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4x4 2CV
V8MoneyPit:
Low CR? From 1970, 8.5:1 through to 10:1 depending on the engine. I think few modern engines run at more than that. The use of 95 RON fuel pretty much precludes that. In the end (1991) it was killed off because of tightening crash regs, not emissions.
The engine was actually an incredably advanced device. And it's volumetric efficiency was actually rather good. It generated more power than a 4 cylinder A series of 850cc in a Mini, from 2 cylinders and 602cc's. Of course, all this has to be put in context. It was designed pre-war and relaunched in '48. The engine really didn't change in basic design throughout production. Maybe this is testiment to it's advanced design for the time. Give credit where credit is due, it was in production for longer than any other vehicle model except the Beetle. It must have been doing something right :D
strapping young lad:
seems like range rover blues really doesnt liek the upside down skip with wheels! :wink:
2 tons of lr going through mud wont fare as well as a 2cv with four wheel drive
unless the lr had balloon tyres of course :twisted:
Range Rover Blues:
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2 tons of lr going through mud wont fare as well as a 2cv with four wheel drive
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How so?
V8MoneyPit:
I'm not sure you can draw a direct comparison between these two vehicles. The LR needs more power to pull more mass, whether it is in mud or on the road. It is much the same as comparing a LR with a Suzi. They both acheive excellent results from very different vehicles.
If RRblues doesn't like the upturned pram (my preferred description :lol: ) it is his choice. No probs with that at all. In fact, I've found it an interesting conversation. I just feel the 2CV, like some other cars, is under-rated by many who have never driven one for any length of time.
strapping young lad:
less weight pushing down on the mud
the 2cv less likely to sink
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