On Wed, 20 Jul 2005 02:14:45 +0000, 223rem wrote:

> C.H. wrote:
>
>> The stupidest ever ratio mentioned in terms of performance is hp/liter.
>>
>> The GTO outperforms the G35 by a very large margin, which is what
>> counts.
>
> The GTO engine is large but primitive (2 valves per cylinder, fixed valve
> timing).

Who cares whether it is primitive? It is very powerful and has a very nice
torque curve, which makes it a pleasure to drive. It gets good fuel
mileage for its performance. It needs little maintenance in comparison
to your japanese rpm-wonders. No belt to replace for several hundred bucks
every 40000 miles. Plus in case something breaks it is comparatively cheap
to repair.

> Imagine what a 4 valves/cyl, variable valve timing design would have
> gotten out of a 6 liter capacity.

The GTO has enough power as it is. Making an engine more complicated just
so you can reduce displacement is only useful in markets that tax
displacement. And gimmicks like variable valve timing are only necessary
with small high-revving four- or six-bangers because their torque curves
look extremely ugly without it.

Face it, your thing for tiny engines with all kinds of technical gimmicks
is due to your admiration for the gimmicks, not the performance or
driveability of the engine.

Chris