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jryerson jryerson is offline
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A flat 6 is antiquated horsepower?

1.Lets see, V-8 designed in the 20s by Ford
POrsche flat 6 in the early 60s designed from the flat 8 race engine in formula 1 cars- a race engine
2.A flat 6 offers a low center of gravity and more freedom in body styling with added aerodynamic possibilities along with superior dynamic balance

3.V-8 5 main bearings vs Porsche flat 6- 8

4.V-8 single overhead cam push rod engine vs double overhead cam for 911 F6

5.V-8 hard cornering oil starvation -solution deep oil pan, Porsche F6 dry sump enables lubrication at high G levels along with no oil pan needed provides lower center of gravity with less power loss due to crank shaft oil spashing

Just a sampling of how superior in design a Porsche 6 is over a v-8

Now which is better engineered,more contemporary and superior technology??

Old 02-26-2001, 09:18 AM
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