Thread: The very versatile 215 Buick V8.

Originally Posted by Discodicky

I've heard that 1,000 hp can be got out of a Barra engine, and yes I agree, it has just about earned its place in the Engine Hall of Fame.

Only 1000? this one has a tad more.

Originally Posted by Discodicky

I believe that Rover UK originally prepared the P6 for racing, and the Jim Smith car was a pukka ex works car.
Think I've seen one in a glorious blue colour in the UK.

This one?

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Originally Posted by Discodicky

Yes, that one.
Noice noice.
Thanks for the photo memories, they were good days, unlike todays Aussie Supercars with identical gearboxes, suspension, brakes, roll cage, and engine ancilliaries. What a toss!

That's very serious hp from the Barra engine!

Can't be bothered with Supercars. I guess I'm a grump old bugger, but Aussie motorsport died for me when the mob booed Jim Richards at Bathurst.

That is one pretty P6, and as for that Barra!! So tidy, and you could see it one day at the shops.