Re: V12? Why not V10 twin-turbo? (warning: no Audi content)

[Chris Lemon <br00206@binghamton.edu>]

On Tue, 20 Aug 1996 14:32:37 -0500 treilley_at_BANKMARK@conseco.com
(treilley) wrote:

<<
     As I recall, that is what Triumph did with the 4 cylinder TR7 engine 
     to make the now famous Rover V8.
>>

Nope.  The rover V8 is actually a Buick (yes, Buick) design that Rover
purchased the rights to in the late '60s.  The SAME design is still in use
today; Rover has not changed a thing since they started to use it...

Triumph stuck 2 TR7 (aka Dolomite) 4 cylinder engines together to produce
the OHC V8 that was used in the Stag.  Apparently these motors had major
problems, mainly overheating (imagine that); hence, the Stag only lasted a
couple of years in the states.  If you ever come across one, ask the owner
to pop the hood...quite a rare sight...