John R Smith
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Re: How Do You Feel About The New Ford Ka?
Yes. However, those petrol engines of the 80s, the twin-cam designs at least, were developments of the engines which Aurelio Lampredi designed for Fiat after he left Ferrari. The present-day twin-cam Fiat engines continue that tradition, though of course with many obvious refinements such as the narrower included valve angle. These engines also have a long and honourable competition history, often with Abarth modifications. Fiat have at times produced very pure, very sporting cars with a great pedigree (as well as an awful lot of dross) - in recent times the Coupe and the Barchetta spring to mind.
John
Yes. However, those petrol engines of the 80s, the twin-cam designs at least, were developments of the engines which Aurelio Lampredi designed for Fiat after he left Ferrari. The present-day twin-cam Fiat engines continue that tradition, though of course with many obvious refinements such as the narrower included valve angle. These engines also have a long and honourable competition history, often with Abarth modifications. Fiat have at times produced very pure, very sporting cars with a great pedigree (as well as an awful lot of dross) - in recent times the Coupe and the Barchetta spring to mind.
John