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PD Moderator	Message Posted: Jun 28, 2010 12:47:14 PM Ignore PD Report Abuse Its something that most people pay attention to when looking at a new vehicle- the engine or how much power it makes. I'll admit- when I'm looking for a new car or looking at what people have made their cars into, one of the first questions I ask is how powerful it is. Perhaps its curiosity to know who can do the most with their engines. A few years back, I happened to read about the Wartsila-Sulzer and was amazed. Sure there are some big engines in construction machinery, jets, and other monster or fast machines, but how about one of the most efficient internal combustion engines that also happens to make among the most power available on the market today? Let's not be mistaken, we're not really comparing apples to apples... Visit GasBuddy Blog for full article

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Its something that most people pay attention to when looking at a new vehicle- the engine or how much power it makes. I'll admit- when I'm looking for a new car or looking at what people have made their cars into, one of the first questions I ask is how powerful it is. Perhaps its curiosity to know who can do the most with their engines.

A few years back, I happened to read about the Wartsila-Sulzer and was amazed. Sure there are some big engines in construction machinery, jets, and other monster or fast machines, but how about one of the most efficient internal combustion engines that also happens to make among the most power available on the market today?

Let's not be mistaken, we're not really comparing apples to apples...

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Blue48 Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,290 Points:1,634,920 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2010 3:26:06 PM Ignore Blue48 Report Abuse COOL!
vandamme Champion Author New York Posts:1,152 Points:132,155 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jun 30, 2010 7:49:49 AM Ignore vandamme Report Abuse "They are already not making cars as well as they know how; so why change? " Because gas is too cheap, but that will change. Note that the Wartsila is a diesel.
POLELANE Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,148 Points:828,370 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 9:14:54 PM Ignore POLELANE Report Abuse They are already not making cars as well as they know how; so why change?
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,590 Points:1,606,595 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 8:58:21 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse the fact is that we have all this technology sitting in D3's drawers. But, no one bothers pulling it out -- because it hasn't paid off so far. This is a "toy" but its principles could possibly be used in car engines.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,590 Points:1,606,595 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 8:56:49 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse it may be efficient, but can it be scaled down to be even more "sippy" and not "guzzling"?
52MPG Champion Author Dayton Posts:7,247 Points:1,738,780 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 4:02:10 AM Ignore 52MPG Report Abuse That is one big engine
Asbury09 Champion Author Iowa Posts:7,198 Points:1,527,380 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 1:37:56 AM Ignore Asbury09 Report Abuse if the goal is to save gas do we need 'muscle cars?"
benjy Champion Author Chicago Posts:8,586 Points:1,785,845 Joined:Nov 2003	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 1:25:33 AM Ignore benjy Report Abuse the 2 hamsters keep me going....
ziyulu Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:8,484 Points:1,599,950 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 1:21:06 AM Ignore ziyulu Report Abuse I never thought my four cylinder was powerful?
pyndasky Champion Author Maryland Posts:9,985 Points:1,778,880 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 1:20:56 AM Ignore pyndasky Report Abuse 4.6 million pounds and 18,200 liters.... sounds like a minature version of the Death Star in Star Wars...
bobdec Champion Author Miami Posts:8,949 Points:1,766,795 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 1:19:42 AM Ignore bobdec Report Abuse Cool
jadeusa Champion Author Dallas Posts:9,320 Points:1,822,065 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 1:16:05 AM Ignore jadeusa Report Abuse great pictures & interesting story
250FORD Champion Author Minnesota Posts:8,332 Points:1,305,720 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 1:10:12 AM Ignore 250FORD Report Abuse What makes it efficient that an auto engine? Is it the low RPM's? Find out and make the auto engine copy it.
Bubba44612 Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,381 Points:1,874,155 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 1:09:26 AM Ignore Bubba44612 Report Abuse Very interesting.
Jeff4U Champion Author Atlanta Posts:8,733 Points:1,849,445 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 12:51:02 AM Ignore Jeff4U Report Abuse Ummm... zzZZzZzzZ
Aserdaten Champion Author Florida Posts:3,465 Points:2,049,980 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 12:50:33 AM Ignore Aserdaten Report Abuse One can dream, right? But for the 99% or more of us who can't afford something like this, lets come down to reality.
planetmail Champion Author Calgary Posts:6,475 Points:1,276,010 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 12:49:34 AM Ignore planetmail Report Abuse Can never have too much power
IamWhoIam Champion Author San Francisco Posts:14,091 Points:1,469,950 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 12:46:58 AM Ignore IamWhoIam Report Abuse Gotta be a guy thing.
4warned Champion Author Michigan Posts:5,814 Points:2,160,335 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 12:41:59 AM Ignore 4warned Report Abuse There is technology out there that can improve our current gas powered cars performance. The question is why is it not in production?
probedude2 Champion Author Akron Posts:12,538 Points:2,377,280 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 12:39:52 AM Ignore probedude2 Report Abuse They need to work on the name
Quick68 Champion Author Columbus Posts:8,183 Points:1,222,875 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 12:39:07 AM Ignore Quick68 Report Abuse I seen this on the history channel a few years ago. It is Impressive.
