No, it’s not the V10. The V8 is actually better. It makes more torque, horsepower, gets better fuel economy and the truck weighs less and is far cleaner than the old V10.

Far less turbo lag? I’d be inclined to agree if the comparo were against the 2002-2005 model that came with a 2.0L instead of a 2.5. THOSE had lag. The 2.5? Not so bad. 2.0 you were basically waiting until 3000 RPM for a hint of boost. The 2.5 was more in the low 2000s, which isn’t that much worse from the latest and…

Oh dang, shots fired!

This is the first of BMWs recent generation gasoline straight 6s that has a closed deck block. They named it on their diesel block, which already takes a lot more compression and boost pressure.

Ssorry, going to have to disagree. I think you need to fast forward a couple years to the 412 used in the 94-95 seasons... That has the 92 car beat by a surprising margin. Also, Bozzy’s videos rock.

I used to feel the same. When Z3 coupes were new, I felt they ruined their chance to make a truly stunning sports coupe.

Liberty Media has definitely stepped the online presence up as well as allowed us a closer look behind the scenes of the sport.

Pretty crazy that for all that diversity, there’s no inline 6s.

Different engine designs have different volumetric efficiency at widely varying RPMs.

Might as well go watch some Spec. Miata, then. Just as interesting.

I count two automakers. Nissan and Cadillac.

Indeed, hence VW tackling the Pike’s Peak record. Also in electrics favor in that very specific environment is that the thinner air has no bearing on the electric vehicle’s performance, but makes a massive difference to internal combustion engines, especially naturally aspirated ones.

Instant torque with no turbo lag…

LMP2 is definitely setup more like what IndyCar/CART used to be like, which is you can buy an engine, a chassis and go with a certain tire manufacturer and mix and match as you see fit. Still not what I would call a spec series when several different manufacturers are involved, it’s just different than a full works…

Case in point:

Know what’s funny? Most of the internal combustion race cars make many of the same noises, because the loudest noise you’re hearing isn’t even the electric power plant, it’s the straight cut gears in the drivetrain. Internal combustion race cars make similar noises due to straight cut gears as well, but the engine is…

Did LMP go spec now? Because for the longest time when big name automakers were involved, the chassis were bespoke and made by the respective automakers. Sharing zero with competitors’ vehicles aside from tires in some cases.

It is quite the large magnitude of improvement...

To be fair to the ICE fanboys, ICE race cars are still far faster over Grand Prix distances and greater... FAR faster.

No turbo? No care!

Damn, shades of Piech with this idea. I approve.