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[alfa] Re: BRM and my teen-aged heroes



>I won't be complaining about the 16V DOHC Toyota
motor in the USA Elise.

I agree. I have this engine in my Matrix XRS, though mine is 180 hp. Lotus has
bumped it up to 190. The Matrix is 2800 pounds with a six-speed. The engine
revs to 8400 rpm. It is a blast to drive. I'd love to try it in a proper
sports car at 2000 pounds. Wonder if it would fit in my spider.

Wendell Murray
'89 Spider Veloce
'91 164L
'03 Toyota Matrix XRS
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