British Sports Cars - One for Graham

[Dedworth]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01n8hl9/Timeshift_Series_12_Magnificent_Machines_The_Golden_Age_of_the_British_Sports_Car/

BBC iPlayer - The Golden Age of the British Sports Car

[grahamw48]

Thanks Dedworth. I think I've seen it, but always nice to be able indulge on iplayer whenever I need another fix. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

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[grahamw48]

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/8498/32217210151149837146484.jpg

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http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/285/46691110151152670001484.jpg

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http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/4104/graatyorkdragraces1.jpg

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8pByU4LWFI

[SimonH]

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Couple of pics of mine

[grahamw48]

Ultimas ! My dream car ! :Jump:

Out with one the other afternoon... :smile:

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http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/5130/thecarsm.jpg
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6.4 litre, supercharged, 720bhp, 840lb/ft torque (DETUNED from 1130bhp and 1400lb/ft), good for 240 on current gearing. 7mpg lol. :biggrin:

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http://imageshack.us/a/img703/9086/ultimaenginebay.jpg

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http://imageshack.us/a/img11/8596/ultimacy.jpg

[London_Manila]

I did read somewhere that no 2 TVR'S are the same and thats straight out of the factory :cwm25:

[SimonH]

That's Dave's CanAm, not too sure on those figures though :Erm:
Have a look at his web site http://www.v8yes.co.uk/
Mine's a normally aspirated 6.7ltr with just over 600 Bhp and about 500 lb/ft torque, based on a Dart aluminium block but Peter Knight did his magic with it.
Not much use in Palawan, so it will be up for sale soon.

Sorry, Dave sold it recently to a chap called Paul.

[Trefor]

I love wedges! I spotted a lovely greyblue 450 at Str8Stix this week (my TVR was in for it's annual service/MOT). Jason told me it had been bought on eBay by an American in San Francisco and he had just done a full restoration for him. The car was about to be shipped out there.

[grahamw48]

Yes, that was Paul who brought it across to York (and on the chip shop run) last week.

I think your car's power could be described as 'adequate' . :icon_lol:

I'm not jealous ! :cwm3:

I've been very fortunate down the years to have had some great cars myself, and have always moved in 'pistonhead'/race driver circles, but I'm too old now to really enjoy the driving and maintenance, so it's the Xbox and spectating these days, otherwise an Ultima would have been a seriously considered purchase. :smile:

[grahamw48]

I love wedges! I spotted a lovely greyblue 450 at Str8Stix this week (my TVR was in for it's annual service/MOT). Jason told me it had been bought on eBay by an American in San Francisco and he had just done a full restoration for him. The car was about to be shipped out there.

Haha, they're not to everyone's taste, but I find that the noise is addictive, plus the owners tend to be slightly mad, like me. :biggrin:

Still amazing value for money at present too.

[fred]

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02059/meteorbentley-10_2059741i.jpg



The Bentley has been fitted with a 27-litre V12 Rolls-Royce Meteor engine which was derived from the legendary Merlin engine used in the Spitfire and Lancaster bomber.
As a result, this motoring masterpiece boasts a staggering 850 brake horse power - more than any Bentley ever built by the famous Crewe car maker.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2226932/Classic-Bentley-fitted-27-litre-SPITFIRE-engine-goes-sale-500-000-Top-Gear-stars-wince-fuel-bills.html

[fred]

And the worlds most powerful Mini.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/cm/roadandtrack/images/ij/373277_300610cummins-sm.jpg

The QSK78, which is used to power mining industry dump trucks capable of carrying 397 US tons, is a V-18 monster with a capacity of 4760 cu.- in. and uses no less than 12 turbochargers to develop 3500 bhp and getting on for 10,326 lb.- ft. of torque (the original Mini made do with just 59).

[grahamw48]

I did read somewhere that no 2 TVR'S are the same and thats straight out of the factory :cwm25:

True, but that's because they are 'bespoke' cars, not stamped out pieces of sheet steel. :smile:

[grahamw48]

And the worlds most powerful Mini.

The QSK78, which is used to power mining industry dump trucks capable of carrying 397 US tons, is a V-18 monster with a capacity of 4760 cu.- in. and uses no less than 12 turbochargers to develop 3500 bhp and getting on for 10,326 lb.- ft. of torque (the original Mini made do with just 59).

Normally fitted into similar to this:

I haven't driven a 797, but nearly as big. :)

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc94D7xjvas

I always chuckle when people refer to their piddling pick-ups as 'monster trucks'. They've no idea. :icon_lol: Each tyre on the 797 weighs 4 tons, without the wheel.

[fred]

Normally fitted into similar to this:

I haven't driven a 797, but nearly as big. :)

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc94D7xjvas

I always chuckle when people refer to their piddling pick-ups as 'monster trucks'. They've no idea. :icon_lol: Each tyre on the 797 weighs 4 tons, without the wheel.


Amazing machines..No doubt about it.

[andy222]

This is a nice car.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:JensenS-V8.jpg

[fred]

Nice!!!
The old green thing next to it is sitting in my brother in laws junk shop..Or at least the original Chassis and engine!!
Wonder if its worth anything?

[grahamw48]

This is a nice car.

It is a nice car.

