How do you like your cylinders? - Page 3

MG mad · 02-09-14, 09:36 AM

Probably the best noise in the world is the BRM V16.

We have a V8, but I think they're overrated. I prefer the scream of a big straight 6. V12s are nice too.

ZSZRANDRF900 · 02-09-14, 12:57 PM

the Jag XF 5.0 V8 with a supercharged whine is ace

stamford · 02-09-14, 07:08 PM

I remember going to the flicks to watch Mad Max 2 when it came out and loved that Interceptor with the charger, awesome noise. However the noise was probably another car knowing what they do in the movies!

MG ZS STE · 03-09-14, 12:31 PM

I remember the episode of "for the love of cars" on the triumph stag V8 and they did a harmonic test against the Jag e type V12 at MIRA. The results were very interesting. The V8 was more a single note played in the same key that gave it a lovely continual burble but the V12 was like several notes playing randomly. The results were that the V8 gave a more pleasing harmonic effect on the ear than the superior V12.

Maxfly · 03-09-14, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MG ZS STE

I remember the episode of "for the love of cars" on the triumph stag V8 and they did a harmonic test against the Jag e type V12 at MIRA. The results were very interesting. The V8 was more a single note played in the same key that gave it a lovely continual burble but the V12 was like several notes playing randomly. The results were that the V8 gave a more pleasing harmonic effect on the ear than the superior V12.

I seen that one too and would have shouted fix if the V12 had won lol