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RE: Top Gear



On 17 December 1996 15:32, quk@sievers.com (Phil Payne) wrote:
>
>> I finally got an issue of Top Gear with the GRpB comparison.  Sharp eyed readers
>> will see the 10 injector intake manifold on the Sport Q.  Thirsty car eh?
>
>On the BTCC cars, there are two separate fuel injection systems - each feeding 
>all five cylinders.  The driver can switch either on and off.
> 
>That particular Sport, BTW, was just bought by Dialynx for an estimated 
>GBP56000.  It was supposedly detuned a little for the Top Gear outing.
>
>I _still_ think the Sport's turbocharger looks like a sewage pump.
>
On the subject of fuel economy, Tom Hammonds' S1 Evolution runs 2 independent
fuel rails, 3 injectors per cylinder and 3 fuel pumps!  Needless to say, economy is
measured in gallons/mile!

For the curious I have put a detailed JPEG to show you what I mean on our web site at:

	http://www.merlinfalcon.co.uk/images/s1-evo-engine.jpg

The original photo was taken at Loton Park Hill Climb earlier this year.  The sewage
pump is also visible!

Regards,

Nigel Banks
NBanks@MerlinFalcon.co.uk
Tel: (+44) 1628 771772
Fax: (+44) 1628 771779

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