most amazing engine ever?

[Rob]

yeah the new cossy F1 v8


Roush?



Don't forget the Porsche turbo flat 12s from the 917x series....

[Charlie]

PFFFFFT.




7500 hp, 45.5-60psi. It takes 1000 hp just to drive the blower.

-Charlie

[Stu]

How many laps do you get out of a motor like that? 1/3, 1/2?

[Charlie]

How many laps do you get out of a motor like that? 1/3, 1/2?

Given that those BMW "qualifying" motors were built for about 4-5 laps, on a 20 minute lifespan, I'd say the 7500 hp top fuel motor is comparable.

-Charlie

[Stu]

touche

[E30godz]

i was thinking i was going to see some new engine design, not just high horsepower piston engines.

[e30sd]

25 gallons of nitre/mile.

that thang got a hemi?

[hamann318is]

How many laps do you get out of a motor like that? 1/3, 1/2?

Given that those BMW "qualifying" motors were built for about 4-5 laps, on a 20 minute lifespan, I'd say the 7500 hp top fuel motor is comparable.

-Charlie

You will hear nothing louder than one of those motors either. Funny cars are awesome.

[chuckybob]

THANKYOU! ive been looking for detailed info on these engines for weeks!