Look at an old thread from Clive who was planning a Volvo engine in his 406 using a 410 rear axle / diff
Clive sadly passed away just before completion.
A Rover V8 would be lighter than a Bristol engine
I think the Discovery channel programme on UK TV is still online that shows a V8 put in a 406 , but you could get similar power levels from a lot of modern 4 cylinder engines.
Maybe join one of the owners clubs to chat to someone that has a 406 with a non Bristol engine in -- quite a few exist !!
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