Re: FAO SteveH, PeteM etc... Alfa advice req.

"Bob Sherunckle" <zilspeed@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>>> Looking at a couple of 145s just now, one of which is this.
>>> An 8 valve 1.6 boxer.
>>
>> Which way does the engine point in these? If it's transverse, it it
>> amusing fitting it in? (and are the driveshafts underneath it?)
>>
>> cheers,
>> clive
>>
>
> Longitudinal in front of the transmission - just like a Subaru. Same as
> the Audi 80 / A4 as well (except for it being a boxer of course).

Makes sense - I forgot it would be nice and short.

Are the tspark + diesel engines longitudinal too?

cheers,
clive


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