i dont really understand why, it just seems like the best motors are never Vs. yeah, the VG30 is a decent motor, but show me one that can put out 1000 hp like its closest rival the 2JZ has done numerous times. not gonna happen. and yeah, there are some sweet *** v-8s in Ferraris, but come on, thats not even fair to think about.

 

Well, Ferrari engines are relatively low displacement (which makes it much easier to crank out higher numbers). Generally though, inline has always had more strengths than V. Now, if you look at Porsche, they have done some unbelieveable things with H-O engines, but I guess that's what you get for spending 70+ years building 'em. And while we're on the topic of unprecedented engines, how about a Carrera GT motor?? Have you ever heard a street V10 hitting 9,500 rpm?

 

decent[:@]

 

rumor has it that the '07 supra will have an NA V10 (i think 5.5 liters) with 50 valves, quad cams, and a 9000 rpm redline. over 450 hp.

 

DAMN! 50 valves and quad cams and 9000 rpm redline. That's freakin rediculous. I'd like to slap a couple of turbos on that and see what kinda numbers it'd pull. Better start saving now...

 

found a pic
http://www.autoweek.com/files/weekar...-toysupera.jpg
i dunno if i like how it looks. It's kind of a mix of a Supra, a Celica, and a 350Z.

 

Yeah, it does look a little funky. Sweet engine though. But on a side note, Porsche has an audio clip of a Carerra GT doing a standing launch... needless to say, you should go listen to it.

http://www2.us.porsche.com/english/u...ds/default.htm

 

oh yeah, the motor is mid-ship.

 

Where else would they put it????? They're not stupid like Dodge.

 

BTW, on a complete tangent, my uncle is driving up from San Diego this weekend in his TVR Tuscan Speed 6. Good god, that is one of the most beautiful cars I have ever seen. This is the first time he's been up when I've had my driver's license, so you know there's gonna' be a test drive...