mpulztracker
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Apparently, Tata picked up a stake in Bladon earlier. This smoothen things out a little bit for Jaguar (perhaps also the reason why the CX-75 was given the go ahead)
The article says that Williams will only be contributing aerodynamics
Something that hasn't been mentioned, but that Jaguar are probably afraid of, is the sound that a turbine can generate. Modern technology has a somewhat easy and inexpensive solution for that as well - noise canceling headphones (which use sound to stop sound) this technology is used everyday at target ranges
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009363P/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00009LI4K&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1EA7XY4AFVP6XV7WZJVQ
Really, wearing a set of earmuffs would just add to the "jet" experience. Please, Jaguar, build this with turbines!
I love Jags and their engines, but Euro/Japanese V8s are way too big.
But we like more than 35 BHP per litre.
But we like more than 35 BHP per litre.
I really wish they would go with the turbines. Take a step in a different direction and see how the consumers and industry react. Besides, if you're making a million dollar supercar, it should probably be a bit bonkers.
I can't imagine many owners knowing how to maintain a turbine correctly though.
I can't imagine many owners knowing how to maintain a turbine correctly though.
I can't see many supercar owners maintaining their own cars anyway.
True that. Many of these would probably end up sitting in climate-controlled garages anyway.
Yes, turbines have fewer components than piston engines, but there is a much lower margin for error.
We like measurements which mean something.