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Old 10-29-2014, 03:53 PM   #59
shaffe


 
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Originally Posted by DGthe3 View Post
But otherwise, I don't see a performance reason to go with the TTV6 over the V8. I understand more mundane & practical engineering reasons to go that route, but performance wise? A big thumping V8 with an extra 30 hp & ft-lbs of torque should trump a TTV6 in the same car.
The previous generation had a V8. All others (including the current one) have turbo 6s.
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Originally Posted by Firefighter View Post
Believe me I wouldn't mind seeing an LT1 under that hood I just think they want to be more "sofistcated" than an OHV V8 comes across. That DOHC TT V6 looks to fit the bill.

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I think firefighter is on the right track here. Something about the TTV6 in this type of car just "seems" to make more sense. It "appears" to be more advanced than a OHV V-8. It makes it appear more sophisticated even if it isn't(bc we know the LT1 is a very advanced engine, and one hell of an engine too). I don't know if I am wording it right, but IMO I think it has to do with marketing and making it seem more techy and advanced which is why I believe the TT6 is the right engine for this car.
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