14of45SSR Champion Author Saskatchewan Posts:2,370 Points:1,080,040 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 12:30:55 AM Ignore 14of45SSR Report Abuse Always like to hear about big powerful engines...especially if they're efficient with surprisingly good fuel economy!
CumminsFanOH Champion Author Columbus Posts:1,670 Points:827,990 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 12:29:41 AM Ignore CumminsFanOH Report Abuse Just the thing for city traffic :-)
jackson661 Champion Author Columbus Posts:3,762 Points:1,474,170 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 12:21:23 AM Ignore jackson661 Report Abuse Impressive!!!
warlord1 Champion Author Georgia Posts:5,235 Points:1,032,050 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 12:17:31 AM Ignore warlord1 Report Abuse Thats really interesting
ricker8 Champion Author Ontario Posts:3,128 Points:677,650 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 12:15:47 AM Ignore ricker8 Report Abuse not interesting
EXTREMESNOW Champion Author Medford Posts:8,905 Points:1,820,465 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 12:15:08 AM Ignore EXTREMESNOW Report Abuse INTERESTING!
GaryG7 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:13,834 Points:2,699,300 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 12:13:59 AM Ignore GaryG7 Report Abuse It would be nice if it was possible to scale this down for a car, but I doubt it's possible without turning it into a regular diesel engine.
SilliesRock Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,182 Points:1,160,120 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 12:13:43 AM Ignore SilliesRock Report Abuse While it's a bit bigger than a Chrysler Hemi, It IS roughly twice the energy efficiency of any gasoline engine. Problem with that is, it's diesel, which IS more efficient than a gasoline engine. If only they could make a diesel engine that would fit in a car or truck! OOPS! They do? Never mind....
runout9 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:3,240 Points:978,145 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 12:12:34 AM Ignore runout9 Report Abuse That's what I call "enlightenment". NOT!
AKmailman Champion Author Alaska Posts:5,618 Points:1,554,640 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 12:12:09 AM Ignore AKmailman Report Abuse but, but...will it fit in a Vet?
Blue_Cruzer Champion Author Lexington Posts:7,505 Points:1,666,660 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 12:10:52 AM Ignore Blue_Cruzer Report Abuse Interesting info.
TBONE3 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:8,731 Points:1,973,725 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 12:08:49 AM Ignore TBONE3 Report Abuse Impressive!!!
Cheney Champion Author Toronto Posts:2,022 Points:2,531,835 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 12:08:19 AM Ignore Cheney Report Abuse This is of no interest....
vulcan96 Champion Author Ohio Posts:26,879 Points:3,100,750 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 12:07:35 AM Ignore vulcan96 Report Abuse big burtha !!
1cheapgasin Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:5,544 Points:1,206,815 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 12:07:30 AM Ignore 1cheapgasin Report Abuse They need that in a Pontiac soltice- no excuse for them to only get 25mpg with such a small engine!!!!!
bbreff Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,833 Points:2,565,490 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 12:06:46 AM Ignore bbreff Report Abuse My car is powerful enough and I get 33.5 mpg on the highway.
tedjm1 Champion Author New York Posts:5,609 Points:800,300 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 12:06:31 AM Ignore tedjm1 Report Abuse That is in the cruise ships.
cheapertvs Champion Author Richmond Posts:10,269 Points:2,738,795 Joined:Jan 2004	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 12:05:47 AM Ignore cheapertvs Report Abuse That is some big engine. I could not afford the fuel for that thing.
CobraLeader Champion Author New Jersey Posts:267,902 Points:1,200,750 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 12:05:40 AM Ignore CobraLeader Report Abuse ... Buy me one, Daddy, Please!!!? ...
Gas_Buzzer Champion Author South Carolina Posts:14,143 Points:2,591,440 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 12:05:31 AM Ignore Gas_Buzzer Report Abuse It is powerful.
Bigwaynef Champion Author South Carolina Posts:11,451 Points:2,077,835 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 12:05:17 AM Ignore Bigwaynef Report Abuse Hmmm, wonder how it will do in a big ole "Punch Buggy"...?
rxman1 Champion Author Toledo Posts:9,529 Points:1,858,970 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2010 12:02:37 AM Ignore rxman1 Report Abuse That is one big engine.
ItsMorph Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:33,410 Points:3,182,380 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jun 28, 2010 11:59:27 PM Ignore ItsMorph Report Abuse I'll try it.
JettaKnight Champion Author Toronto Posts:1,518 Points:2,098,870 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jun 28, 2010 11:58:08 PM Ignore JettaKnight Report Abuse FastAndy Indianapolis "Now that is a big engine. Good efficiency, can it fit in a locomotive?" Read the article, then post your answer.
GasitupJB Champion Author Columbia Posts:3,772 Points:573,775 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jun 28, 2010 11:57:38 PM Ignore GasitupJB Report Abuse wow. that's some serious efficiency and power
Muke Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:3,069 Points:765,775 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jun 28, 2010 11:56:26 PM Ignore Muke Report Abuse I do not need big power in local driving.
JettaKnight Champion Author Toronto Posts:1,518 Points:2,098,870 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jun 28, 2010 11:55:09 PM Ignore JettaKnight Report Abuse Ray_10589 New York "What is the MPG rating" It runs a ship (like a cruise ship, super-tanker or super-freighter). They measure fuel consumption in TONS per hour, NOT mpg. Just HOW many miles would YOU expect a ship that large to go on a single gallon??? (about 0.00001 miles — or about 6 inches... if already moving)
faulkc05 All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:660 Points:273,990 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jun 28, 2010 11:50:58 PM Ignore faulkc05 Report Abuse Usually where there is power, there's usually a high automobile gas bill, no thanks, my Accord is sufficient enough power for me.
Chris46 Champion Author Dayton Posts:23,635 Points:2,078,315 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jun 28, 2010 11:43:55 PM Ignore Chris46 Report Abuse Interesting news, but not practical in my Saturn Aura.