMW could have made it a lot better. It's a great engine though and a fast car
Regarding the noise, I wasn't that impressed with the V8 in the M3 tbh, too muted, BMW could have made it a lot better. It's a great engine though and a fast car
Will still get an exhaust as I can't have these Vauxhall boys popping and banging louder than me
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I have an aural treat every morning when my neighbour's M3 goes by.
I somehow doubt he gets the same pleasure when I fire up the oil burner.
Although my Triumph's 675 engine makes up for that in its wonderful three cylinder way.
I somehow doubt he gets the same pleasure when I fire up the oil burner.
Although my Triumph's 675 engine makes up for that in its wonderful three cylinder way.