Woodsie888 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Perfect example of the title. Brilliant but a spectacular flop. Could carry a 44 gallon drum in the boot too. We called them P38's coz they were only half a car. Actually the V8 manual went like a rocket. Yep I had one ~25 years ago so I heard the P38 line many, many times. That was one car that was all substance and no style, definitely not purchased for the image. It was also the final Nail in Leyland Australia's coffin. We used to buy brand new 4.4's in a crate and put them in early Range Rovers. A Holley and Headers and they went really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 We talking the Buick (Rover) V8 here...? Sorta. From wikipedia. Leyland of Australia produced a 4,416 cc (269.5 cu in) version of the aluminium V8 for their Australia-only 1973 Leyland P76. The bore was 88.9 mm (3.50 in) and the stroke was 88.9 mm (3.50 in), making it a square engine. The block deck height was extended and longer conrods were fitted 158.75 mm (6.250 in) between centres. This rare engine produced 200 hp (149 kW) and 280 ft•lbf (380 N•m) and, although export (to the UK) versions were planned, the closure by British Leyland of their Australian operations in 1975 precluded the widespread application of this engine. British Leyland did import one complete P76 engine for assessment but it was never fitted to a vehicle and was sold off on the demise of the company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitar Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 We talking the Buick (Rover) V8 here...? Yes it was a 4.4L 270 cu version of the Rover 3.5L. A lot of minor differences though. Standard 2 Barrel Stromberg and restrictive exhaust. Basically tuned for torque like a truck engine. As Woodsie said, a better carb and extractors made them a good, light power plant. Gotta keep the right coolant in them though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alration Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 What else was there in the price range.........? Cortina, Escort, Triumph 1300/Dolomite, Hillman Hunter, Avenger, Viva, Victor... Now come on, All Agros price range... Come on, you were slagging the Marina then, not the Allegro... "Morris Marina..........." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alration Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 "So,we had the Sinclair C5,Rover Jet Car ,the Rotary Engine,Toyota Prius.." What was the "flop" element of the rotary engine and the still in production Prius? The Rover was a prototype that never went into production so again hardly a flop. Do all the other prototype or experimental cars ever made by every manufacturer count as flops also? Yes Ok, so that defeats the point of the thread then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 I must ask the 74 happy posters about that. Its meant to be Fun here not a Classroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alration Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 G.M.s 61 Corvair with the Rear Engine was a total flop.Air Cooled and useless on bendy roads,but fun to drive as a kid. You might want to clarify what you call a flop, most would think something that didn't sell well or had a very short production run. The Corvair, as unconventional as it was, sold nearly 2 million cars over 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Ford Edsel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alration Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I must ask the 74 happy posters about that. Its meant to be Fun here not a Classroom. You mean fun as in "I'll post something in an OP that just doesn't make any real sense and then continue to add more of the same to it"? Why don't you re title the thread "Cars We Don't Particularly Like" then it may be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alration Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I must ask the 74 happy posters about that. Its meant to be Fun here not a Classroom. You may have 74 posts so far (but 25 of those posts are yours and mine so they don't count) but you've only got 15 posters making them and I'm not sure that they're all happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) G.M.s 61 Corvair with the Rear Engine was a total flop.Air Cooled and useless on bendy roads,but fun to drive as a kid. They used to market a kit in N. America for these cars. Tube chassis front and rear, install a small block Chevy midships. Quite good performance, and nicely balanced. Edited December 3, 2015 by canthai55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 I must ask the 74 happy posters about that. Its meant to be Fun here not a Classroom. You may have 74 posts so far (but 25 of those posts are yours and mine so they don't count) but you've only got 15 posters making them and I'm not sure that they're all happy! And Your contribution so far apart from smart arse is what?..F.A...but carry on, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 They said because the grill looked like a vagina that it was such a flop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 G.M.s 61 Corvair with the Rear Engine was a total flop.Air Cooled and useless on bendy roads,but fun to drive as a kid. They used to market a kit in N. America for these cars. Tube chassis front and rear, install a small block Chevy midships. Quite good performance, and nicely balanced. Mid Engine Corvair.jpg Mid engine Corvair engine.jpg Fine Post canthai 55. As T.A said it sold well. But as usual the Bean Counters stopped development of the rear suspension.Refined a bit more, a non flop.!!. It was fun at 16 Y.O on dirt roads as it stood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsie888 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 G.M.s 61 Corvair with the Rear Engine was a total flop.Air Cooled and useless on bendy roads,but fun to drive as a kid. They used to market a kit in N. America for these cars. Tube chassis front and rear, install a small block Chevy midships. Quite good performance, and nicely balanced. Mid Engine Corvair.jpg Mid engine Corvair engine.jpg Those IDA's really good for the ears too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isan Farang Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) They said because the grill looked like a vagina that it was such a flop. On that dimensions it looks like a walking street package. The BMW one is a more upmarket deal Edited December 3, 2015 by Isan Farang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 DeLorean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exbikey Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 The infamous Austin Allegro, affectionately called the "All Agro".. allegro.jpg Wasn't it the Alegrot that had a 'squarish' steering wheel? I think Audi tried to copy that particular design feature on one of its models recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoiBiker Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 It was a squircle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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