boxerulez
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I suppose youve never owned a ford ranger. Damm reliable and so torquey. Imagine one of those 3.2 v6 turbodiesel ford ranger motors in a mustang shell.
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I suppose youve never owned a ford ranger. Damm reliable and so torquey. Imagine one of those 3.2 v6 turbodiesel ford ranger motors in a mustang shell.
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boxer does rule. I would pick the petrol turbo charged impreza engine over the diesel subaru engine any day.
When the Le Mans car comes to the show room. I will chnage my mine.
For ever Turbo diesel engine you mentioned the Petrol turbo charged is faster.
boxerulez
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Yeah but the diesel is more economical.
satanboy
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So is a skateboard.
boxerulez
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Yeah but a skateboard wont get you to 250kph on a private road...
SauRoNZA
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But is it more torquey?
I've had biker that were "faster" before as well, but the torque is what makes them better to ride so often a "slower" bike is better for daily usage.
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There is a difference between a fast car and a sports car.
I am not implying that diesel engines cannot make power. They do. 330D. Fuel consumption should not be a big consideration when choosing a sports car.
But in a sports CAR. Most enthusiasts would want a petrol engine.
Diesel engine rpm is limited by the compression ignition.
Petrol engines
-sound nicer
-rev higher
-turbo petrol engines make loads of torque.
-The longer rev band gives you better gearing and allows you to hold the gear longer.
-petrol engines compared to diesel engines are lighter. Better weight distribution.
-petrol engines have been used in more sports CARS than diesel.
Diesel engine in fast cars
-cost more to buy
-cost more to maintain.
-diesel costs more per litre. And the fast diesel cars drink it way more than a truck
-there is a huge difference between a N/A truck diesel and the units powering a fast car.
Torque is nice if you are pulling a load at low revs. My petrol turbo WRX has a flat torque curve from 2600 rpm till 7600 rpm.
Most hot diesels (SEAT) that I have raced lose, because of the need to change gears at 4500. My car is at it power peak at 4500rpm and pulling for another 3000 rpm.
I am not implying that diesel engines cannot make power. They do. 330D. Fuel consumption should not be a big consideration when choosing a sports car.
But in a sports CAR. Most enthusiasts would want a petrol engine.
Diesel engine rpm is limited by the compression ignition.
Petrol engines
-sound nicer
-rev higher
-turbo petrol engines make loads of torque.
-The longer rev band gives you better gearing and allows you to hold the gear longer.
-petrol engines compared to diesel engines are lighter. Better weight distribution.
-petrol engines have been used in more sports CARS than diesel.
Diesel engine in fast cars
-cost more to buy
-cost more to maintain.
-diesel costs more per litre. And the fast diesel cars drink it way more than a truck
-there is a huge difference between a N/A truck diesel and the units powering a fast car.
Torque is nice if you are pulling a load at low revs. My petrol turbo WRX has a flat torque curve from 2600 rpm till 7600 rpm.
Most hot diesels (SEAT) that I have raced lose, because of the need to change gears at 4500. My car is at it power peak at 4500rpm and pulling for another 3000 rpm.
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