What size engine does your car have?
 

CDSmith got me thinking about the differences between how I perceive the engine size of the average American car and that of the average European car, so I thought I'd make a poll.

I am a blond, I know it's a v8, no clue how many litres.

i have a chevy pick-up which is a 5.3. Since I work from home it's not that bad and only needs gas about once every month or so.

1,8L here

if it's a v8, it is likely over 5 litres, but it is possible it may be in the 4+ range.... I would guess 5 or above though :2 cents:

1.9L diesel. 45MPG

Hybrid 3.3 L and a Supercharged 1.6L

So if you work from home do you REALLY need an engine that size? I think part of the problem is people like you who keep cars such as this when there is absolutely no need to.

In the UK you hardly see cars above 3 litre. I rented a car on vacation in Florida and it was a 3.5 Crazy!

3.2l ....

US gas ( petrol ) prices were so low it built american style, a land of plenty immuned people rarely use more then 2L at all.

4.0 V6 getting in between 23-30 mpg

6.0 19MPG and 4.0 26MPG
I am glad I work at home though

I will never drive anything but a pickup truck again. Its the most useful vehicle i've ever owned, I am still in the process of landscaping my backyard so yes i need it. I am building a deck on the back of my house this summer so I will need it for that.

My main hobby is fishing, there is a lake less than a mile from me and in the winter when I go out early ice, I use it to haul all my gear there. When I can drive on it, I need a large truck to be able to get through snow drifts so I dont get stuck. During the summer it pulls a boat.

In the fall for about 2 weeks I cut wood with my dad and need it to get back into the forest through mud.. I also use it to haul it all the wood out.

So while I dont drive alot it is very useful to me. If i need to run up to the store for anything quick i take my motorcycle. If I go out to dinner with my wife and son we take her car which is a new V6 and is great on gas.

1.8 Liters

1.6l, click on pic to see it dance:1orglaugh

http://www.wintonsworld.com/cars/a-c...troen-c4-1.jpg

Maybe not in Scotland you dont, down here there is no shortage of 3+ litre cars.

Turbo 1.9L (Diesel), 6L/100kms or 39MPG.

0 litres and 0 horsepower

that's hot :)

7.3 diesel :thumbsup 20 mpg on a 7000 pd truck

3.5 250 hp V6(Altima)

I have absolutely no idea.

Plus, I'm American so the only liter I know is a 2 liter drink. Even the spelling is confusing me.

4.3 V6
320 Fireball Straight 8
2.3 4 banger
Another 2.3 4 banger
1.6 Liter Yota'
305 CC Honda Dream
49CC Yamaha QT50
15 +/- B&S 2-5HP motors (go karts, jr drags, mini bikes, etc)

Too many. :Oh crap

Grand Caravan V6... Litters, Dunno :(

My truck has a a 5.7L, my Camaro has a 5.7L.

The car has 350+ HP, but it gets much better gas mileage than my truck, as long as I don't step on it. Only problem is I have to run minimum 91 octane because of how I have the engine tuned, so I am still paying out the ass for gas.

Residing in a place with over 8 USD for a gallon of gas and a BMW 318 beeing considered a huge sports car, the first thing I would do overseas would be to buy me the biggest ass V8 or V10 with at least 300 HP to HEAR a real engine.

Although I would still probably prefer something more compact for the city.

So am I :helpme I know mine is a v6.



:)

5.3 on my 326, not sure of the rest

I'm in the same situation, mine has a hemi over 300 hp, I have to run premium fuel and I am averaging around 11 or 12 mles per gallon....... lots of tire squealing 120 mph power to burn though :1orglaugh:thumbsup

1.4 liters, 16V, 105 bhp

4.2l, V8, 355hp

Dood, i can understand you :)

Lets see it is a 5.4 liter. Then again I do need a full sized van as when I had a mini van it just did not work well do to my height when attempting to roll into the van via a ramp let alone transfer to the drivers seat without breaking my neck. I also need the extra battery power to power full electric doors, a lift, and drivers seat (only lift takes much power honestly).

I "believe" mine is 4.6 litres V8. It's supercharged too.

Do I need it? Nope. I work from home and rarely drive so I don't worry much about gas prices. In the morning I'll have to fill it up because I'm driving it into San Francisco for Cybernet Expo. I'm sure I'll be stunned when I fill it up - gas is $4.50 outside my house - but whatever.

I got the big 5.6L in my truck. It actually gets relatively good gas milage though. I think I get about 25 on the highway, and since most of my driving is on the freeway, it works out pretty well.

Probably about a 15L engine or so...

(I take the bus now) :)

My car that sits and doesn't go anywhere has a supercharged 2.3L V6 (Mazda Millenia S, sedan)

5.7L and 405hp worth of PAIN (for everyone else...)

2.0L Diesel, 45-50 MPG
http://www.mechbunny.com/cars/e46/bmw_lowered.jpg

v8
6.3 l
514 hp
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): n.a. (14.5)

Sounds familiar. I've got a Z-28 in the garage right now that is almost 400hp. I can't run anything below 91 or it pings like mad. All of a sudden that car isn't so cool anymore. Been driving a freaking Buick lately so I don't have to buy the expensive shit as often.