Diesel F Type...

<blockquote>I wonder why people still dont see a diesel as a sports car engine despite Audi dominating le Mans<br></blockquote>
<div><br></div><div>Except, they've quit le mans now in favour for Formula E as of 2017, so maybe even they think the life of the diesel is coming to an end?</div><div><br></div><div>I think the answer to the question also depends on the car its fitted to; put a Diesel in an F Type and its got to compete with a petrol V8 and V6. Put it in something like an MX5 and it makes more sense.</div><div><br></div><div>Make it the only engine available for a model and then it would make even more sense, I think.</div><div><br></div><div>I'm sure you can make a Diesel engine pop and bang if the manufacture really wanted to as well, even if artificially ;)</div>
<edited><editID>SammyV6S</editID><editDate>2016-11-11 15:06:55</editDate></edited>
 
I'd spoke to a Jaguar marketing chap at Goodwood last yr asking if a 2.0L turbo was coming, and if so would it be weasel or petrol. He almost choked on his coffee at the weasel idea but was less upset by the petrol option.<div> </div><div>So whilst I agree with many that I wouldn't want to see them producing lots of entry models that would dilute the appeal, I do accept the market pressure on emissions for manufacturers. A mate of mine swapped out to the small Cayman and 5k miles in says he could actually get better economy from the larger engine and is considering swapping back. So on paper it may look good, the tax man may be kinder to owners at an RFL level and the manufacturers, but I think the real world usage will show you need a V6 or V8 for the F-Type.</div><div> </div><div>Note that Mercedes who produce a lot of weasel units have never if hinted of putting into the SL despite several recent facelifts/upgrades. They do have it in the SLK and as suggested earlier, maybe a torquey smaller sports could be a home for such an engine?</div><div> </div><div>As for the F-Type, no thanx ...</div><div> </div><div> </div>
 
Whilst I understand the continual legislative demand for improved emissions and economy, as well as the tax hikes due for new cars costing over £40k next year. Having a model that goes from maybe sub £40k to over £100k seems like stretching it a bit too far, without damaging the identity. I was thinking that a 2ltr (300bhp) petrol might be substituted for the existing 340 to create more of a gap between the entry level and the V6S. Problem is the F type is a car you choose with your heart more than your head. It sounds a bit like alcohol free beer to me. Whilst I can see there's a need for it, I'm not going to go around thinking I really fancy one of those tonight! <br>
 
I,m not interested about the legislative demands, emissions or economy. The technology would be of interest though, not that I would understand it!🤓 I take your point about the cost though, but that will come down eventually.<br />Steve.
 
Out of curiosity I tried the 4 cylinder Boxter and was not impressed at all with the acceleration capacity of that engin! However it made a similar sound to my V6S!!!! <br /><br />I bought the F Type for its looks and acceleration (not its top speed ).<br /><br />Downsizing is inevitable in the main products of a car maker... this is a problem for Porsche .... they only make sports cars!!!!
 
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