- 08 Jul 2009 22:48
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Note that I mentioned prewar as the period where our cars were the best.
Indeed, but that's not a function of engine design per se. I should note that the Corvette is lighter than the BMW M3 as well.
Exactly.
War Angel wrote:I was talking post-war. Dunno 'bout those cars.
Note that I mentioned prewar as the period where our cars were the best.
War Angel wrote:True, and I also mentioned how heavy American cars tend to be. There's a limit, too - you can place a 700HP engine on a 3 ton car, and it still won't behave like a 1-ton car with a 250HP engine, you know? A big, heavy car is still exactly that. American cars remind me more of boats, really.
Indeed, but that's not a function of engine design per se. I should note that the Corvette is lighter than the BMW M3 as well.
War Angel wrote:That will take more than just money... you need to go to your roots, to be a pioneering nation.
Exactly.
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