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Old 9th August 2013, 16:49
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Originally Posted by Nike55 View Post
From Wiki (if you believe it) :-

"The Essex V6 also formed the base for the 3.4L Cosworth GAA which, with the benefit of DOHC heads and fuel injection, generated 462 bhp (345 kW; 468 PS) at 9,000 rpm. This engine was used in the racing version of the Capri RS 3100, competing successfully in the European Touring Car Championship, as well as in Formula 5000 single-seaters"

- a 462 bhp G46....gulp.

Would be nice to find one of those engines though...

(Thinks: must redouble my efforts at finding the engine number details..)
a GAA powered Scimitar - called Blue Thunder it is the most successful Sprint & Hillclimb Scimitar at National levels to date. I believe that Bev once had to fly to Malta to pick up parts for it! (turn up the volume )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QY5_T59MceY
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