I used to think there was an advantage to small displacement, high specific output engines, but I don't see it anymore. All it's good for is bragging rights that "my motor is better engineered than yours!" But if you try and back that one up in a race against a z06, you'll find yourself asking "Why is my motor better again?! And why can't I see that z06 anymore?""

 

actually they are not. freeway driving in a C5 or Z06 is around 1200-1500 rpm's...you can get 28. City driving is the same story...low rpm's. Just like the S2000 once you start revving it goes down fast, but you will get a little better gas mileage in the S2000, but not much.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by The Reverend
[B]I used to think there was an advantage to small displacement, high specific output engines, but I don't see it anymore.

 

For a subject with a high potential "Piss on ____" factor, this is evolving as a very good discussion. I'm so proud...

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by The Reverend
[B]I used to think there was an advantage to small displacement, high specific output engines, but I don't see it anymore.

 

Small displacement, high horsepower is better (much, much better!) than the reverse (Large displacement, low horsepower)...


Oh how I hated the mid seventies!!! Please let us pray to the automotive gods that that era never repeats!!!

 

The Z06 has a 5.7 liter engine that produces 405hp.
What's your definition of "low horse power?"

 

The M5's numbers are squirrelly. I see 16.9 avg in the city, and my driving style is sure not reserved.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by ElTianti
[B]The Z06 has a 5.7 liter engine that produces 405hp.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by The Reverend
[B]I used to think there was an advantage to small displacement, high specific output engines, but I don't see it anymore.