These three cars do not look like much, yet their engines are completely crazy!

It is an endangered phenomenon. However, Until the end of the 2000s. Consequently, it happened that, in design offices, engineers, taken from a flash of madness, or genius, embarked on completely crazy projects. However, From the small English roadster with a V8. Nevertheless, to the large SUV with V12 Diesel engine, passing by a road in the heart of Ferrari, let’s go back to three models that marked their era with engines as crazy as unhappy.

There is a not so distant time when manufacturers suffered much less constraints in terms of polluting emissions. However, consumption objectives. In addition, A period blessed for automotive enthusiasts. Similarly, Downsizing not really arrived in the 2010s. Therefore, Thus, Until this time, engineers were able to have a great time and graft “big” engines in banal cars moreover. Back on three unusual cars that each marked their time.

MGB these three cars do not V8, the small roadster with a big heart

The MGB is the archetype of the little English roadster. Meanwhile, With its too cute boil. Meanwhile, its reduced size and its four -cylinder, the small convertible is very popular upon its marketing in 1962. Furthermore, It sold more than 500,000 until 1980. This is the second best-selling roadster in history after the Mazda MX-5. Coming on the success of the model, a cut version, the GT, is launched, then a six-cylinder version. Consequently, When the standard engine is developing barely over 90 hp, the new block in 140! Furthermore, The whole thing. Nevertheless, without too much improvements in the chassis, which, according to some, is overwhelmed by the overweight on the front axle. Similarly, Common sense would like the engineers to stop there. Meanwhile, But no : A craftsman by the name of Costello will decide to install an American V8 under these three cars do not the. In addition, hood of the MG. The assembly is very artisanal and the reliability is not there. Costello will especially have a success of esteem. but will give ideas to the parent company MG, which will decide to install a V8 itself. The chosen engine comes from the group, from Rover to be exact. The result is a much more successful product than the six -cylinder MGC and the craft preparation of Costello. Additionally, The new aluminum block even has the good idea of not being heavier than the four -cylinder. preserving the dynamic qualities of the car. At any rate. It sells much worse than the standard MGB And left the catalog after a short career, from 1973 to 1976, with 2,591 products produced.

Lancia Thema 8.32. a hybrid but without electric

Before designating a thermal car accompanied by an electric engine, The term hybrid comes from the hybrida Latin, which means “mixed blood”. This definition fits perfectly with the Lancia Thema 8.32. Before even being 8.32, The TheMA comes from a common project between the Fiat group and Saab. From this association will be born four models: Alfa Romeo 164, Fiat Croma, Saab 9000 and finally Lancia Thema. All will share many mechanical elements, but with very distinct personalities. This is even more true when talking about peak versions. At first, the Lancia will be satisfied, at the top of the range, of the four -cylinder 2.0 Turbo of the Delta and, more unusual, of the V6 PRV. In this segment, the brand these three cars do not has never been so successful (and will not have it anymore). To establish her image, she then decides to create an even more exclusive version. Lancia is the property of the Fiat group, which then owns Ferrari. We therefore use the organ bank and we decide to draw a V8 from the cousin with a prank horse. This comes from the 308 QuattrovalVole and is reworked to offer a little less power, but more torque. Its characteristics will also be used to baptize the car, because the 8.32 attached to the name of Thema means 8 cylinders, 32 valves. The block returned to the shot in the front transverse position. Curious, you will say, for a V8 sedan? Well no, because The 8.32 remains a traction, and even the most powerful of its time. Of course, she has no sporting pretension, despite her electrically retractable wing. The car is furnished these three cars do not for luxury, with a debauchery of leather, wood and Alcantara. But, above all, its exorbitant price the canton with low sales.

Audi Q7 V12 TDI, truck or racing beast?

These three cars do not

If the MGB. Thema, once equipped with V8, seemed crazy to you, you are not going to be disappointed. In the 2000s, the Volkswagen group embarked on lots of more crazy projects than each other. What is the profitability on niche models? Anyway, the huge classic range and its diesel engines are sold well. Thus are born the Volkswagen Passat W8. the Phaeton, the Bugatti Veyron, the Audi RS6 V10 and these three cars do not the S8, also V10, the latter from a Lamborghini Gallardo. All these models deserve entire lines in this article, but let’s focus on one of them: Q7 V12 TDI. Between 2006 and 2009, the R10 TDI is up to the 24 Hours of Le Mans three times with its V12 Diesel engine. So why not pay tribute to him with a V12 TDI motorization in a car intended for the general public? As early as 2007, a concept was presented, and the following year, the final version was launched. The result is impressive to say the least: 500 hp is the most powerful standard diesel in the world. but the couple is even more disproportionate with 1,000 Nm available from 1,750 rpm. Despite its 2.6 tonnes, the juggernaut easily reaches 250 km/h, a speed at which it is broken electronically. Its performance is comparable to those of its cousin. the these three cars do not Porsche Cayenne Turbo, which has a more conventional petrol engine at this level of performance. Fully equipped, the Q7 even pays the luxury of being displayed at a higher price. Unfortunately, a little like the TheMA and the MGB V8, there will remain a salesperson. Which makes these three cars in power today!