Which Engine Would You Choose a V8 or Straight 6?

Neil1 · 20th August 2016, 18:22

I love V8's just think Rover could of fitted a better V8 or even a straight 6.
Jaguar had a very good straight 6.
Which one would you choose if you were building your ideal car?

dad1uk · 20th August 2016, 18:24

I like the straight six, but you can't beat the sound of the V8........
I suppose it would have to be the V8!!

keithst24 · 20th August 2016, 18:30

Keep it as is.............V8...wart's an all

mystabe · 20th August 2016, 19:45

V10, there is no better engine noise - wouldn't put it in a 75 or ZT though :P

Weso · 20th August 2016, 19:52

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!

jonc3725 · 20th August 2016, 20:18

Straight 6 with a couple of turbos for me

murphyv310 · 20th August 2016, 20:23

Quote:

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!

You've never driven a Ford V8 Pilot then! Old sidevalve unit but would pull like a train at walking pace in top gear to it's 90 odd top speed.
http://www.briansewell.co.uk/brian-s...-v8-pilot.html

Ken B · 21st August 2016, 09:00

Quote:

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..

Christopher Price · 20th August 2016, 20:44

If fuel consumption isn't an issue, V8 every time.

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bl52krz · 20th August 2016, 20:52

V12 anytime. Sounds like ripping calico on acceleration.Jaguar Lister comes to mind.Now, where's my wallet.

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mystabe Posted a thing or two Mazda 6 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wigan Posts: 1,384 Thanks: 266 Thanked 398 Times in 287 Posts	V10, there is no better engine noise - wouldn't put it in a 75 or ZT though :P

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Weso I really should get out more....... Mondeo ST TDCI Estate Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Norwich Posts: 2,834 Thanks: 919 Thanked 358 Times in 284 Posts	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!

20th August 2016, 20:44	#9
Christopher Price Banned None at the moment. Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Lincoln Posts: 753 Thanks: 151 Thanked 230 Times in 152 Posts	If fuel consumption isn't an issue, V8 every time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk