Another angle on this very interesting subject: What is the smallest car
around that will benefit from a big engine?
Assuming all other things (motor / gear ratio / tire size) being equal, a
smaller car will accelerate better than a larger car. This being the
case, the only thing to determine is HOW small can you safely go without
going "too far". Obviously a Spitfire appears to be too small for a 427,
but might be o.k. for a V-6. ...what is the car that rides the edge of
the point of diminishing returns when it comes to inserting a "better"
(V6 / V8) engine into it?
...Shelby did it well with the Cobra ...I've seen a great little kit car
that used a large motor cycle engine to make a one-seater that flew. Are
there other wheels out there that just beg for a better engine?
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