Would you not rather have this than v8? - Page 4

James.uk · 6th March 2016, 03:41

Why oh why would a UK car company put an american made engine in their car????

dohhh

The USA is to car engines, what Steve Davis is to weight lifting, innit...

The car should have been fitted with the old Rover 3.5 V8 engine.

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gary t · 6th March 2016, 04:03

rover 3.5 v8/gm buick v8 ??? ie yank motor

Yella Fella · 6th March 2016, 05:25

Yes Rover V8 is an American designed engine but it was unpopular over there. Rover took it and made changes which made it the success it was in the uk.

arnosvale65 · 6th March 2016, 06:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nev The Bear

For me personally I prefer the ZT, especially the ZTT V8.

No surprises there then.

arnosvale65 · 6th March 2016, 07:01

I have owned a V6 S type and I loved it. Very comfortable, lovely interior and I would still have today if my needs had not changed (Got a dog). I love my 75 too, or should I say I do all the time except when it is idling and doing tractor impressions.

I can't comment about the pros and cons of the S type R over the V8 as I have never been in either and never will. I must say though that the 2.7 diesel S type is a lovely bit of kit and if they did a tourer version I would have one like a shot.

arnosvale65 · 6th March 2016, 07:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yella Fella

Yes Rover V8 is an American designed engine but it was unpopular over there. Rover took it and made changes which made it the success it was in the uk.

It can't have been all that much of a success. The Ford Focus was a success as they have sold millions of them!

gary t · 6th March 2016, 07:28

gm made and sold over 370.000 cars with the buick v8. in only 3 years and it was the most powerful v8 of its day and most of it problems was the coolant of the day was not suited for the all alloy engine. to advanced for time now were have i heard that before ?

MSS · 6th March 2016, 08:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by kieranswood

Interesting question, but would you not rather have a jaguar s type r than a 260.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...type&logcode=p

For me personally, this is how an S-type look.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GORGEOUS-2...wAAOSwhkRWcZR4

I would be perfectly happy with a 260 or one of these. Preferably one of each!

Or, this one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2013-13-Ja...YAAOSwzgRW1Wyn

Yella Fella · 6th March 2016, 08:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by arnosvale65

It can't have been all that much of a success. The Ford Focus was a success as they have sold millions of them!

Can't have been all that much of a success? The Rover V8 was fitted to land rover, range rover, mg, TVs, rover, stag, triumph and so on. It was a feniminal success!!

bobthebuilder · 6th March 2016, 09:11

I have no interest in the V8s, they strike me as a bit of desperate effort from a company that could see the writing on the wall. But they bring a lot of happiness to the enthusiasts and I respect their efforts in keeping the dream alive!

I was also considering getting a diesel S type as they seem remarkably cheap till I read on this forum about the rust

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arnosvale65 Posted a thing or two 75 facelift CDTi Connie SE Tourer. MGF 1.8 VVC Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bristol Posts: 1,424 Thanks: 176 Thanked 176 Times in 119 Posts	I have owned a V6 S type and I loved it. Very comfortable, lovely interior and I would still have today if my needs had not changed (Got a dog). I love my 75 too, or should I say I do all the time except when it is idling and doing tractor impressions. I can't comment about the pros and cons of the S type R over the V8 as I have never been in either and never will. I must say though that the 2.7 diesel S type is a lovely bit of kit and if they did a tourer version I would have one like a shot. __________________ Onwards and upwards. MGZT-T MK1 front and rear ends fitted, specialist- components in line thermostat mod done, retro fitted cruise control, Mk1 real wood dash fitted, real walnut steering wheel fitted, Pioneer DAB radio fitted.

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gary t Loves to post rover 75 connoisseur se v6 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: brockworth Posts: 278 Thanks: 46 Thanked 23 Times in 20 Posts	????? gm made and sold over 370.000 cars with the buick v8. in only 3 years and it was the most powerful v8 of its day and most of it problems was the coolant of the day was not suited for the all alloy engine. to advanced for time now were have i heard that before ? Last edited by gary t; 6th March 2016 at 07:41..

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bobthebuilder Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Gloucester Posts: 582 Thanks: 203 Thanked 70 Times in 55 Posts	I have no interest in the V8s, they strike me as a bit of desperate effort from a company that could see the writing on the wall. But they bring a lot of happiness to the enthusiasts and I respect their efforts in keeping the dream alive! I was also considering getting a diesel S type as they seem remarkably cheap till I read on this forum about the rust Last edited by bobthebuilder; 6th March 2016 at 09:35.. Reason: Wrong Jag

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James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	Why oh why would a UK car company put an american made engine in their car???? dohhh The USA is to car engines, what Steve Davis is to weight lifting, innit... The car should have been fitted with the old Rover 3.5 V8 engine. ...