<VV> Flat six at Indy?

[Sethracer at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/15/2010 11:58:43 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
moonpie8n at comcast.net writes:

The flat  motors wouldn't work at INDY either. They would have to make the 
cars wider  which screwed up the "AERO" package. Even though the 180 motor 
has some real  advantages, .... Since it has equal thrust on the crankshaft 
from each side  [not down on a 45 dgree angle], ...,friction can be reduced. 
That' s why you  never saw one of "Enzo's" engines at "Indy". They were 
obviously powerful  enough [kick butt in Formula "1"]..... 
Bob Isaac  



Someone forgot to tell Porsche! 1980 Porsche specs below -  Allowable boost 
reduced due to political pressure from Cosworth engined teams.  Porsche 
withdrew.
 
 
Engine: 2.65 litre,  air cooled cylinders and water cooled heads, six 
cylinder boxer. Four valves per  cylinder. Over 800 bhp.
 
Derivative of  the 935 motor. AIr cooled Cylinders! - Cool!

Seth  Emerson

C's the Day! - Corvair, Camaro, Corvette
San Jose,  CA