Favorite sounding cars/engines by cylinder count

c1pher · 09-30-2017, 10:36 PM

Just curious what is everyone’s favorite sounding 4/6/8 cylinder motors are. For me I think it’s:
4 cylinder - Fiat Abarth (especially with a piggyback)
6 cylinder - Jaguar F-Type S (but I also think my 135is S2 sounds almost as awesome)
8 cylinder - 4.6l Mustang, Corvette C7 NPP (but I’m subjective here)

johnnydad · 10-01-2017, 03:49 AM

4 Cyl - 70s Alfas including the H4 in the Sud
6 Cyl- E type, 911 or E46 M3
8 Cyl - E9x M3

RABAUKE · 10-01-2017, 07:21 AM

What, no love for the V12?

Ferrari, most of their V12's Provided an example to.

Delta0311 · 10-01-2017, 07:28 AM

2 cylinder: Trabant 601

c1pher · 10-01-2017, 07:48 AM

Well and 10 cylinder too. I was thinking most common engine types, but certainly interested in them all.

P1 · 10-01-2017, 08:39 AM

6 cylinder: 12v Cummins

Chihuahua · 10-01-2017, 08:48 AM

Literally anything with a V10 from 6000rpm and up.

zx10guy · 10-01-2017, 10:06 AM

Panoz in full race trim. Heard one flying around Mid Ohio many years ago. The exhaust sound wasn't just loud it was down right mean. If one of these cars were closing up behind you, the exhaust sound was enough to make you want to get the F out of the way.

Malibu1 · 10-01-2017, 10:59 AM

1960s 427 SOHC through old Shelby Cobra side pipes.

JsL · 10-01-2017, 11:15 AM

Inline 4: S2000 with individual throttle bodies
Flat 6: 991 GT3
V8: 458 Italia
V10: Huracan
V12: Tie between Aventador or Ferrari F12

I'm a sucker for high revving engines and the sound they produce.

mlust · 10-01-2017, 11:33 AM

You may already know, but 991 GT3 is not a V6. Just pointing that out since you specified the IL4 for the S2000.

JsL · 10-01-2017, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mlust

You may already know, but 991 GT3 is not a V6. Just pointing that out since you specified the IL4 for the S2000.

Edited post. Thanks

Motorsportenterprise · 10-01-2017, 07:04 PM

2 Cylinder - Ducati L-Twin
3 Cylinder - MV Agusta triple
4 Cylinder - Porsche 718 race car or Alfa 4C
5 Cylinder - Audi RS3/TTRS
6 Cylinder - Porsche 911 GT3/RS
8 Cylinder - Porsche 918 Spyder
10 Cylinder - Porsche Carrera GT
12 Cylinder - Lamborghini Aventador

are0lies · 10-01-2017, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Motorsportenterprise

2 Cylinder - Ducati L-Twin
3 Cylinder - Smart Car (inline 3)
4 Cylinder - Porsche 718 race car or Alfa 4C
5 Cylinder - Audi RS3/TTRS
6 Cylinder - Porsche 911 GT3/RS
8 Cylinder - Porsche 918 Spyder
10 Cylinder - Porsche Carrera GT
12 Cylinder - Lamborghini Aventador

Added the Smart.

vinylengraver · 10-01-2017, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motorsportenterprise

2 Cylinder - Ducati L-Twin
3 Cylinder - ??
4 Cylinder - Porsche 718 race car or Alfa 4C
5 Cylinder - Audi RS3/TTRS
6 Cylinder - Porsche 911 GT3/RS
8 Cylinder - Porsche 918 Spyder
10 Cylinder - Porsche Carrera GT
12 Cylinder - Lamborghini Aventador

+1 for Ducati L-Twin

sygazelle · 10-01-2017, 07:29 PM

4 banger - My 2014 328i with ASD.

c1pher · 10-01-2017, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motorsportenterprise

2 Cylinder - Ducati L-Twin
3 Cylinder - ??
4 Cylinder - Porsche 718 race car or Alfa 4C
5 Cylinder - Audi RS3/TTRS
6 Cylinder - Porsche 911 GT3/RS
8 Cylinder - Porsche 918 Spyder
10 Cylinder - Porsche Carrera GT
12 Cylinder - Lamborghini Aventador

I didn’t even think about two cylinder....and you’re right, I love the sound of my Diavel. There just isn’t anything else that sounds like it....I ride other motorcycles and they sound like sewing machines to me. And Harleys are loud for the sake of being loud, pretty much all bark and no bite.

c1pher · 10-01-2017, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sygazelle

4 banger - My 2014 328i with ASD.

Never heard it.

Motorsportenterprise · 10-01-2017, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGM135is

I didn’t even think about two cylinder....and you’re right, I love the sound of my Diavel. There just isn’t anything else that sounds like it....I ride other motorcycles and they sound like sewing machines to me. And Harleys are loud for the sake of being loud, pretty much all bark and no bite.

Wasn't even a second thought when I initially thought of a two cylinder.

Yes, love my 899 Panigale!

How do you like the Diavel? Really big fan of those.

I might amend my 3 cylinder and add the triple from the MV Agustas.

c1pher · 10-01-2017, 10:15 PM

I really can’t ride sport bikes since the riding position doesn’t help my back. This is as close to a sport bike while sitting somewhat upright. Plus there aren’t too many motorcycles with 160hp with a lowish seat. I’m 5’7” and can ride taller bikes but it’s a little awkward around town. The Diavel is very easy in that regard.

zx10guy · 10-02-2017, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MGM135is

I didn’t even think about two cylinder....and you’re right, I love the sound of my Diavel. There just isn’t anything else that sounds like it....I ride other motorcycles and they sound like sewing machines to me. And Harleys are loud for the sake of being loud, pretty much all bark and no bite.

I also forgot about my Duc 848. The sound is intoxicating especially when the stock exhaust is replaced. I have Akra Titanium slip ons. The thing sounds mean. Reminds me when I was riding through Georgetown in DC. A couple of guys waited for me to take off from a stop light before going into a restaurant because they wanted to hear the exhaust. And I love turning Harley rider's heads when they look back and see a sport bike roaring as loud as their straight pipe bikes.

KingOfJericho · 10-02-2017, 08:34 AM

4 - Lotus Exige/Elise with Stage 2 exhaust
6 - Audi B8 S4 with AWE exhaust
8 - Ferrari 458 with IPE exhaust
10 - Lexus LFA
12 - Pagani Zonda F

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