discussion over a new engine for the spyder

[chris56]

also if BMW sees their future in the new 6-cylinder ...here in europe the motor-technology goes for more "green" fuel-efficiency - seems for me that this solution here would be the future for our spyder..
http://green.autoblog.com/2010/07/09/fiat-debuts-two-cylinder-85-hp-twinair-engine-in-fiat-500/

they plan to build 450.000 pcs in a year !!

 

[NancysToy]

I hope not! Zero to 60 mph in 11 seconds is a big performance hit.

 

[canam9]

To slow. No go. :ani29:

 

[chris56]

I hope not! Zero to 60 mph in 11 seconds is a big performance hit.

scotty ?? read it a second time - its a revolution !!
107 ft-lbs by 1900 rpm ..

with the right gearbox and the weight of our spyder (30% of the car) it would be really much faster than that..
and you will see a lot of handmade bikes/trikes and ATV´s in the future with this engine (price/spareparts aso..)
maybe someone builds it in our spyder also
the spyder would need 20-30% less fuel than now ..

(chrysler is now a part of the fiat/ferrari/alfa group )

 

[NancysToy]

scotty ?? read it a second time - its a revolution !!
107 ft-lbs by 1900 rpm ..

with the right gearbox and the weight of our spyder (30% of the car) it would be really much faster than that..
and you will see a lot of handmade bikes/trikes and ATV´s in the future with this engine (price/spareparts aso..)
maybe someone builds it in our spyder also
the spyder would need 20-30% less fuel than now ..

(chrysler is now a part of the fiat/ferrari/alfa group )

It's a low-end torque monster, but in the end, it isn't moving that little car very fast. I guess the proof would be in the end application. Who knows what tomorrow will bring?

 

[Raptor]

Wouldn't want it in my bike. That kind of power curve won't do it for me. I want top end, not just initial low-end thrill. sure it starts out OK (and not really; 0-60 in 11 seconds? That is not impressive by anyone's stansdards) but then just flattens out. The motor has no pop. With all due respect, no thanks!