I was able to take a closer look at it at the Classic Car Show last year

http://imageshack.us/a/img801/5553/classicsnec031.jpg
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http://imageshack.us/a/img268/5584/classicsnec032.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:JensenS-V8.jpg)

[London_Manila]

True, but that's because they are 'bespoke' cars, not stamped out pieces of sheet steel. :smile:

I like these cars and i like the sound they make :smile:

But for day in day out commuting i will stick with my AUDI

[London_Manila]

And the worlds most powerful Mini.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/cm/roadandtrack/images/ij/373277_300610cummins-sm.jpg

The QSK78, which is used to power mining industry dump trucks capable of carrying 397 US tons, is a V-18 monster with a capacity of 4760 cu.- in. and uses no less than 12 turbochargers to develop 3500 bhp and getting on for 10,326 lb.- ft. of torque (the original Mini made do with just 59).

Looks very similar to the German v16 MTU engines they now use in the power cars on many HST trains

[grahamw48]

I like these cars and i like the sound they make :smile:

But for day in day out commuting i will stick with my AUDI

Fair comment.

I always needed a piece of sheet steel for a daily driver....preferably British of course. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[SimonH]

Was bored on Saturday morning, so as you do, you see what bargains are to be had on ebay............
I'm now the proud owner of a 4.6ltr Range Rover, just because I thought it'd be useful for dump runs and taking the dog to the park :crazy:

[Terpe]

Looks very similar to the German v16 MTU engines they now use in the power cars on many HST trains

How interesting you say that. :Erm:
This caught my eye for a couple of reasons. Firstly it was interesting for me to see a forum member with knowledge of the old HST trainsets.

Secondly because it bought back happy memories when I was personally involved with a number of design and type-testing activities related to the both HST power cars and the original Mk3 coaching stock.

Those original HST Power Cars (maybe you already know) were equipped with Paxman Valenta engines.

I just wondered London_Manila, if like me, you might be Railway enthusiast?

I was lucky enough to get a number of visits to Australia on the back on my involvement with HST (Class43) simply to work on their XPT. The original XPT power cars also used Paxman's.

Apologies to the OP for my off topic.

Maybe time for Trains thread :icon_lol:

[grahamw48]

Yes please. :Jump:

I'm interested in ALL motive power. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Dedworth]

I took my son on this train a few years ago (Watercress Line - Hampshire)

http://www.myropley.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Im-now-a-BIG-engine-Thomas-the-tank-engine_edited-3.jpg

[grahamw48]

Oh, I bet he loved that. :biggrin:

I took my boy on a steamer on the Worth Valley Railway (where they made the Railway Children), and also on the Pickering to Whitby line. :smile:

[grahamw48]

Okay...enough willy waving. :biggrin:

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Friends off to Oulton Park
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Concealment FAIL Mr. Plod. :biggrin:

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[grahamw48]

I like these cars and i like the sound they make :smile:

But for day in day out commuting i will stick with my AUDI

Talking of which...and Ultimas. THIS is my kind of car and sound...almost gives me an organism. :xxgrinning--00xx3: Wait til he gives it some revs.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QnzBZUYug4&feature=player_embedded

[SimonH]

Quick cockpit view of what these cars are really capable of

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnpEG8dGkQY

Must get mine out again :biggrin:

[grahamw48]

Well of COURSE I've seen that one .... most impressive. :biggrin:

This road-going LS3 engined Cerbera belongs to the guy who I bought my TVR 400SE from, after he'd totally re-built it. Paul Chance.

It's running in the 10s on the drag strip and will top 200mph. :smile:

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plxIlygwtDs

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIVmznL8Nt8

[fred]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=nq5vSgES9Pk#t=8s

[grahamw48]

Nice...and I bought that single back in the 60s. :biggrin:

[London_Manila]

How interesting you say that. :Erm:
This caught my eye for a couple of reasons. Firstly it was interesting for me to see a forum member with knowledge of the old HST trainsets.

Secondly because it bought back happy memories when I was personally involved with a number of design and type-testing activities related to the both HST power cars and the original Mk3 coaching stock.

Those original HST Power Cars (maybe you already know) were equipped with Paxman Valenta engines.

I just wondered London_Manila, if like me, you might be Railway enthusiast?

I was lucky enough to get a number of visits to Australia on the back on my involvement with HST (Class43) simply to work on their XPT. The original XPT power cars also used Paxman's.

Apologies to the OP for my off topic.

Maybe time for Trains thread :icon_lol:

Mk 3 coaching stock = the best and strongest coaches ever made

paxman engines all noise and little power lol, in the heat they revert to idle (cooling issues)
major earthing issues also..........cant say i was a fan of those engines

mtu engines much more refined and make a great sound also, no turbo noise though
mtu are only good for one engine rebuild then they are scraped all worked out on engine hours
coolant is kept at a constant temperature and cant be started if its too low
these engines are actually down rated for railway work if not they reckon they would blow the main alternator up.......

The new Hitachi IEP trains will be arriving here early next year so expect to see them out and about on a full testing program, these are electric trains but have engines fitted also (bi mode)
they will be in 5 car and 10 car formations and they dont have diesel engines on every coach
2 out of 5 i did hear

I still think the present HST sets will take some beating
engines at either end makes it better for the passengers less noise and vibration
these newer trains dont seem to ride the rails well also with passengers being tossed about and a screaming engine under your feet = i cant see any improvement over a HST