Cold Fussion wrote: ↑16 Apr 2024, 07:59
OO7 wrote: ↑15 Apr 2024, 17:05
It's a shame there aren't any modern, NA, V16 racing/sportscar engines out there, as I'd like to do a sound comparison with a V12. I'd expect a V16 (for a similar displacement and exhaust configuration) to have a higher pitch and sound like two flat plane V8s working in concert, but they typically (old versions) sound like higher pitched cross plane V8's. I'm guessing that's down to the exhaust manifold design/straight pipes.
The new Bugatti in development is using a Cosworth made V16 that revs to 9000 rpm, so you'll get your comparison in the next couple years.
In the video Bugatti released, the V16 sounded like two cross plane V8s to my ears.