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I'm thinking in the sound, oomph, technology and looks department.
For me-
Sound: Chevrolet small-block V8. Heard one on a racing '71 Camaro Z28 once and it brought tears to my eyes.
Oomph: I've heard Lotus are working on a 450bhp Lotus V8 to take the new Esprit to 200mph. Being a Lotus unit, it'll be lighter than air.
Technology: Lancia Delta S4: 0-60 in 2.3 seconds from a 1.6 litre! Mainly because it had a supercharger and a turbocharger - supercharger operated up to the revs necessary for the turbo to clear the turbo lag producing constant forced induction. No need to make the engine bigger - a perfect balance of motorsport thinking at its best.
Looks: The Alfa Romeo V6. Just look at the individually chromed pipes and hoses and the neatly plated 'Alfa Romeo V6' lettering and tell me it's not pretty.
>>> Edited by V8thunder on Thursday 6th May 15:26
For me-
Sound: Chevrolet small-block V8. Heard one on a racing '71 Camaro Z28 once and it brought tears to my eyes.
Oomph: I've heard Lotus are working on a 450bhp Lotus V8 to take the new Esprit to 200mph. Being a Lotus unit, it'll be lighter than air.
Technology: Lancia Delta S4: 0-60 in 2.3 seconds from a 1.6 litre! Mainly because it had a supercharger and a turbocharger - supercharger operated up to the revs necessary for the turbo to clear the turbo lag producing constant forced induction. No need to make the engine bigger - a perfect balance of motorsport thinking at its best.
Looks: The Alfa Romeo V6. Just look at the individually chromed pipes and hoses and the neatly plated 'Alfa Romeo V6' lettering and tell me it's not pretty.
>>> Edited by V8thunder on Thursday 6th May 15:26
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