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Charlie Peace charlie@??invalid??.??? wrote:
BHP is the product of torque and rpm. An ideal engine might have the
peak torque and maximum BHP as widely separated, rpm wise, as possible.

F1 engines do about 3 litres to the mile, perhaps you would be happy
with this and an engine that blows up after 500 miles. Personally I
prefer an engine that is fuel efficient and lasts to about 300,000 miles
before needing major overhaul.

So perhaps you'd be happy with a nice truck engine in your car? They can
last a great deal more than 300,000 miles. Or did you have a sensible
point?

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