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Originally Posted by P.C.
If an easy sell is a priority, then I would consider using a Ford or Chevy V8, as a four-cylinder Cobra would be such an unusual product.
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You’re right, a four would be over the top, or under it.
But a BMW six could be a different animal.
The E46 M3 weighs 3450 lbs. Its 0 to 60 time is five seconds. The quarter is 14.1, 113 mph. A Cobra w/427 weighs 2350. With an S54 would probably be 200 pounds less.
That would be an incredibly fast car. And the sound:
https://youtu.be/lD6IRor1ZF0?si=eHqVN20mgXc03WSF
There would be difficulties no doubt. It was drive by wire. But word is about 100,000 of were made. This was interesting:
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But perhaps the most fascinating aspect of the S54’s development cycle is that its continued far after the manufacturer had any interest in supporting it! To this day, the aftermarket continues to improve on the engine’s original weak points. Entire business models revolve around repurposing and improving upon unique parts like the VANOS components and rod bearings.
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Also, I found a delete kit for the drive by wire thing, about 350 bucks. Gives a throttle cable.