[DeTomaso] Engine Choices

[michael@michaelshortt.com]

There is a new one on the local MB dealer's showroom floor, $141,000 in
black with every option and upgrade except the rear seat delete. Custom
ordered by a Dr., no way this dealer would ever stock a car like this
otherwise. Awesome looking to be sure, but I could buy 2 great Panteras for
that kind of money or three very acceptable ones.

Michael
On Jul 31, 2012 6:11 PM, "Jeff Detrich" <jjdetrich at gmail.com> wrote:

> Why this when an LS7 swap is way better? By almost any measurement, too.
>
> Stock LS7  -
> http://www.chevroletperformance.com/EngineShowcase/dynochart.jsp?engId=LS7&engine=LS7&sku=17802397&engCat=ls
>
> Jeff
> 6559
>
> On Mon, Jul 30, 2012 at 5:07 PM, Garth Rodericks
> <garth_rodericks at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > And while we're dreaming of expensive swaps, how about the V8 from a
> Mercedes C63?
> > The C63 uses a big 6.2-liter V8 which is good for 443
> > lb-ft of torque and 451 horsepower.
> >
> > The torque curve of the engine is flat and delivers more than 360
> pound-feet from 2000 to 6250 rpm - ideal for powerful
> > acceleration at any engine speed range.
> > The sprint to 62 mph takes a scant 4.5 seconds according to Mercedes, an
> estimate that is likely conservative by at least three tenths of a
> > second. (press quote)
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