Which Engine Would You Choose a V8 or Straight 6?

[Sonic ZS]

Originally Posted by barney bear

I also lurvvvvvve the way the car rocks from side to side when you Rev one at standstill

Back in the mid '80's, some relations of mine bought a brand new Land Rover 90 V8 (Arles Blue, IIRC) to use on the farm. It was when LR had recently gone over to coil springs which meant you could sit at the traffic lights, blip the throttle and feel the body tilt - always put a big grin on my face

Best bit though was when the traffic lights changed. Covered in mud and the subsequent scratches and dents from the cows, it'd show an XR3i a clean pair of heels !!

[andymc]

Originally Posted by barney bear

V8 for me, I love the sound of a big motor running at full throttle I also lurvvvvvve the way the car rocks from side to side when you Rev one at standstill

Wait till you experience that astride a 4.5 litre V8 "Iron Horse" motorbike! The thing absolutely terrified me, I didn't even dare put it in gear ...

[SCP440]

V8 is the engine of choice for me, as long as we still have fuel to burn I will always have at least one.

The 260 has its faults but as soon as it start it makes me smile.

Can you imagine an Interceptor with a 6?

V8's were invented to make men smile, even non petrol heads will say they sound good.

SWMBO took the 260 out the other evening on her own as she had several large friends to collect. She got back saying'' this is amazing'' I now have to hide the keys.

[Les4048]

Straight 6 against a V8 ? It's a no brainier, V8 every time. As nice as a smooth 6 is it's nothing against the sound of a V8

[LotusLC]

Originally Posted by Les4048

Straight 6 against a V8 ? It's a no brainier, V8 every time. As nice as a smooth 6 is it's nothing against the sound of a V8

'Damn' i was hoping you had got fed up with the sound your car makes Les and off loaded it to me

[Ken B]

Originally Posted by Weso

Remember the straight six in a Triumph 2500 PI, great car in it's day and fantastic low down torque. Is there a reason why manufacturers moved away from straight six to V6. Guess V6 is cheaper, takes up less space etc.

All V6's I have driven including ours are so lacking in low down torque.

No real experience of V8's in anything!

Had the pleasure of driving my friend's BMW 430D M sport Coupe X Drive diesel yesterday. This is a straight 6 twin turbo and to be honest was a dream to drive, power delivery was spectacular as it produces over 500 torques, gear changing was seamless from the 8 speed auto. I love my V8 and its sound is spine tingling but if you want performance and economy you cant beat a modern Diesel. Think it delivers 258 bhp, 0 to 62 is 5.5 seconds, 50 mpg possable if driven respectfully. .. This is a 42k car think my V8 was around 29/30k back in 2003... The new mustang 5.0 V8 is 35k 0 to 62 in 4.8 and 22 mpg..

[Les4048]

Originally Posted by lotuslc

'Damn' i was hoping you had got fed up with the sound your car makes Les and off loaded it to me

Maybe next year Gary

[Neil1]

Originally Posted by SCP440

V8 is the engine of choice for me, as long as we still have fuel to burn I will always have at least one.

The 260 has its faults but as soon as it start it makes me smile.

Can you imagine an Interceptor with a 6?

V8's were invented to make men smile, even non petrol heads will say they sound good.

SWMBO took the 260 out the other evening on her own as she had several large friends to collect. She got back saying'' this is amazing'' I now have to hide the keys.

No competition there with either 6.3 litre or a 7.2 litre Chrysler V8 producing approximately 300bhp but that was back in the late sixties early seventies.

I would let the wife have the keys so I could go off in the Interceptor.

Originally Posted by Les4048

Straight 6 against a V8 ? It's a no brainier, V8 every time. As nice as a smooth 6 is it's nothing against the sound of a V8

Maybe not but for me it has to be 2.5 litre engine from the Nissan Skyline R34 GTR, hearing one of these at full throttle is glorious but I do have a love for all the Japanese Sports Cars.

[Leyland Worldmaster]

I'd choose a Leyland O.680 inline six cylinder naturally aspirated diesel. Loads of torque and in a Leyland Leopard, loads of noise!

Can't beat the sound of that engine, once heard, never forgotten!

As for cars, the BMW "Senior Six" as fitted to the E32 7 Series. That car was my first RWD car and was amazing!

Rather juicy though; probably used more fuel than the O.680!

[Les4048]

Originally Posted by Ken B

Had the pleasure of driving my friend's BMW 430D M sport Coupe X Drive diesel yesterday. This is a straight 6 twin turbo and to be honest was a dream to drive, power delivery was spectacular as it produces over 500 torques, gear changing was seamless from the 8 speed auto. I love my V8 and its sound is spine tingling but if you want performance and economy you cant beat a modern Diesel. Think it delivers 258 bhp, 0 to 62 is 5.5 seconds, 50 mpg possable if driven respectfully. .. This is a 42k car think my V8 was around 29/30k back in 2003... The new mustang 5.0 V8 is 35k 0 to 62 in 4.8 and 22 mpg..

I used to own a BMW 335d SE, beautiful engine but the rest of the car was unenspiring. My was was remapped to 300bhp and if you floored the throttle at 80mph it would make the traction light flash. I could only get the mid 30's for fuel economy, it was a 2007 model but I'd still have my MG over it any day, that's my personal feelings on it