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[QUOTE=Waugh-terfall;669742]I say use the Audi R8's V8, that's pretty compact. :D[/QUOTE]
We are planning on making an original bespoke engine.
[QUOTE=Ferrer]I'd say tranverse since it will give more space for the occupants as well as a smaller car, since a mid-engined 4 seater means it'll have to be pretty big. As far as layout and aspiration is concerned I don't have any preferences but the engine should be as compact as possible as well as having a good response to the throttle with low down torque (not peaky). That's what product planning has in mind so far.[/QUOTE]
I agree mounting certain engine configurations transversly does lead to a more compact solution.
Yes the engine department is in agreement with the product planning department about the engine needing to be usefull and responsive across a wide rev range.