Had one of these once, great motors.... imagine it with TB's running off a custom ecu. 400bhp N/A?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-PASSAT-W8-Engine-77-000-/190396435291?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c54830b5b

I was always under the impression a "W" configuration had three banks of cylinders,
in effect a "V" with an extra bit where the carbs/plenum would usually be. Consequently
I nearly ranted "wrong, that's a V8" but a quick google revealed the truth,






Not at all what I expected

I was thinking about these the other day.

Considering the W16 in the Veyron runs quad turbos, what kind of output could you expect from slapping a couple on this? Seems a very reasonable price too.

James

Problem is it will be a bit on the wide side.
Looks like it is missing the cam covers.

Darren

It would however be ideal for a longitudinal mounted mid-engine setup. You could probably use an Audi FWD transaxle with it too - maybe even a DSG version.

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Originally posted by turbodisplay
Problem is it will be a bit on the wide side.
Looks like it is missing the cam covers.

Darren

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Not too fond of these engines, power output is quite low compared to a regular V8, they're hard to keep cool and have you seen the crankshaft of one of these?

Note the slightly offset big ends, that'll reduce the strength t a lot! (And it looks just wrong)

[Edited on 10/6/10 by rost]

300bhp as standard is more than most comparable v8's for the cash, and they're quite restricted as standard.