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Originally Posted by Flieger (Post 6797400)

What do you mean by this? Was it used in some sort of Lotus 7 replica?

Meant to Say it would be a COOL engine for a Lotus 7! I must have been in a rush when I typed it...yes I was sober.

I agree. You must post pictures when you get that in there. I bet you would have a permanent grin on your face. :D:cool:

Always loved the look of the engine in my fathers 1989 Taurus SHO. Yamaha engine in a Ford.

http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/res...rus_Engine.jpg

Can never tire of the 1936 Auto Union Type C - V16, 6.0 Litre Supercharged Engine
Configuration - 45º V16
Aluminium block, light alloy head
Displacement - 6.006 liter / 366.5 cu in
Bore / Stroke - 75.0 mm (3 in) / 85.0 mm (3.3 in)
Compression - 9.2:1
Valvetrain - 2 valves / cylinder, OHV
Fuel feed - 2 Solex Carburettors
Aspiration - Roots-Type Supercharger
Power - 520 bhp / 388 KW @ 5000 rpm
Torque - 850 Nm / 627 ft lbs @ 2500 rpm
BHP/Liter - 87 bhp / liter

Pics of a few versions, but this was the 1930's!

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1339389673.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1339389698.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1339389724.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1339389784.jpg