Recent content by Bassanio et Portia

Fran must be a hobbit, with a hobbit birthday party: where the one who has the birthday, gives gifts instead of receives them. And indeed, we get SLC's GT40's, all kinds of gifts! Happy (Late) Birthday! -from (the Late) Bassanio et Portia! :)

Lots of similarities between the Lotus Emira and the SLC. This is from Harry's garage. I visit Lotus factory to see my Emira in build & ask Lotus MD Matt Windle why it's 6 months late

Okay, guys: you asked for it. Ford Will Now Sell You Its 7.3-Liter 'Godzilla' V-8 as a Crate Engine 7.3L V8 430HP SUPER DUTY CRATE ENGINE

Okay, guys, you asked for it. :) Ford Sells Mustang GT500 Predator engines as a crate engine

@geoff Pritchett, in another, more appropriate thread, might you give us some insight into what is was like making parts for the Ferrari F1 team? Thanks!

New engine from Stellantis Stellantis Whips Up a 500-HP Hurricane Stellantis Hurricane I6 Hemi Replacement Here is a photo.

Here is the information I was able to glean from Koenigsegg's website: Koenigsegg Press Release Koenigsegg Quark Electric Motor Data Sheet And they have another, less expensive (I think) motor they call the Terrier. image courtesy Koenigsegg Koenigsegg Terrier Electric Motor Data Sheet...

@Bob Wind, it looks like your are having a space problem up at the front of your SLC. Can this solve your problem? image from Koenigsegg Road & Track magazine says about the motor (named "Quark" by Koenigsegg) " . . . 335 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque in an amazingly compact unit: The complete...

EV guys! Koenigsegg wants you guys to have his new Quark electric motor, " . . . it just makes sense to share it as they're very modular and can fit many different needs." image from Koenigsegg Also, " . . . he says the company will license the motor design to interested parties." The Quark...

Another addition for you electric guys! Ford announces an electric crate motor. Ford Performance Will Soon Offer an Electric Crate Motor And, here is an insight into the quality of Ford's electric motor engineering. Mach-E Front Motor: Sandy is Blown Away by Great Design

And speaking of the engine in the GMA T.50, here is a recording of the engine simulating a lap of la Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans. What would it be like, to have that engine in the SL-C? :) Listen between 1:25 and 2:35. T.50 V12 Engine Dyno Simulation - Le Mans

All this aerodynamics, pressure, inlets, outlets and all is really great! I wonder, for a street-driven car (and, as an American, I must say that I could never drive my SLC in triple-digit velocities on the street, no, sir!) how does one balance high-speed cooling needs with sitting for a long...

Road & Track has just shed some very interesting light on the engine in the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350! "The Mustang Shelby GT350 is powered by one of the coolest modern engines: A 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V-8 with a flat-plane crank, allowing it to rev past 8000 rpm. Ford estimates maximum...

Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 Cosworth V-12 engine Notice the 48 volt integrated starter/generator on the front of the engine. It does away with all belts on the engine, it starts the car, it runs the spark plugs, it runs the fan at the rear. It saves several pounds of weight. Up in the nose of...

Wow! Good luck with the sale! :)