Say you had a factory option, to choose from a few engines for your new Lightning.

What would those offerings be and which would you choose and why?




Id pick a 6.8l V10 with a supercharger, torque torque torque!

 

This motor is more than anought for the Lightning's they just need to be put togeather RIGHT ! And also with the right parts !

 

this one gets really good mileage, and brands don't bother me, but i might need some kind of adaptor, or something

 

i saw that in a magazine last month....crazy a gm v16 wow

 

I'd like to see a DOHC 32 Valve Motor with a shorter stroke so we can rev this sucker to 8500 RPM and still keep the rods in.
They would have to knock off at least 500lbs on this beast to make up for the lose of Torque, but I think it's a better package and would be a stronger motor.

 

Heres a thought.


How about a Viper motor. HMMMMM!!!!

 

Punch it out to 351 c.i. That's got a nice ring to it.

 

 

old updated lightning 351 windsor motor with supercharger.

 

I second that

 

How About ?
The old Big Block Super Cobra Jet Motor
"W/Eaton of course"
What was it 427 428 429 ? they made them all I believe, I know they made 8's and 9's and I think there was a rare 427 like the chebby

 

Ford 427 SOHC. The most powerful American V-8 ever built. 616hp with a single carb, 667hp with dual quads. Hemi who??

 

All things considered, I will be very happy with their new 3-valve variable cam timing, manley rods, and twin screw blower. Really should have an Al block for todays standards. Also I agree, lets rev this a little more, to say at least 6K! This I expect to be the new L motor. We can get all the power necessary in an 8 w/out the weight handicap of a 10, as much as I'd like it.
An engine is only as good as its trans, so I look forward to their new 5-speed, only paddle shifted, or a 6-speed manual. My definition of performance includes me selecting the forward gears as I see fit.

 

2003 gt40 5.4L, and that's able to handle modding

 

Engine: 90º W16
Engine location: Mid, longitudinally mounted
Displacement: 7.993 liter / 487.8 cu in
Valvetrain: 4 valves/cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Fuel injection
Aspiration: 4 Turbos
Gearbox: 7 Speed Semi-automatic
Drive: All wheel drive

Performance figures
Power: 1001 bhp / 746.7 kW @ 6000 rpm
BHP/Liter: 125.2
Torque: 1250 Nm / 922.0 ft lbs @ 2200-5500 rpm
Top Speed: 252.3 mph / 406.0 km/h

Bugatti Veyron 16/4