The 4.4 V8 was derived from the Rover 3.5 (used in P5s and P6s) which was
originally a GM (Buick) motor. All alloy so nice and light and has also been
used in Triumph TR7/8s. Probably go well in an Alpine.
Vic
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"BMT (John Goodby)" wrote:
> Don't forget that the P76 also donated that great 4.4 litre engine to go
> into Range Rovers and give them some get up and go.
>
> I've always wondered how one would go in an Alpine. They put them in MGB's.
>
> John Goodby
> Perth
> Alpine SV
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Paul Heuer" <p_heuer@hotmail.com>
> To: <alpines@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, 25 October 2000 1:36
> Subject: Leyland P76 (was Aztec, was Paint color)
>
> > Vic Hughes did a good job of describing the why and what, but for me the
> > best memory is the fact that Leyland chose to market car by demonstrating
> > that you could carry a 44 gallon drum in the boot (trunk)!
> >
> > There is one of the seven two-door coupes built at the National Motor
> Museum
> > near Adelaide in South Australia.
> > Cheers,
> > Paul.
> >
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> >
> > >Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 06:29:01 -0400
> > >From: "Berghult, Bob" <bob.berghult@lmco.com
> > >Subject: RE: aztec
> > >
> > >What is a "Leyland P76" ????? Got any pictures??
> > >
> > >Bob
> > >Series IV
> > >B9405637 LRX
> >
> > _________________________________________________________________________
> >
> >
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