Diesel V8 - or straight six

[GREG]

Has anyone considered or replaced the Chrysler V8 engine with a diesel ?

I noticed the 6 cylinder diesel :-) but that was probably done for different reasons.

I heard that someone in Ireland was putting a Mercedes 320 CDI in a 411. These engines have tremendous torque and are very tunable.

Modern diesels are a lot lighter and a lot more powerful than their previous incarnations and could make a powerful economical alternative, and the same engine is fitted in the 300 Chrysler !

I asked Mr Silverton if Bristol had ever considered it , but he said what's the point when you can LPG a Chrysler engine and achieve the same economy ?.

Another consideration is the the extra weight and space taken up by LPG, and I am not convinced of the economy, whereas my Mercedes Estate 320 CDI does 40 mpg and goes like a rocket.

Obviously I was thinking of benefits for those who want to drive an old V8 Bristol on a everyday basis with good economy. Not future Concourse winners.

I also eat red meat and don't believe in man made global warming -- for those in attack mode :-)