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      07-15-2009, 12:28 AM   #35
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Originally Posted by gtlexec View Post
Guys don't forget that diesel is MORE than regular gasoline in the US!

Whereas in Europe diesel is about 1/2 the price of gas.......



Huge Misconception.

Diesel only cost more on the past few years because the refiners have had to invest in new technology due to tree hugger laws. We can expect it to be on par with regular petrol soon as the investment pays off.
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Being a fan of Honda engines, I requested that they consider building for the F1 a 4.5 liter V10 or V12. I asked, I tried to persuade them, but in the end could not convince them to do it, and the McLaren F1 ended up with a BMW engine.
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