Yamaha v16

[804monster]

This looks pretty badass. Maybe they will put it in a corvette.

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/11/17/callaway-cyclone-v16-from-4-yamaha-inline-4s/

[superjohn]

I was actually thinking about this idea after reading about the RS V8 based on the 'busa that they put in the new Ariel Atom.

[lethe]

I don't think he should put it in a Corvette, while the horsepower number is high, you have to rev it to make the power and the torque is comparably low. This would work a lot better in a lighter car, I say 2500 lbs or less. Be nice in a Miata or even better an Elise/Exige. 

[NeufUnSix]

330 lbs and 550hp. Sweet.

Good luck adjusting 80 valves under four seperate heads though.

[acalles]

meh...

too much complication, probably sounds neat, but a turbo lsx is gonna make way more power for significantly less $$$$$..

[Duck-Stew]

One word:  WANT!   

[NeufUnSix]

Re: turbo LS

You can easily make this much HP with a Hayabusa V8 setup. It would be lighter, almost half the size, and only 2.6L. I see this as a nutty engineering project more than a clever engine. It is cool though, in an excessive way.

[NAKID]

That's the new Taurus SHO engine...

[lethe]

That's the new Taurus SHO engine...

If that were the case, I'd have to recommend putting it in the back seat of the upcoming Fiesta.
New SHOgun anyone?

[The Architect]

I think that could fit in an R1 frame.  They'll just have to name it the R4.

[NuTTs]

Yamaha engines for car applications.. reminds me of my old Taurus SHO. That had a nice, lightweight, high output Yamaha aluminum V6.

[lethe]

Yamaha engines for car applications.. reminds me of my old Taurus SHO. That had a nice, lightweight, high output Yamaha aluminum V6.

Guess who made the head for the Celica GTS which is the engine for the Lotus Elise/ Exige these days?

[Holden]

Frankenstein's engine. Just make a real one, why dontcha? For anyone that hasn't heard what a real V16 sounds like:

[NeufUnSix]

Guess who made the head for the Celica GTS which is the engine for the Lotus Elise/ Exige these days?

Good motor, I drove the Corolla XRS when it came out. Lots of fun with a six speed. Now they've neutered it with a 2.4L, auto option, and more weight. Jerks.

[superjohn]

Frankenstein's engine. Just make a real one, why dontcha? For anyone that hasn't heard what a real V16 sounds like:

That sounds bad ass. I had forgot about the BRM V16.