Odyssey USA
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Actually, it seems internal combustion chamber and mechanical design that contributes to efficiency has hit a plateau. I don’t believe the V8 is outdated when compared to other configurations, especially naturally aspirated. Making it an efficient (not necessarily using less fuel compared to lower displacement engines) power plant leads to knowledge that does not solely rely on extremely high cylinder pressures from forced induction to efficiently burn fuel.
The 392 is an outstanding power plant rivaled by few other NA engines. Especially considering the displacement. And switching to an aluminum block will not garner the weight savings commonly believed... maybe 50 lbs, as it already is considered a lightweight cast iron block due to modern design methods that cut material where it’s not needed.
The last 20+ years of advancements has been an efficiency and weight reduction boon to all engines. It seems to me that hybrid is the possible best of both worlds for practicality. Perhaps that’s why I enjoy this mild hybrid eTorque Turbocharged 2.0.
The 392 is an outstanding power plant rivaled by few other NA engines. Especially considering the displacement. And switching to an aluminum block will not garner the weight savings commonly believed... maybe 50 lbs, as it already is considered a lightweight cast iron block due to modern design methods that cut material where it’s not needed.
The last 20+ years of advancements has been an efficiency and weight reduction boon to all engines. It seems to me that hybrid is the possible best of both worlds for practicality. Perhaps that’s why I enjoy this mild hybrid eTorque Turbocharged 2.0.
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