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Old 04-20-2008, 05:35 PM
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Wasn't that the plane engine they put in the p-51 that helped it dominate all?


i learned something interesting about the columbo v-12 the other day. did you know that it was only a 3.0 litre? thats crazy! those cylinders must have been tiny, thats like motorcycle cylinders.
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i learned something interesting about the columbo v-12 the other day. did you know that it was only a 3.0 litre? thats crazy! those cylinders must have been tiny, thats like motorcycle cylinders.
Some iterations had a big 3.0L or more, earlier versions were as little as 2.0L while an F1 Columbo swept just 1500cc
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Wasn't that the plane engine they put in the p-51 that helped it dominate all?
Yup, though in American planes it was technically license-built by Packard.
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Some iterations had a big 3.0L or more, earlier versions were as little as 2.0L while an F1 Columbo swept just 1500cc
thats just crazy to have a v12 that small, it really shows you how far we've come technology wise.
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thats just crazy to have a v12 that small, it really shows you how far we've come technology wise.
Well I'd say making things smaller is more difficult, but with the downsizing trend maybe we'll see such engines again...
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Well I'd say making things smaller is more difficult, but with the downsizing trend maybe we'll see such engines again...
What downsizing trend?
The only downsizing trends I know are happening on GM's employment roster.
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What downsizing trend?
The only downsizing trends I know are happening on GM's employment roster.
Ok, in Europe at least.

Actually if you compare the Saturn Astra and its predecessor, the Astra has 400cc smaller engine. But I guess that's not due to environmental concerns...
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3. VW-Audi diesels 500cc per cylinder (I3, I4, I5, V6, V8, V10 and V12)
as long as they are fitted with the new common rail system, possibly yes.
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