PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - 61 cubic inches, 500hp, 1.2 million miles

lrg · #10 03-02-2005, 02:35 PM

I think these guys are a bit off on the math:

"+150% more power"
"1 liter (61 cubic inch), 400 kW (500 horses)"

Let's see, a super efficent 1 liter gasoline engine might make 150 HP, so 150% of that would be......500hp? Someboby skipped a few too many math classes. Also, what do you suppose the underhood temps of a non cooled engine would be. The necessary insulation and/or compartment cooling devices would offset a good portion of the weight savings in having no engine cooling.