Who is Gordon tronson?

Gordon Tronson has built a legendary reputation for himself as a wildly excessive, multi-engine hot rod builder – and like his outrageous vehicles, this Kiwi character is one of a kind! Born and raised in New Zealand, Tronson moved to Canada and then the United States to pursue his passion as a custom vehicle builder.

Who is Gordon on counting cars?

Gordon Tronson
Gordon Tronson crossed the ocean from New Zealand to North America with a single goal in mind: to own a Ford Mustang. After landing in Canada, it took him just two weeks to accomplish his mission. His voyage to North America eventually led him to become a bona fide star in the realm of one-off custom vehicles.

Is there any car with double engine?

Citroën 2CV Sahara A single clutch, floor-mounted gearlever and accelerator linked the two engines which were fed by separate fuel tanks under the front seats. With uprated suspension and still relatively lightweight that car could achieve 60mph off-road with both engines running.

What Mercedes has 2 engines?

The A-Class W176 A45 was not actually the first AMG in the pint-sized lineup – strictly speaking, AMG engineers developed the first version back in 1998 based on the first A-Class (W168). What’s even more bonkers is that it housed two engines, front and rear, and only four A38 AMGs were built.

Can you combine 2 engines?

Yes, depending on how you do it, it´s called a U-engine or Block 8 (google it), the you have two crankshafts which are then joint onto a common drive. There are such engines around which are based on Hayabusa bike engines, to make a very ligth and compact V8 for self made sports cars.

What is a tandem twin engine?

A tandem twin engine, occasionally used in motorcycles and go-karts, is a two-cylinder engine which uses a similar design to U engines. The motor has two crankshafts, one for each cylinder which are joined and kept in co-ordination by load carrying, crank-phasing gears connecting the two cylinders.

What cars had the M156 engine?

Vehicles Equipped with the Mercedes-Benz M156 Engine:

• 2007-2011 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG.
• 2008-2015 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG.
• 2007-2011 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG.
• 2007-2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG.
• 2007-2010 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG.
• 2007-2010 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG.
• 2007 Mercedes-Benz R63 AMG.
• 2007-2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG.

What is better v-twin or parallel twin?

Because the two cylinders share the same head, parallel-twins are more compact and have fewer moving parts. This then translates to lower production costs, and ultimately, a more affordable price tag for the consumer.

Are parallel twin engine good?

Parallel twin-powered motorcycles are faster and exhibit smoother power delivery. Even when compared to the best v-twin-powered motorcycles ever made, parallel-twin motorcycles are often more special somehow.

What’s the biggest V engine?

1. SRT Viper: 8.4-liter, 640-hp and 600 lb-ft V-10. The biggest engine available in the U.S. belongs to an American supercar — and all remains right in the world. The Viper’s 8.4-liter V-10 makes an impressive 640 hp and 600 lb-ft of torque.

Are M156 engines reliable?

The M156 V8 is a super reliable high-output engine, but it’s not without a few issues. Here’s what you can expect to go wrong on this specific AMG V8 engine.