The Car or Thing that gets you Inspired Thread

**rayray086** · 19-09-2009, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by Golf Houso

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...8370_large.jpg

I'd buy one.

Wow I saw the press photos for these and didn't think it was THAT small!

**Golf Houso** · 19-09-2009, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by rayray086

Wow I saw the press photos for these and didn't think it was THAT small!

Exactly what I was thinking, esp with Klaus there just about squatting over to clean it. I would probably have to go on hands and knees just to wax it!

Shame you can't fit more than probably 5.5's on it

**Golf Houso** · 20-09-2009, 06:21 PM

**schoona** · 20-09-2009, 07:42 PM

You and ye' McLaren Branko!!!! lol

**mikepologti** · 20-09-2009, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by schoona

You and ye' McLaren Branko!!!! lol

it maybe an obsession but its a very healthy obsession

**static1800** · 21-09-2009, 11:07 PM

I may have posted this up before but...

BRM V16

# Cylinders: V16
# RPM: 12000
# Displacement 1487.76 cc
# Power 410.1 kW (549.9 bhp)
# Bore 49.53 mm (1.95 in)
# Stroke 48.26 mm (1.90 in)
# Fuel system Rolls Royce two-stage centrifugal supercharger with two 3 in (76 mm). SU carburettors. 5.7 bar maximum boost.

I can't get over how amazing this engine sounds, they ran this engine in 1951 by the way

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZMPD...eature=related

more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Racing_Motors_V16

They also made a H16 engine in the 60's Jim Clarke steered the beast to 1 victory but it was a bit of a dog, insane engineering though.

**mikepologti** · 22-09-2009, 01:05 AM

you recon itd fit in a polo?

**static1800** · 22-09-2009, 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by mikepologti

you recon itd fit in a polo?

pft, Polo's have that much power stock anyway don't they?

**Golf Houso** · 22-09-2009, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by static1800

I may have posted this up before but...

BRM V16

# Cylinders: V16
# RPM: 12000
# Displacement 1487.76 cc
# Power 410.1 kW (549.9 bhp)
# Bore 49.53 mm (1.95 in)
# Stroke 48.26 mm (1.90 in)
# Fuel system Rolls Royce two-stage centrifugal supercharger with two 3 in (76 mm). SU carburettors. 5.7 bar maximum boost.

I can't get over how amazing this engine sounds, they ran this engine in 1951 by the way

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZMPD...eature=related

more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Racing_Motors_V16

If that doesn't give you goosebumps, you shouldn't be on a car forum!

Originally Posted by schoona

You and ye' McLaren Branko!!!! lol

I can't help it! I did grow up with this:

The cars had their own showcase, videos, statistics, photos and you got to drive them in locations from the Opera House to the Himalayan wilderness! I still actually have the game and the manual, the box is long gone though...

And for those feeling even more nostalgic:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OwZNx7bsMo