[IamConservative]

I recently saw a diesel dragster do sub-7.9 in the 1/4 mile, over 200MPH in the last trap. This was an exhibition vehicle. There was also many, many diesel pickups in the 10 second range. Amazing what a little manifold pressure and Nitrous or propane injection will do for a diesel engine.

I would like to see an oval or road racing series adopt diesel engines and spur some development. Far more promise in turbo charged compression ignition engines than in hybrid engines.

[Neidermeyer]

Audi had an impressive diesel entry in 24/hr Le Mans ,,, and there is a very entertaining racing series for diesel tractor trailers in europe ,, the flat 12 powered MB tractors put out 1200hp... I think Peugot will have a diesel entry for LeMans next year.. I like diesel myself but I don't know when we'll see them here ... maybe as the donkey engine in a hybrid??

[labette]

Believe it or not, your average 85HP diesel farm tractor is capable of 1000-1500HP...with the original crankshaft, rods, and pistons...for a short while.

How red's YOUR neck?