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Originally Posted by Bonzo
Seriously though, that engine is going to look awesome in a Roadster.  |
But why?
Its a nice looking engine, will probably make serious HP and perfect for a Cobra, but a Seven...
Its heavy - Sevens are all about handling and being nimble - and how would you put that power on the road? You will end up with a car that would not be enjoyable to drive, everytime you put the hammer down, it would break away at the stern, more so in bends
Im not a profit of doom, but is it not better to have a sharp handling car with just enough power so you can drive it flat out and on the limits?
I have a problem myself in this regard - my ride's
(nearly completed) engine is a 3SGTE
(weights only a little more than a 4AGE) that makes about 190kw (255hp odd) and I already considering turning the factory boost level down from about 9psi to about 6 - 7 psi. A chap in NZ has the same motor in his chariot and actually got wheel spin in 5th gear on the track - and that is frightening
Something to ponder about. A Caterham R400 has about 210hp and goes like a bat out of hell and probably the closest thing to motoring nirvana.