Even the engine compartment, with its sculpted design, has drama. With dual panels hinged about a center spine that runs the length of the expansive hood, it makes an event out of opening the engine bay. The hood panels are power-operated. The interior theme is evocative of the posh accommodations of s-era Cadillacs, but with contemporary style. For instance, the dashboard features a center-mounted Bvlgari clock. The hand-stitched, Tuscany leather upholstered seats nestle the occupants.
The right rear seat features power adjustable slope to recline like a chaise lounge. Warm, hand-woven silk carpets the floor in a light cream color that matches the leather upholstery. The dash, door panels, and front and rear consoles are trimmed with walnut burl veneer inlays. The engine produces horsepower and lbs.
The extensive use of aluminum components and structure provide substantial weight advantages. This complicates the cooling system, sometimes causes the cylinders to go out of round as the engine heats up and cools down, and presents dozens of other problems that don't spring instantly to the human mind at the outset of such a project.
This is where the team engaged the General's considerable computer-engineering might by sending the basic engine design off to be thoroughly modeled, developed, and tested in the digital realm. In this cyberworld, the V would be cold-started, overrevved, bogged down, blown up, and otherwise abused to the point of repeated destruction—all without ever staining a floor. New Cars. Buyer's Guide. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses.
The 32V motor features displacement on-demand technology. Following the introduction of the Sixteen Concept, this technology debuted in for upcoming models. Displacement on-demand technology is a fuel-saving system which allows the ECU to shut down cylinders during normal driving situations.
Actually, this engine was designed by Katech Inc. The engine is mounted to an electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission. Since the car is experimental, the top speed is restricted to just 40 mph.
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