Actually, the WBX is more closely akin to the earlier type one engine block and cylinder head design, with type four stuff thrown in for good measure. Again, a generally "good" engine, but not modern by any stretch. On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 2:16 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > > For sure. > > I was being a little bit of a smart a$$. ;) > > One has to wonder why. AFAIK, the WBX is based upon the AC 2.0. I > wonder if part of the reason ($) was the tooling? i.e. would any of > the AC 2.0 tooling be used to make the WBX? Still. They had other > engines already in production. > > Neil. >
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