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Old 14th September 2015, 02:22 PM
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Default Which modern engine?

Hi everyone,

I'd like to make a survey:

- if emissions and fuel consumption were a main concern,
- if our Roadsters would have to comply with, let's say, euro 5-6 regulations,
- and assuming that you could adapt a RWD gearbox to the engine,

Which engine, and from which very recent car (brand and model), would you chose for your Raodster?

Thanks.
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Old 14th September 2015, 03:07 PM
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For budget range I'd go for either a Renault Clio 197 or a Ford Fiesta St
If budget/technicalities/physicalities were no option then I'd go for A Nissan GTR
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Old 14th September 2015, 03:10 PM
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1800 ford diesel ,simplicity no hassle just change wet belt for chain !
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Old 14th September 2015, 03:53 PM
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ford 1L ecoboost?
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Old 8th October 2015, 06:33 PM
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The new civic type r motor.
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Old 9th October 2015, 08:51 AM
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Assuming budget not an issue and living in fantasy land Bentley W12
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Old 9th October 2015, 10:23 AM
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Chassis would be wider than the Menia Straight
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Old 9th October 2015, 04:41 PM
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I'd have to go for one of the Ford Ecoboost engines Sylvain. Probably a 1.6 version although the smaller capacity ones do seem very attractive at higher power outputs
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Old 10th October 2015, 01:12 PM
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We have an ex-student who test drives for Bentley, and he called in with a W12 last week, it was wicked.

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Old 10th October 2015, 07:41 PM
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Driven a couple of Continental Gt's,awesome for the size.
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