Re: alfa-digest V8 #246

[Pottree@domain.elided]

In a message dated 11/24/2001 7:44:36 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
owner-alfa-digest@domain.elided writes:


> Are there any inherent torque and power differences between an inline 6 and 
> a V-6? (given equal displacement and bore/stroke)
> 
> The reason I ask is that I came across a statement somewhere on the Net 
> saying that an inline 6 has more low-end torque, but a V-6 revs more 
> easily.
> 
> I suspect that the author could be confused by the fact that inline sixes 
> tend to be built with a longer stroke and a smaller bore (to decrease the 
> length of the unit and especially the crankshaft), which would promote 
> low-end torque but make the engine less willing to rev. This would be a 
> manifestation of the bore/stroke proportion, not the configuration.

I don't know the answer, but Sunday's NY Times, in reviewing the new BMW M 
cars, mentions one BMW in line 6 with an 8000 redline -- and nobody could 
argue with the Times.

Charlie
LA, CA, USA

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