Too complicated....don't be too sure.
Saab is has working prototypes (as in drivable cars) of a new variable
compression ratio engine. The head (including cylinders) and block are hinged
and pivot hydraulically to continuously change the compression ratio from 8:1
to 14:1.
Specs: 1.6 liter supercharged 5 cylinder 20 valve , 225 HP, 224 FtLb Torque, 40
(yes forty) lbs. max boost.
See more at:
http://www.edmunds.com/edweb/editorial/innovations/saabengine.html
Leave it to Saab...they have had a few innovations (and flops):
- Front wheel drive (how strange! since 1948)
- 2 cycle cars (umm..you want me to add oil to the gas)
- Freewheeling (for economy???)
- Turbocharging (1st passenger turbo in 1978)
MG Innovations:
(umm...maybe the MGA Twin Cam or pre-war Supercharging?)
....
Chris (MG,Saabs Beer or Wine? Different experience, still both great fun). Is
there a Turbo Midget in my future?
>>> <Daniel1312@aol.com> 11/15/00 03:22PM >>>
To be honest I think it will be cost of brass that will be prohibitive :>
In a message dated 15/11/00 18:56:51 GMT Standard Time, Toby@intri-plex.com
writes:
<< I can't wait until they try my
idea of a trombone exhaust system. It gets longer or shorter depending on
rpm to shock wave tune the exhaust system for every possible RPM!... Fun
crazy stuff. "Its too complicated it'll never work." >>
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