rodney 17 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 So I was chatting and thinking......As we move forwards in life everything is getting smaller... just to clarify before someone logs on after a friday night beer.... Engine size ;D I am sure I am not the only one who (no matter what the car) has a new zoerst and a panel filter even on their run arounds as a minimum....So I noticed (for example) Ford are pushing there very small 1.2 litre 150BHP engines so you know it wont be long before the rest of the world follows...even Honda have to go turbo as emissions are to high on a VTEC ............ and to my point..... What 4 cylinder (or I suppose less if we watch Ford with their 3 cyl 1.2L) lump actually sounds okay???? - Not old school on ITBs but modern fuel injected cars???This is an important factor as it will make decissssions for all of us in the coming years on what makes the short lists....Your thoughts and if possible a link to a sound/video bite please???!!!!!??!?!?!?!?!?!Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
oldmandon 1 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 small four cylinder sounding good!!!!!!!!!! hmmmmmmmm erm ...............NO..............Alfa maybe? All standard cars are muted to meet stupid laws etc sooooooo boring........ Link to post Share on other sites
J5KE F 0 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 I have heard of a v4 engine before, but cant remember what it was?? That would have to be the best sounding 4 pot by any theory..Nice thread idea fella! Link to post Share on other sites
russj249 2 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 The Toyota aygo 3 cylinders (also pug 107) have a v6 rasp to them lol.. would need sound clips to prove, but they do a bit! Link to post Share on other sites
oldmandon 1 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 I have heard of a v4 engine before' date=' but cant remember what it was?? That would have to be the best sounding 4 pot by any theory..Nice thread idea fella![/quote']What about Alfa's flat four??!! Link to post Share on other sites
russj249 2 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 To back up my post.. there's a v6 rasp in there somewhere! Link to post Share on other sites
spadam 7 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 I have heard of a v4 engine before' date=' but cant remember what it was?? That would have to be the best sounding 4 pot by any theory..Nice thread idea fella![/quote']What about Alfa's flat four??!!Don just 1 problem to hear the noise of an engine the engine must be running. not an easy feat on an alfa lol. I do like there 147gta. Link to post Share on other sites
J5KE F 0 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 I have heard of a v4 engine before' date=' but cant remember what it was?? That would have to be the best sounding 4 pot by any theory..Nice thread idea fella![/quote']What about Alfa's flat four??!!Don just 1 problem to hear the noise of an engine the engine must be running. not an easy feat on an alfa lol. I do like there 147gta.Lol.. Too tru!!! Link to post Share on other sites
oldmandon 1 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 I have heard of a v4 engine before' date=' but cant remember what it was?? That would have to be the best sounding 4 pot by any theory..Nice thread idea fella![/quote']What about Alfa's flat four??!!Don just 1 problem to hear the noise of an engine the engine must be running. not an easy feat on an alfa lol. I do like there 147gta.LOL..... very true, but WHEN they DO run they do sound very SWEET........ I especially like the ALFASUD's of old....... Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 If they can squeeze 180bhp out of a 1000cc bike engine i'm sure engines will not only get smaller but also change from the shape and position we see them in now. For deeper thought, what about the demise of fossil fuel and what next? Link to post Share on other sites
oldmandon 1 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 To back up my post.. there's a v6 rasp in there somewhere!That sounded more like a chain saw than a V6.........!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
oldmandon 1 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 If they can squeeze 180bhp out of a 1000cc bike engine i'm sure engines will not only get smaller but also change from the shape and position we see them in now. For deeper thought' date=' what about the demise of fossil fuel and what next?[/quote']250bhp Moto GP powered Mk2 golf....SWEEEEEEEEET.....Where's Parky when you need him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
russj249 2 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 To back up my post.. there's a v6 rasp in there somewhere!That sounded more like a chain saw than a V6.........!!!!!!!!Haha they sound better in real life.. MOT'd a few of them and they do have a rasp to them! Maybe its just a bad sound clip Link to post Share on other sites
russj249 2 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 And someone who agrees with me! Link to post Share on other sites
oldmandon 1 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 And someone who agrees with me! Isn't he crying with laughter at the end of the clip as if "thats rediculous!!!!!"......... Link to post Share on other sites
russj249 2 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Yes I believe so.. but I think it sounds like a v6.. or maybe a bmw straight 6 with a bit of chain rattle lol Link to post Share on other sites
Biggazvr6 0 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Sounds just like my sthil hedge trimmer when you put v Power in it! Lol I know where ya coming from with the sound as some of the 3 pot corsa's I've heard sound like weedy v or straight 6's! Link to post Share on other sites
J5KE F 0 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Vmax or aprillia v4 lump..?? Over 220bhp and then some!! Link to post Share on other sites
oldmandon 1 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Vmax or aprillia v4 lump..?? Over 220bhp and then some!!And with the size of them you could get 2 in an engine bay!!!!!! V8 anyone????????? Link to post Share on other sites
Daverse 175 Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 I have heard of a v4 engine before' date=' but cant remember what it was?? That would have to be the best sounding 4 pot by any theory..Nice thread idea fella![/quote']Lancia did a V4, only lancia would. Link to post Share on other sites
Dragon Dave 1 Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 For deeper thought' date=' what about the demise of fossil fuel and what next?[/quote']The future is all about electric cars.It sounds a bit boring.... I love the sound of the V6 but the future is definitely electric.Check the Audi E-Tronhttp://youtu.be/iPyCnMy1td0Home made electric race carhttp://youtu.be/UAYrsEOxqYc Link to post Share on other sites
J5KE F 0 Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 The Hydrogen fuel cell is almost there.. Well the one in my work shop just needs a few tweeks!!The vr6 may live on Link to post Share on other sites
rodney 17 Posted November 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 LOL at the Aygo..... sounds like the old Saab or trabant.... LOL...That said if you listened to the ones with performance pipes fitted they werent to bad...Wasn't the alfa sud a boxer or V4 as well??? Link to post Share on other sites
rodney 17 Posted November 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 oh and there is a debate on at the moment rom electric manufacturers to make an artificial sound to make them safe in the city... I recall Lotus did something on tomorrows world once where you could feed the sound in through the car speakers relative to pedal position and speed etc so your fiesta sounded like a lambo...That may be worth finding and starting a petition on for the external sounds... Link to post Share on other sites
oldmandon 1 Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 For deeper thought' date=' what about the demise of fossil fuel and what next?[/quote']The future is all about electric cars.It sounds a bit boring.... I love the sound of the V6 but the future is definitely electric.Check the Audi E-Tronhttp://youtu.be/iPyCnMy1td0Home made electric race carhttp://youtu.be/UAYrsEOxqYcI think WE"LL all be safe for fossil fuel........ There's still quite a bit out there, my son-in-law buys and sells the stuff he said there is a huge stock pile that doesn't go anywhere, and that the owners of the oil fields hold a lot of it back in drums to keep demand and price high!!!!!!!Anyways, I think oil/petrol companies could develop an synthetic fuel that would run perfectly ok with current engines and be clean....... Link to post Share on other sites
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