Aromatic_Wallaby_433@alien.topB to Cars@gearhead.townEnglish · 2 years ago

I don't know about you guys, but I actually find very inefficient engines to be more interesting than the really efficient ones

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I don't know about you guys, but I actually find very inefficient engines to be more interesting than the really efficient ones

Aromatic_Wallaby_433@alien.topB to Cars@gearhead.townEnglish · 2 years ago

Like yeah sure it’s impressive that the C8 Z06 makes 670 horsepower from a 5.5L V8, but how about the 1974-1976 Cadillac DeVille making 190 horsepower from an 8.2L V8?

https://www.ultimatespecs.com/car-specs/Cadillac/29057/Cadillac-DeVille-IV-Coupe-82-V8.html

For comparison, in 1934 Chevy offered a 3.4L I6 with 80 horsepower, the same efficiency as that massive big block from 40 years later.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Stovebolt_engine

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My 1930 Cadillac V8 makes 100hp from 353ci. In 1930!

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