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Old 29 Jan 2008, 23:48 (Ref:2116660)   #26
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AU N EGL should be qualifying in the top 10 on the gridAU N EGL should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
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It is a bit like a ship.
A very small ship.
1500kW is about 2000HP

Compared with: http://people.bath.ac.uk/ccsshb/12cyl/
"The Most Powerful Diesel Engine in the World"
" The Wartsila-Sulzer RTA96-C turbocharged two-stroke diesel engine is the most powerful and MOST EFFFICIENT prime-mover in the world today." (My capitals)
It produces 108,920 hp
At 102 rpm
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Yes but will that fit inside my VW Golf? Oh wait,. The VW would fit inside THAT cylinder.
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JamesH has a real shot at the championship!JamesH has a real shot at the championship!JamesH has a real shot at the championship!JamesH has a real shot at the championship!JamesH has a real shot at the championship!JamesH has a real shot at the championship!
That engine is HUGE! Amazing stuff.
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