Ducati Singles... Triples... Two-strokes.... V-8? The forgotten prototypes

Started by triangleforge, May 22, 2013, 12:16:16 PM

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triangleforge

May 22, 2013, 12:16:16 PM
Fascinating look inside the Ducati prototype archives which show some wild thinking - including a v-8 motor built under Taglioni's directon for possible use in an  F1 race car.

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/features/122_1306_abandoned_ducati_prototype_engines/viewall.html

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Speeddog

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May 22, 2013, 03:51:47 PM
That's some good Ducati porn there!
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May 22, 2013, 04:20:44 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on May 22, 2013, 03:51:47 PM
That's some good Ducati porn there!

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May 27, 2013, 04:45:38 PM
I need that V8.

Not sure what for exactly, but I NEED it.  :)
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#4
May 28, 2013, 07:42:01 PM
mmm...

Can you imagine the ear-gasm of that V-8?
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May 28, 2013, 08:08:47 PM
Yea, in a T-Bucket.

Rowdy

#6
May 28, 2013, 09:10:15 PM
Great article.
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