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Johnmor

posted on 25/10/06 at 07:27 PM Reply With Quote
Famous Engine Configuration

There has been a bit of discussion lately as to the merits and advantages of engines and their configuration.

So, in a light hearted way, i thought i would ask :

Whats the most famous car with a particular engine configuration


A few to start.

1 Cylinder -- (not sure if there are any)
2 Cylinder -- Must be the 2cv
3 Cylinder -- Dihatsu ? Polo diesel?
4 Cylinder -- Sierra Cosworth
5 Cylinder -- Audi Quatro
6 Cylinder -- Triumph Stag

Of course there is also:

V2 -- ?
V4 -- Saab
V6 -- Lancia Stratos
V8 -- Gt 40
V10 -- Dodge Viper
V12 -- Lambo, GTO, Mercedes

Flat 4 -- Subaru ? Alfa Sud ?
Flat 6 -- Porshe
Flat 8 -- ?
Flat 10 -- ?
Flat 12 -- Ferrari 512 boxer ( boyhood dream)


Im dead sure that almost nobody will agree with those , but hay, thats a democracy for you.

Good luck.

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stevec

posted on 25/10/06 at 07:29 PM Reply With Quote
3cylinder, Wartburg two stroke.

Stag was 8cyl/

[Edited on 25/10/06 by stevec]

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StevieB

posted on 25/10/06 at 07:31 PM Reply With Quote
Not a car, but one of the most famous V twins must be the Ducati 916, four pot has to be the Lotus Esprit for me, Dino 246 for the V6, TVR Griffith for the V8 and TVR Speed 12 for the V12.

Straight six - gotta be the M3 Evo

[Edited on 25/10/06 by StevieB]

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flak monkey

posted on 25/10/06 at 07:32 PM Reply With Quote
V2...gotta be the Harley...sorry did you say cars?

Having said that the KLR V-twin drag bike is something a bit special too...

[Edited on 25/10/06 by flak monkey]





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Volvorsport

posted on 25/10/06 at 07:33 PM Reply With Quote
a bentley might get my vote on 4 cylinders .

some of the really early cars , might show some light on unique(maybe not famous) engine configs





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MattCraneCustoms

posted on 25/10/06 at 07:34 PM Reply With Quote
V8 for the GT40??!?! Thats a larf isn't it, gotta be the Ford Mustang!!!! If I think of V8 thats the first thing I think of. imo anyway.
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indykid

posted on 25/10/06 at 07:36 PM Reply With Quote
flat twin?

you've gotta have the fiat 126

(it was a twin wasn't it? it was fuggin slow anyway)
tom






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Johnmor

posted on 25/10/06 at 07:39 PM Reply With Quote
Your right, Bikes should be included

As for bikes

V Twin -- def Ducat 916
6 cylinder -- Honda CBX
Square four -- Ariel 500
3 Cylinder ---- Kawa KH250
Single --- Honda XT 500
4 cyinder---- oooh emm RC30
Flat twin ----- BMW (all of them)

Must be a few more configurations!!!!




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indykid

posted on 25/10/06 at 07:41 PM Reply With Quote
some interesting engine configurations

have a click round the links in the table.

3100bhp v24 anyone?
tom






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nick205

posted on 25/10/06 at 07:41 PM Reply With Quote
Straight 6 = E-Type (has to be for me)
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BusaLoco

posted on 25/10/06 at 07:53 PM Reply With Quote
V4

It's gotta be the mighty Vmax!

TextVmax






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Mad Dave

posted on 25/10/06 at 07:54 PM Reply With Quote
What about Hondas NR750? This thing was a V4 oval piston jobbie
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ch1ll1

posted on 25/10/06 at 07:57 PM Reply With Quote
1 cylinder stuart turner (marine)
lister diesel (dumper truck)
plastic pigs had a 1 cylinder 2 stroke engine ( most of them were blue) early 80's i think !
they were above the front wheel

[Edited on 25/10/06 by ch1ll1]

[Edited on 25/10/06 by ch1ll1]






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Simon

posted on 25/10/06 at 07:59 PM Reply With Quote
Fiat 500/126 were straight!!!!! twins

ATB

Simon






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BusaLoco

posted on 25/10/06 at 08:00 PM Reply With Quote
V4

Yes but listen to that Vmax Howl! ...
and a V8 for your next 7 ... How about 2 (Siamesed) Vmax es.Howling Linky Thingy






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ch1ll1

posted on 25/10/06 at 08:00 PM Reply With Quote
my last audi was a v6
but ended as a 2clyinder






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StevieB

posted on 25/10/06 at 08:03 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Johnmor
As for bikes

V Twin -- def Ducat 916
6 cylinder -- Honda CBX
Square four -- Ariel 500
3 Cylinder ---- Kawa KH250
Single --- Honda XT 500
4 cyinder---- oooh emm RC30
Flat twin ----- BMW (all of them)

Must be a few more configurations!!!!






Flat six - Honda Goldwing

Triple - Triumph Speed Triple - total hooligan!

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UncleFista

posted on 25/10/06 at 08:15 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by indykid
some interesting engine configurations

have a click round the links in the table.

3100bhp v24 anyone?
tom


If we're being silly

My favourite engine of all time, the *Deltic*

Makes my head hurt thinking about it....





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rusty nuts

posted on 25/10/06 at 08:17 PM Reply With Quote
Just to point out that Triumph never made a six cylinder Stag ! They were all V8
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iiyama

posted on 25/10/06 at 08:26 PM Reply With Quote
V5......

Honda RC211V MotoGP bike count??

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DIY Si

posted on 25/10/06 at 08:27 PM Reply With Quote
That Deltic looks a wee bit fiddly! A flipping complicated engine from the looks of it.





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Johnmor

posted on 25/10/06 at 08:39 PM Reply With Quote
If you like complicated

The Russians built a 42, (count them) 42 cylinder radial engine to power marine barges. The Zvezda consisted of 7 banks of 6 cylinders each.

Had about 6000 hp.

Try mixing the ht leads on that one!!!!

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Macbeast

posted on 25/10/06 at 09:00 PM Reply With Quote
I think Jowett Javelin and some Morgan 3-wheelers had JAP V twin.
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dnmalc

posted on 25/10/06 at 09:02 PM Reply With Quote
V twin has to be a JAP powered Morgan
a car with a reliable engine introduced pre war and I can remember them being raced at brands up to the late 70s. Not a BEC and built in Totenham

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smart51

posted on 25/10/06 at 09:05 PM Reply With Quote
didn't the original volkswagen (beetle) have a flat 4?
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