12 June, 2017
As we hear news of regulations being relaxed for the Supercars series, our ears are pricked up a bit. Could GT-Rs really be making a comeback? How would the V8s compete?
Well, why not add some Wankel to the mix? If this video of Brad Shiels in his 20B-powered Fiat 124 scrapping with Simon Copping in his ex-Jack Daniels Supercar in the NSW Sports Sedans Championship is anything to go by, it might just work. Enjoy!
Merry Christmas from NZ Classic Car magazine
The Classic Car magazine team is taking a few weeks’ holiday from the work computer and heading to the beach for some kickback time.
Merry Christmas, and have a wonderful summer holiday to all our readers, followers, and fans. Enjoy this special extra time with the family. We will be posting archive articles again in mid to late January.
Have fun, be good and be careful out there.
Popping two motors into a car is not only complicated, it doesn’t always end well. Donn Anderson recalls early attempts, including John Cooper’s ill-fated original Twini Mini built 58 years ago
For a boost in performance, better traction, and perhaps improved handling to some, two motors seems an obvious solution. It would also eliminate the need to develop a larger engine replacement from scratch, but would that outweigh the not inconsiderable technical difficulties?
The idea of using a pair of engines dates back at least 86 years to the Alfa Romeo Bimotor single seater racing car that was officially timed at 335km/h, or 208mph. Taking a lengthened Alfa P3 chassis, the Italians fitted two supercharged straight eight 2.9-litre and 3.2-litre engines, one in front of the cockpit, and the other behind the cockpit.
