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[Per Lindgren]

Bob wrote:

> Per Lindgren wrote:
>
> >
> > That is completely true, the W12 is two VR6s joined together. But this isn't the
> > first time VW/Audi pulled this stunt and got away with it. Ya'll remember the
> > 1989 Audi V8? That engine was two Jetta 1,8s joined together, bore and stroke
> > being identical. Not only bore and stroke, but also cylinder spacing is
> > identical.
>
> ?? Wasnt the 1.8 jetta block cast iron? The v8 sure isnt...

The material was different, but the block design is identical.

PerL
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