ludicrously cheap?
Discussion
Esprit said:
Don't EVER be fooled by Rover power figures... they don't matter... the engine produces HUGE torque at about 5RPM, which makes them feel so muscular despite being a bit weak on power.
They're light too... lighter than a 4AGE
Yeah had heard they were torquey, and knew they were light for a V8 but still, lighter than a 4AGE is hard to believe and impressive if true.They're light too... lighter than a 4AGE

I think I'd prefer the driving characteristics of a smaller, revvier engine in a Se7en type car but each to their own I guess.
Kiwi XTR2 said:
Even at 200 they still have a very impressive power:weight ratio.
Most seem to quote 240 bhp but maybe thats a flywheel v wheels figure.
Plenty of tweaks available for 'em as well.
Yep - my 4.0 Rover V8 was putting out 223 bhp on the rolling road. Then I upgraded to the Mark Adams custom chip and it went up to a staggering....227 bhp! Mind you it was much smoother in power delivery and a couple of weakspots at specific rev points were ironed out. Most seem to quote 240 bhp but maybe thats a flywheel v wheels figure.
Plenty of tweaks available for 'em as well.
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