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| Lou W |
 Mar 18 2006, 11:17 AM
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"Here Kitty Kitty" my ass......  Group: Members Posts: 4,109 Joined: 9-May 04 From: Roseburg, OR. Member No.: 2,039 Region Association: Spain  |
Im watching the 12 Hours of Sebring and Audi is doing very well their new Diesel powered race car. So what's the advantage of running a Diesel race engine? Why would you want to?
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| davep |
Mar 18 2006, 11:23 AM
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Probably fuel efficiency for one. Diesels probably get a break on displacement due to lower specific output. Adds a bit of torque probably. But I'm only guessing, and have not checked out the press releases.
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