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Would a Challenge thread about automobiles be of interest?

Poll ended at Mon May 20, 2013 6:03 am

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prcscct wrote:
Nereus wrote:In Australia they were called Chrysler Valiant, I think in the US Plymouth Valiant.
Correct and correct. Strange looking thing then and now but I recall many housewives had them in the early 60's. Pete :cheers:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plymouth_Valiant
One of the most notable things with them was the "slant 6" engine, and it built a reputation as a reliable unit. The earlier ones had a full size impression of the spare wheel raised in a pressing on the boot / trunk lid. They now have a strong following in Oz with the classic car collectors. :cheers:
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....and what is this? Pete :cheers:

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Small Ford?
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You need to add a few questions, Pete. I am not going to give the game away, but it is a good example of of modern engine development. :cheers:
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You can only see 3 cylinders so its either a very small engine or half of a V6, but from what car, no idea?
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Ford is correct and 3 cylinder is correct. Engine of the Year, 999cc. See today's Bangkok Post Auto section. Pete :cheers:

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Actually, I think I had something similar on the Cub Cadet I used to use to mow the lawn when I was a kid. :laugh: Pete :cheers:
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This one should be easier.....
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Wankel engine
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richard wrote:Wankel engine
Is that the correct spelling Richard? :mrgreen:
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No need for vulgarity Richard..... :P

Yup correct and which modern day car is it used in?
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It used to be in the Mazda RX series....but don't know if still true today. Pete :cheers:
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I remember reading somewhere that Mazda have already stopped production of the rotary engine?
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prcscct wrote:It used to be in the Mazda RX series....but don't know if still true today. Pete :cheers:
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