Engine Information

Within reason any engine can be fitted to a Findhorn Car.  A consideration in fitting another engine is what gearbox can be matched to the engine.  Again, given careful engineering, there are many possibilities, but practicalities do restrict scope.

The 6 cylinder Rover engines as fitted in the SD1 car, are an option, although scarce now.  They use the same gearbox as is often used with the V8.  The Triumph 6 cylinder engines were fine engines in their day, but they require the Triumph box.  We have experience of such a combination.  It is a fine installation, but does involve adapting the bodywork.  So whilst the idea of straight sixes is great, the options are limited – at least in the context of Findhorn Cars being essentially English.  The notable exception (in case you think it has been forgotten) is the Jaguar engine, which is a little on the large side.

The other engine that we have experience of is the K series engine.  This is a very different engine from the other engines we use.  When introduced, it was truly innovative and it has been very successful in many forms.  Being a modern higher revving engine, we feel that it is not so much in character for a traditional sports car, but it is capable of meeting tighter emission regulations of some continental European countries.  It has the merit, of course, of lots of electronics and reliability.  It is available with varying cubic capacity.

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