Thread: S55 vs. S65
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      12-15-2013, 03:19 AM   #25
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Originally Posted by swamp2 View Post
I did, did it before and I'll do it again.

But to Robin: Flat plane vs. cross plane is one relatively medium to small sized differentiator for an engine as is a dry sump. And sure dry sumps are trick but who really cares so much about a a dry sump when the S65s oil system can readily handle race level cornering loads without the extra complexity?

I stand by my comment that the S65 (along the the 4.2l Audi engine from the RS4) are the closest V8s to something built in Maranello that actually are not. The primary reasons for the comparison are the wealth of similarities I mentioned prior which deliver and engine with very similar character. I know I mentioned it prior but perhaps you are overlooking the truly epic broad and flat torque curve of the S65 that is actually superior to that of most if not all Ferrari V8s? I'm not talking peak torque or torque per liter here, Ferrari clearly win here I am talking about the amazing rpm range at which a huge fraction of peak torque is maintained and is nearly dead flat.

Sorry in advance for the getting pretty far off topic...
I know you have done so in other threads, but I have just read the entire thread and haven't found any comments from you (maybe I've missed it?). And, even though the flat plane crank is a more important thing to me, I completely agree with you. The S65 is, apart from crank layout, just as "exotic" as a Ferrari V8 in it's design.

In fact I can't find any comparison between a cross plane S65 and a flat plane Ferrari V8 in the entire thread...

I mentioned that I preferred the sound of a Ferrari V8 over a Corvette V8, that's the closest I get...
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